The fettucini Alfredo is none other than the original recipe Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford brought back from their honeymoon in Rome.
Though the specialty here is seafood, Chef Lenz says the variations on surf and turf are among his favorites, such as the house-made chorizo and braised clams, or scallops and sweetbreads.
The prices are affordable and the seasonal menu offers truly unique dishes, many with Asian accents.
The brisket is one of the remnants of the venue's earlier French-Canadian focus, and it’s particularly good.
A hit on the all-brunch menu is the scrambled eggs with hominy, caramelized red onion, jalapeño, charred tomato and chipotle mayo served with tortillas.
Signature dishes like marinated beef heart and ceviches are joined by (fully cooked) ceviche de pollo and pork spare ribs. At the bar, expect plenty of pisco sours, but also traditional chilcanos.
Favorites like the shredded beef taco, the enchiladas in tomatillo sauce and the skirt steak served with roasted fingerlings and tequila-spiked drunken beans remain popular.
The format is limited to prix fixe offerings. Expect occasional uni offerings, as well as more expensive main-course substitutions like a rib eye for two.
A popular dish is the house-cured salmon served as salad on the dinner menu, with escolar, white beans and breadcrumbs. Salmon also does double duty at brunch in a play on a bagel and lox.
This is a cocktail geek’s paradise. For an aromatic treat, try the 5 Points Manhattan, made with smoked bourbon, Guinness reduction, Punt e Mes vermouth and Angostura bitters.
Visit on the last Wednesday of the month to check out the free Live @ The Library music series, featuring up-and-coming acts, held in the outdoor courtyard.
Spiked shakes have their own following, especially the Salty Caramel, which is so sweet it’s easy to forget there’s Maker’s Mark in it.
