Alchemy

Ravel's Bolero is how I felt on Monday while eating at Alchemy.

First off, the place is quaint, cozy and comfortable. Staff was courteous and efficient. And the bathroom has a killer cast concrete sink ;)

Where do I start. We ordered a round of appetizers.

Chiogga Beets: I loved the beets and sheep's milk cheese. The salad it was on top of was gritty and unwashed. I wanted to love it. I was just OK..

Samosas: Just ok. Good flavor on the filling. Crust was a little thick and heavy. Again, I wanted to love, but it was also just OK.

Clams with chorizzo: Again, nice presentation, but again, just OK.. Nothing special, but I liked the chorrizo with the clams.

At this point I was feeling a little down. Like driving a car you fell in love with and realizing it wasn't very good. Wasn't sure what the mains were going to hold for us.

Stuffed Tomato: Bobbi and I shared this. Amazing. Great flavor. Great couscous. Awesome tomato. Light, airy, filling. Really loved this!

Half Chicken: Jidori chicken with a crispy skin. Sis and Mom shared this and it was fantastic. Best chicken I have had, my sis agreed! Perfectly cooked, not greasy, and full of flavor (Something chicken usually lacks on it's own!) And the twice baked purple potato was killer!

So from so so to oh wow. And dessert was no let down, the Cranberry Bread Pudding was killer, and I normally don't like bread pudding and my sisters Profiteroles were stunning! Rich, sweet, creamy goodness without being heavy!

I will revisit, it was quite the crescendo.

Alchemy San Diego