A bit of a walk from the plaza, but on a nice evening worth the stroll. Ristra is located on a small side street in a restored old house. The exterior doesn't prepare you for the comfortable interior. But, despite the inviting decor, we opted for al fresco dining on the patio.
A truly great martini, then a cholesterol overload of foie gras with a raspberry polenta bed and a blackberry couli. The contrast of the berries with the luscious buttery foie gras was incredible. The main course, however, didn't deliver. An almond crusted Alaskan halibut with black olive polena was over-cooked and dry. The flavors were fine, but the dryness detracted considerably. Wine was an excellent Sancerre. Service was impeccable and Ristra might be worth another try but with a different menu choice. 
2 comments:
Ed,
Foie Gras two nights in a row? My aren't you living high on the...well I'd say hog, but that doesn't fit, so ...Duck.
Glad to see you're keeping your nose to the grindstone Ed.
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