Second Empire Review

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Second Empire

Fodor's Review:

Wood paneling, muted lighting, and well-spaced tables make for a calming and elegant dining experience in this restored 1879 historic house. The menu, which changes seasonally, has a regional flavor; the food is intricately styled so that colors, textures, and tastes fuse. For an entrée you might order pan-roasted sea scallops served with grits and applewood-smoked bacon, or five-spiced duck confit with green lentils and orzo. A brick tavern on the lower level has a less expensive menu that includes braised lamb shank and grilled trout.

  • Credit Cards: AE, D, MC, V
  • Closed: Closed Sun. No lunch

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