Across from where I work is a restaurant I've been meaning to eat at for over 2 years. It often seems to be that way: you venture far afield for great places, but ignore the excellent places in your neighborhood. Finally, a few weeks ago, we went.
Town Hall has a great layout. Once you walk in there is a big communal table that is intended for walk-ins, single diners and those who are in a more convivial mood. Next, a long bar beckons where you can also be served a full menu. Finally, the restaurant proper opens up while to the right you can peek into the open kitchen.
They have a well-selected wine list and I was able to enjoy some local wines and one from Australia. Their bread is very tasty and no wonder: it's the best local bread around, Acme Bread. After some wine and bread, we ordered some more food.
We enjoyed some very fresh tuna tartare paired with fried green tomatoes. I've never seen the pairing before, but it worked extremely well. We also had the barbecue shrimp. Do NOT skip this dish when you come. The shrimp are placed on garlic herb toast and doused in barbecue sauce so sweet, spicy, and rich, you will do as we did and ask for more Acme bread to mop up every last bit. We also had a dessert that essentially combined the best of butterscotch and chocolate and tasted like a chocolate pudding topped with skors.
There are many other things to enjoy off the menu and we will certainly be back soon.
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