Word: kalamata
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...hedonism of the city is mirrored in the restaurant's philosophy. Powley states their mission simply: "There is a legacy of pessimism about vegetarianism, but we love eating. We love drinking. Why give that up?" Why indeed? The menu is loaded with simple showstoppers. Appetizers like wasabi cashews and Kalamata olives marinated in pomegranate molasses whet your appetite for the unforgettable entrées: thin threads of pasta on saffron-poached artichoke hearts and creamy chard, or cheddar cheese soufflé served with samphire (a delicious salt-marsh vegetable). Then sink your spoon into lemon parfait with elderflower sorbet...
...crispy, and the sauce has just enough garlic to satisfy the taste buds without making your breath lethal. A full list of specialty toppings ($3 each), ranging from grilled eggplant to smoked slab bacon, are available to spice up the basic pie—however, disastrous combinations may result. Kalamata olives, Great Hill Blue Cheese, and Julienne leeks may sound good on paper, but their combined forces can wreak havoc on your bowels...
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