Luxe Kitchen & Lounge

I have been reading about Luxe Kitchen & Lounge for months now and finally got a chance to try it last month with my Meetup.com Dining Out group. It did not disappoint. I was a little off-put by the construction and hidden parking lot. I had to drive around the block again to park behind the bank as instructed. The ambiance inside the restaurant was eclectic, yet hip. They didn’t have any record of our reservation, but since I try to schedule our dinners for slower nights it wasn’t a problem. They seated us right away at the window. The group really got a kick out of the fact that the curtain over the window is an old drop cloth. I loved the chandeliers and the fact that the tables aren’t crowded together. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to get any good pictures of the dining area. Onto the food…

The house salad with mixed greens, pine nuts, Romano cheese and white balsamic vinaigrette was simplistic, yet delicious. I loved the shaved Romano.

Since I had unfortunately eaten a large lunch (I won’t make that mistake again) I chose from the Small Plate section. My Kobe beef corn dog with truffle fries and wholegrain mustard did not disappoint.

The pizzas look absolutely amazing, and I plan on ordering one next time. I love the way Luxe serves it – on unique little stands.

Several of the group went with the specials, and they raved about them. The hanger steak over lobster risotto was a huge hit, and the swordfish kebabs were fresh and tasty.

Bob also really enjoyed his Fettucini Carbonara. A good carbonara is a thing of beauty, and this one definitely is a sight to behold!

No one had a harsh word to say about the restaurant. Our server was attentive, extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. The cocktail I ordered (the Amrita – citrus vodka with peach puree, lavender lemonade and ginger syrup) was delicious and very refreshing. I love Hoegaarden (a Belgian white beer), and if I hadn’t wanted a cocktail I would have ordered it. It would have been a good choice with the corn dog. I will definitely be going back!