Monday, July 12, 2010

Matisse / Summerlicious

I usually do Winterlicious and Summerlicious a few times every season. This time around I only went once to a restaurant called Matisse. Yes, named after the Fauvist and Modernist painter, Henri Matisse. The space had a variety of his works painted on the walls, with frames painted around them, haha.
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It was pretty good, but it was nothing exceptional in my opinion. My mom loved it because she said there was a lot of Asian inspiration. The servings were decently sized, but I felt it wasn't impressive enought for the $20 Summerliscious Lunch price-tag.
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Crab Spring Rolls with Pineapple Salsa
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Fresh Linguini Noodles with Grilled Vegetables, Roasted Red Onions
served in an Aromatic Tomato Broth, drizzled with Extra Virgin Herb Oil
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This was my Mom's. Pan Seared Citrus Scented Salmon served over Egg Noodles tossed with Sautéed Shiitake Mushrooms, Greens, Ginger-Lime and Coriander Vinaigrette
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Apple Galette with Cinnamon Ice Cream and Vanilla Essence
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I might be able to squeeze one more Summerlicious experience before it's over on the 25th.
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I don't know if I recommend this place to you. It was okay.

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