This has been the meal of my life, or at least up to now.
A few months ago, I wrote about Komi being one of the places I had hoped to visit. It wasn’t just a want, it was a strong desire, almost to the point of obsession. So with all the expectations surrounding this meal, I actually started to worry that I would be disappointed. One course into the meal, and I realized those expectations were well deserved.
The meal was laid out in 3 sections. The first section was advertised as their Mezze. In reality, it was a 11 course tasting menu. The section section was an entree course where 2 entrees were presented, along with a condiment tray. The third section was a series of 5 small desserts.
Everything was really good. Variances of flavor, texture, color, styles made everything seem new and inventive. The entrees were fantastic, and yet they lack the punch of the tasting menu. It may be the first time in my life where the protein felt like the filler. The desserts ended up being a similar journey to the mezze- 5 luscious bites.
My favorite course was their take on the traditional gyro- feta salad, a 15 layer stack of waygu beef tongue, and fois. In so many ways it captured the essence of the gyro, but then again it went so much further, Another course was a take on the DC favorite half smoke. There was so much to capture and yet all I can remember was that I really enjoyed the meal. Oh, and that one of the desserts had cheddar cheese ice cream, which reminds me that this world needs more cheddar cheese ice cream.
I think the essence of the evening was captured by my friend Marlon. After each course, he would tastefully say, “Damn you, Matt!” To which I would reply, “What?” And he would say, “This is too damn good. I want more.”
………… And just so your wondering, they ask that you refrain from taking pics. So that is why I don’t have anything to show other than the menu the handed out at the end of the night.
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