We really enjoyed our meal at General Assembly when it was newly opened, so when we were looking for a place to go with my coworkers for lunch during Restaurant Week, this was an easy choice to return.
One of my coworkers selected the Tomato and Watermelon Gazpacho, which was poured tableside.
She really enjoyed this.
Another coworker got a house dip: the house-made ricotta with local honey chili oil. Another hit.
I went with the stone fruit salad. The peaches and prosciutto were a great combination and the greens were perfectly dressed.
As for entrees, some got the Skuna bay salmon, which they really enjoyed.
I got the roast chicken with pommery mustard sauce. I usually don’t love mustard, but this was a great compliment to the chicken, which was nicely crispy yet juicy.
And of course we all had to split a side of the corn creme brulee. I absolutely love this dish and find myself dreaming of it for a long time after the meal. It is a must order.
We had been leisurely with our lunch and suddenly we were short on time to get back to the office for meetings. So we asked for our desserts to go. We all got different eclair, including a peanut butter and chocolate, a key lime meringue, and a cherry and pistachio. All were incredibly enjoyable and made the afternoon at our desks just a little sweeter.
We really enjoyed our meal and being able to take advantage of it during Restaurant Week made it so we could go on a regular day, rather than saving it for a special occasion. Everyone left the meal saying how much they enjoyed it and I keep recommending General Assembly to visitors. It is just a solid place to go where the service is always good, the food is always just a little special and out of the ordinary, and it seems to be a very good crowd pleaser.
Total Nom Points: 8 out of 10
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