Dinner at Little Park
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I've always liked Andrew Carmellini's cooking, and when friends suggested dinner at Little Park, I leapt at the chance. But I was worried too; The Dutch is one of the most clamorous restaurants I know, and I wondered if we'd be able to hear each other talk.
Not to worry; Little Park is decidedly calmer. And the food is extremely amiable.
I started with
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yellowtail, cured in mescal with a topping of green tomato and jalapenos. It was generous and very satisfying.
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I liked this kohlrabi salad, which was punctuated with figs, hazelnuts and roasted garlic.
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An interesting take on the classic tuna carpaccio
But my favorite dish of the night was the plate at the top, a charmingly simple tangle of tomatoes, pasta and summer squash.
Little Park isn't the sort of restaurant you go home to dream about - but it will leave you very satisfied, and eager to come back.