Dust of the Street

So sad. I had this on my list for quite a while and then finally made it today for a holiday work lunch. Lovely to be hosted by our boss--really a nice thing to do and was fun to be with our senior team. But...so underwhelmed with the Salt of the Earth. L'Espalier's sidekick for more casual fare was way too casual--especially with the service. Food was fine, but not memorable for the prices. Reminded me of a slighly more upscale TGIF. Dessert was sad...thin pastry cream, hard crust on the poached pear tart. I think my table companions enjoyed their apple crisp with ginger ice cream. But alas.... I won't be rushing back.  I am, however, looking forward to a Cheese Night at the more refined mother ship in early January--stay tuned.