Harvest has been on my list of places to try for years, and this past restaurant week I finally got the chance. We arrived right on time for our reservation and were seated promptly. Because the two seating areas are separated, they retain an intimate atmosphere without feeling too cramped. Sometimes the most challenging part of restaurant week - especially when trying someplace for the first time - is choosing just one option. Our waiter was helpful in sharing suggestions when asked, both from the cocktail and dinner menus. In the end my dining companion and I settled on splitting two entries since neither of us could narrow down our selection to one. \n\nFor the starter I had the roasted pumpkin soup. While good, this was my least favorite of the three courses, as it was served lukewarm. For dinner we split the braised beef short ribs and the thai coconut mussels. The short ribs were simply amazing. Cooked to tender perfection, the meat fell easily apart and practically melted in my mouth. Compared to the rich flavors of the beef, the broth for the mussels felt bland and far from spicy. The mussels themselves made up for whatever was lacking in the broth, though. They were plump and juicy to the last, none overcooked or chewy. The only other thing this dish needed was more bread for soaking up the broth.\n\nFor dessert my friend chose the buttered popcorn ice cream which was an intriguing blend of salty and sweet. I ordered the quince tart, which was a delicious cap to a solid meal. The tart was heavily spiced and tasted like fall, with the cool creme chantilly rounding out the flavor. Overall, Harvest made a great first impression.
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