From making the reservation until the time we walked out of the front door to wander the streets of uptown Charlotte the experience of dining at e2 was simply amazing.\n\nAs Ben said I'm not sure what has held me back from e2 for so long, but I'm glad we went when we did and our experience last night has made a fan of me. We will definitely be back. The food was well thought out and prepared to perfection.\n\nI started out with the Oysters on the half shell which were great. The oysters themselves were perfect which I get that the restaurant just really shucks them and puts them on ice but were a great start to a meal. Prior to the oysters they brought out 2 \"pre appetizers\" made special by the Chef to entice our appetite. We had a salmon paste type plate....very small but just enough to wake up the ol tastebuds. We then had some sort of risotto, ham and the ever popular chantrelle mushroom small plate that was just bursting with perfection.\n\nMy Co-Diners had the Yellowfin Tuna Spring Rolls which has now taken over as the Best App in Charlotte IMO. Sushi grade tuna, jalapeno, cucumber and a sprig of cilantro to pull it all together. What a great combination of flavor. Also, I was able to sample the Grilled Peach Salad. Surprisingly fresh Georgia Peaches, Mascarpone cheese which really stood out, basil, honey and I'm still not sure what the heck \"Mache\" is but I do know that I like it. \n\nFor my entree I had the special NY Strip. 14 glorious oz of perfectly cooked NY Strippy goodness. It was marinated perfectly with worchestershire and seasoned to perfection. It had a cippolini onion chutney which when paired together made me start thinking about when I was coming back. \n\nWe finished up with a few desserts for the table. I am not sure who the Master Dessert Chef they have in the back but give him/her a raise! This person is a genious. Banana Cream Pie which had like 6 layers or something. It was nothing short of exemplary and included banana bread, banana pudding, and shaved chocolate. I could have eaten that as my meal. WOW.\n\nSuffice it to say the service was also impeccable. Attentive and knowledgeable which I would have expected nothing less. They didn't disappoint. For a wonderful dining experience please make your reservation now. You can truly tell these guys know that they're doing. If you're looking for a true dining experience this is your place.
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