At last month’s opening party, everyone had good things to say about Capital M. It was warm enough still to hang out on the beautiful terrace with a spectacular view, and there was a LOT of free food and drinks. The freebies aside, what really sold me before was actually the venue design. I love Capital M’s colorful, hand-painted artwork along the walls and the cozy boxed fireplaces throughout the venue. It's a perfect place for a date.
Last night, I really got the true Capital M dining experience, which was such a treat. The service was fantastic, the wines were lovely, and the food was beyond remarkable.
My friend and I shared a starter – the Audacious Aubergines, a refreshing, cold appetizer with 3 different types of aubergines. For mains, my friend ordered their Fesengjan – Iranian duck leg with spiced duck breast, walnuts & pomegranates, which was such a flavorful combination and we loved the cucumber & dill salad on the side. Also a meat lover, I ordered the Leg of Lamb, which came with smashed yams, sauteed spinach and glazed shallots. The lamb was so tender, it melted in my mouth.
The portions were generous and we were stuffed, but we still decided to indulge in gluttony and go for their Grand Dessert Platter that included a tasting of their entire dessert menu – 3 various sorbets/ice cream, raspberry souffle, creme brulee, orange and cardamom canaloni and our favorites: the baked bananas and M’s famous Pavlova (meringue with passionfruit ice cream and topped with fruit). Best dessert platter ever – it was so good it practically put us in a coma. Their pavlova alone is reason enough to go back.
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