Harvester Kitchen was now in downtown.  Co-owned by Bryan Moscatello and Jim Entenman it opened in 2021 and then moved to this location in last Jan when it became HK.  Previously it had been a much larger space, accommodating over 40 people and with the new space their limit is now 24 but also it has additonal space next door for a wood-fired pizza place called Nunzio’s Food Hall and BlackFork Farms a cocktail bar.   Entry to HK was through a wine room then into the long dining room with one wall being a nicely padded bench opposite pleather coated tables backed up by a blond wood service cabinet.   There was also one free standing table.  The gray tones were off set by the hand glued wood wall – made up of 8000 wood chunks.  It was nicely stylish with mood music in the background but cursiously bright lighting.  With carpet on the floor and extra cushions on the bench noise level was not a problem.  They offer 2 tasting menus of 5 or 9 courses with optional wine pairings and the addition of caviar service.  Service was provided by one person for the room but she did an amazing job of letting no one lag for too long.  While the food was mostly attractive it was unfortunately quite dull.  We got the longer of the tastings and wish we hadn’t, but I thought the move and smaller venue might have improved things since fellow restaurant blogger Mel went there in 2024.  If you go, get the smaller menu, the longer one was not worth the almost double price. Continue reading →