I just had one of the most unusual, yet awesome dining experiences ever.
For several months a friend of mine who is also a Foodie has been trying to take me to this place called Pharmacy. He couldn’t really tell me a lot about it, but insisted that I would love it. After several attempts that resulted in scheduling conflicts we finally made it!
Check out their website HERE, it does not offer a lot of information, but gives you just enough to intrigue.
The Delaggio Plaza on Sandlake offers several high-end, or
semi-high-end Restaurants, but you either have to look very carefully to find
Pharmacy, or in my case go with someone who has already been. There is no sign
and no door, in fact the entrance looks like an elevator… but once you press
the button you are welcomed in to a “Speak Easy” style house of delicious food
and specialty cocktails, brought to you by the same people that bring you The
Table.
The place is rather small and there are only about 6 or 8
tables, and a bar. The menu offers 7 or 8 Appetizers, 3 or 4 Pizzas, and a
handful of Entrees, that all change every few months.
The food is organic where possible and everything is made
from scratch.
We decided on a couple of
Appetizers to share…
Now keep in mind that these
photos Do Not do these dishes justice because everything is served on large
plates and bowls so the portions are definitely enough.
The Beet Salad, which also had Heirloom Tomatoes, Creamy
Bleu Cheese and a Tangy Dressing. This was actually my favorite dish overall
and I could have eaten the whole thing myself.
There was a Bone Marrow appetizer as well which I thought
would have grossed me out, however I put my inhibitions aside and it was
actually quite delicious. You scoop out some of the Marrow and spread it on
toasted Bread, and then chase it with a tart Cherry. It kind of reminded me of
a really tender Pot Roast and I’m very glad I tried it.
My friend ordered the Fried Chicken. Three pieces, a Biscuit
and some Pickled Slaw. He really liked it, especially the way the Chicken was
breaded, and he also had a decent sized “To Go” box for a midnight snack!
I decided on the Burger.
When it arrived I secretly questioned the size of the
Burger, it was tiny… about the size of what you think of a “Slider” to be.
As I bite into it though I realized the quality of the Meat
was exceptional and by the time I finished I was very full. The crispy Fries
and homemade Ketchup were also really good. The Ketchup reminded me a little of
the sauce you get with a Shrimp Cocktail.
I feel like our bill (with one additional Beer added) was
around $80.
Pharmacy is the place to go
if you are looking for something with a different environment and interesting
food, great for small gatherings or special occasions.
