My husband and I had a date!! Woo who!! I have to admit, it’s been a while. We wrapped up our night at a new little restaurant in Hamilton (Baltimore, MD). It’s called Clementines. Since we had not made dinner reservations and the kitchen was closing, we begged our way in for a cup of coffee and dessert. Since Clementines has opened, it has been busy. I have hear wonderful things about the food, and mixed reviews on the service.
Now, because Devon and I have a combined 30+ years in the food industry, when we go to a place, we are a bit picky (maybe a little too). He spent years in kitchens of 4 and 5 star restaurants and I spent my time in the front of the house. We look for the overall experience to be just right. For example, if we have had a wonderful meal, great service and then we get a cup of instant coffee with dessert…well, it can taint it a bit for us.
So, we went to Clementines with an open mind and anticipation since we’ve heard such good things. We were a little put off that we had to explain to the hostess the virtue of allowing us to come sit at an empty table for a piece of cake and coffee. I know we were not a high ticket guest…but, I promise, if it went well…we would be! We didn’t let this stop us from enjoying our night out! We ordered coffee…Zeke’s!! Yeah!! This was definitely a good sign. Then we took a look at the desserts! We unanimously landed on the gingerbread cake with pear compote. I enjoyed it so much! Devon wasn’t as convinced. He said it was, “ok”. I think he was put off by the reception we received at the door.
I personally left with the hope the next experience will be good start to finish.
We ate there a few weeks ago and had an AMAZING dinner. I, too, worked in the restaurant industry for years and am very picky. The food was awesome! The service was very good. Give it another try.
I think I will. I’ve heard wonderful things about their chocolate peanut butter cake! Yum!
Jordan and Melissa have been there a few times…they really like it.
We finally made it in after our 4th try. 3 other times they were totally full, and then when we tried to beat the rush, we ended up during the “light fare” time. Although the food was good, it was not fabulous, and the prices were too high for the quality. I much prefer another Harford road place whose name also starts with a C.
I’ve heard great things about the other “C” restaurant! I will have to venture there soon!