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Hazelnut Kitchen: The Key is the Taste
Cuisine: American
Some reviews write themselves, you just have to listen to the messages your senses are getting; at Hazelnut Kitchen the messages were loud and clear - great food, wonderful food aromas, visual delights plus a refreshing dose of pure charm make eating at Hazelnut a wonderful experience. It was hard to tell if my nose or my mouth enjoyed the experience more - a simple walk to the back of the restaurant brought me near the open-to-view kitchen and the cooking aromas leapt into my brain - I couldn't wait to eat this food. My nose had set some pretty high expectations for the meal, happily my mouth was not disappointed as Hazelnut Kitchen more than delivered. The menu, which changes monthly, places a heavy emphasis on both local food and culinary creativity (the Chef, Jonah is a CIA grad) making Hazelnut Kitchen a rare dining gem: one that deserves to be shared with friends.

The Food: 5 out of 5

Liked Kitchen confidential? Sit at the bar table next to the open kitchen and watch a master chef up close


The Price: $$$ out of 5