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Big expectations surrounded the opening of El Dorado Kitchen as The French Laundry and Per Se alum, Ryan Fancher, took the reigns of the renovated Piatti kitchen. But could it survive the hype? The luxe outdoor lounge and hip bar scene (in a town that has long lacked one) have made EDK a local hang-out, especially during warmer months. In the kitchen, the majority of Fancher's dishes succeed---seasonal, delicate plates with clean, bright flavors. Mâche salad, green asparagus soup with lemon oil and fritto misto are solids hits on the starter menu. Entrées include well-crafted pastas, handily-seared fish, duck and pork. Presentations are gallery-worthy, and sauces highlight rather than overwhelm dishes. But with a star in the kitchen expectations also run high for service, which can run hot and cold. The restaurant bills itself as "casual," which is often taken quite literally by tourists and locals lounging in T-shirts and jeans (sitting mostly outside). For a more upscale experience, stick with the sleek, ultra-modern interior, where you can watch your meal being prepared in the open kitchen, and not feel out of place sipping a martini in a skirt or jacket.
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