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They hold hands
as they enter through the small door, nearly running over the hipster hostess. Marco & Pepe is made up of uneven church pews, assorted seating, and a thin bar
with a row of chatting patrons. The bright yellow of the awning peeks through
the large front window. But they end up at a table by the side door— she on a
wobbly pew, and he in a dark stiff chair. A skinny menu with specialty
cocktails is left between them, listing drinks recalling summertime and vacation.
The blue food menu is round but not very full with a range of starters, sandwiches,
entrees and portions.
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Their drinks
come, pretty and festive, topped off with citrus and straws. Both the Dillinger
and the Caribbean Cooler are tangy, fruity and fresh, just strong enough to loosen
their tongues and let out giggles.
They want to
keep it light—meant to be a snack, a simple outing, a delicious distraction. So
just a kale salad and a lobster roll to share. It felt like a first date with a
history of forever.
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The kale salad
is raw and fresh, with sweet yellow corn, round green peas, buttery avocado,
and chunks of Manchego. It came alive with the tart sherry vinaigrette. Moments
of fancy lettuce and fresh mint pervade each bite, transforming the earthy
flavor profile.
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Stringy, hot and
salty french fries covered most of the circular wooden slab the lobster roll is
served on. At the very corner is the lobster roll, overflowing with succulent
lobster pieces dressed in flavored mayo and sprinkled with scallions. It’s
fresh, meaty, and reminiscent of the warmth that has yet to come. Even the
lightly toasted potato bread roll sticks to the roofs of their mouths and
enhances the sweetness of the luxurious lobster.
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The dessert menu
tickles all kinds of fancies with an array of treats. The two decide to indulge
in the sweet and savory lemon rosemary cheesecake, topped with a dark round of
blackberry sorbet. The cheesecake is smooth and creamy, dotted with the
aromatic herb, an innovative twist on the classic. Sweet and tangy, the sorbet brings
out a floral note in the rosemary, resulting in utter awe and gastronomical
delight.
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They laugh over
the fading daylight and the growing yellow orange glow of candlelight, while
enjoying the enhanced comfort food. Marco & Pepe combines what they know
and what they would like to know, a world of complex flavors with straightforward
concepts and ingredients.
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