Extra Yummy

Last week, I had the opportunity to dine at the oh-so-delish Extra Virgin, Michael Smith's small plate restaurant located right next to his namesake eatery downtown in the Crossroads District. And I pretty much need to go back and try everything we didn't order, because everything was delectable! Between my friend and I, we split the Oyster Mushrooms, the Sautéed Tiger Shrimp (served skewered over pine needles), the Chickpea Fries (to die for! Fried hummus? Genius!), the Wood Fired Ribeye with red onions and pistachios, and two servings of the summery Striped Sea Bass Ceviche. Yes, that's right; we had to order a second helping of the tender fish, fresh melons and green onions with fried plantains because one simply wasn't enough. The waiter thought we were crazy (and probably a little fat...his direct quote was "Oh, you must be hungry!"), but we couldn't help ourselves. This is how summer eating was meant to be—light, fresh, and a little taste of everything.

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{Cool atmosphere and tasty tapas}

{View of the patio}