First of all, most importantly: grilled artichokes. They are grilled over mesquite wood and they arrive at table smelling as succulent and delicious as they prove to be. With three halves to a plate and a dipping sauce, the artichokes are nearly a meal unto themselves – and even when finished, it’s tempting to order a second round.
The restaurant focuses on seasonal market cuisine, using a whiteboard menu wheeled to each table – and when a dish is ordered, a mark is made on the whiteboard to show how many portions remain. Most dishes are grilled over red oak wood, which creates a salivating aroma throughout the restaurant.
Service here is almost courtly – and reflective of a well-managed restaurant that believes in insuring the customer is happy and sated. Attention is paid to the details, from the warmed, moist handcloths to cleanse your hands after your artichoke indulgences right through to the ingratiating manner of the servers.
The atmosphere and furnishings evoke an upscale and modern home in Mexico City – and, indeed, the restaurant has outposts in Polanco, Guadalajara, and San Angel. At meal’s end at Artichoke’s Heart, you might find yourself considering a trip to Mexico.
LINK: Artichoke’s Heart
