THIS RESTAURANT HAS CHANGED NAMES Tablespoon

THIS RESTAURANT HAS CHANGED NAMES Tablespoon Restaurant Review:

Another in a long string of restaurants named after silverware, the food at this successor to Spoon is more memorable than its moniker. Regulars of the previous establishment may recognize the gold and bronze hues warming up the walls at Tablespoon, a neighborhood stop that stands out on a strip of Polk Street already full of stylish eateries. A comfortable bar packed with beautiful people dominates one side of the narrow storefront space while a long L-shaped banquette anchors tight tables buzzing with energy along the other side. Start with a sampling of very sharable appetizers like glazed shrimp with marinated green beans and toasted almonds; an arugula and bay leaf-crusted-rib-eye salad; or a pizza topped with smoked sturgeon, pesto and fennel. Seasonal summer ravioli are stuffed with ricotta and fresh herbs and topped with a fine dice of tomato and basil. Green peppercorn-crusted grouper benefits from a sprightly sorrel sauce. An accompaniment of wild mushrooms, Swiss chard and cracked wheat elevates a classic roast chicken. The waitstaff will smoothly guide guests through the menu and the wine list, which focuses on artisan winemakers from California and Oregon.