Although we had all eaten at Smoke + Cedar before (some of us many times), we decided to go there after seeing their menu for Tacoma Restaurant Week. So many choices, especially compared to what other places were offering! Little did we know it would be our last opportunity to dine at this fine establishment. Three days after our dinner, they abruptly announced they would be closing. I won't go into the speculations as to why this is happening, but needless to say we were shocked and saddened to hear the news. I decided to go ahead with this blog post to show everyone what Tacoma will be losing... at least until the Naccaratos open something bigger and badder on the local food scene.
Tacoma Restaurant Week is an annual event where local restaurants offer a three course meal for $28.00. We normally use it as an opportunity to try a new place without breaking the bank, but this year we all agreed that Smoke + Cedar had the best menu choices. Our food and service were outstanding, as always.
Le Menu
Washington Apple Salad
Burricotta. Pretty sure this was my favorite dish of the evening. Hand-stretched mozzarella stuffed with house-made ricotta, topped with sliced raw beets and micro-greens, served with cranberry mostarda, olive oil, and grilled sourdough. Cheese wrapped in cheese... how could you go wrong?
Prime rib, horseradish and rosemary mashed potatoes, and roasted vegetables. This was my main course, and it was EXCELLENT!!
American Kobe Bistro steak with roasted fingerling potatoes and vegetables.
Cauliflower "steak" with smoked olive tapenade, farrow verde, and (you guessed it) roasted vegetables.
Apple crisp with vanilla ice cream.
Pumpkin bread pudding with vanilla ice cream. It was TO... DIE... FOR!
We will truly miss this place, but look forward to seeing what the Naccarato family comes up with next! Thanks for the great memories, Smoke + Cedar!
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