THE CULINARY TABLE RESTAURANT, DELI & BAKERY

BEST FOR Exciting food (and food shopping) you wouldn’t find anywhere else in the area. FOOD The menu begins by introducing father-and-daughter team Wehrner and Daniela Gutstadt and their nature-inspired philosophy. All meat is free-range, sourced directly from farms; sauces are made from scratch; and much of the ingredients are grown on site. Just wait until your eye falls on something like the compost consommé with dumplings; roast lamb sandwich on home-made ciabatta, or the kabeljou tagliatelle. Meaty mains are cooked in the Josper oven to lend tasty smokiness and tenderness. The shortrib bibimbap, with beautifully juicy braised beef, sticky rice, home-made kimchi, ribbons of cucumber, radishes and a fried duck egg, is a rich and delicious taste adventure. For dessert, choose between top local cheeses, a date-butterscotch tart or lavender crème brûlée. DRINKS Comprehensive wines, herb-infused cocktails, craft beers and unusual tipples like green tea kombucha. SERVICE Professional and friendly. AMBIENCE Sit inside to admire the kitchen and aisles of gleaming jars of sauces, spices and ingredients. (LS)