I never go to an out-of-the-way or off-the-beaten-path or too-damn-far-to-friggin-travel-to-be-dsappionted restaurant unless i have heard at least two unconnected people say good things about it. Such was the case with Evenfall. Thankfully I was not disappointed. It didn't look like much from the outside i have to say and i actually thought it might have been closed when i drove in to the 1/4 filled parking lot. Nevertheless when we stepped inside all my preconceptions twighlighted. It seemed to have this rustic appearance softened by a low-lit asian-like decor and ambiance. When i say asian-like i mean there are no specific indications (lettering, symbols, art or prints) of anything asian expect the decor itself. Like a Japanese restaurant minus the Japanese...um... In the words of Steve Martin: I think you know what i'm trying to say.
If one does not get the asian influence right away they certainly will when they see the menu. The chef has some very creative dishes with an obvious Japanese influence. Again the menu is like Japanese with the chef's own american twist. So what is sushi is not really sushi. I know what i ate was raw salmon yet i cant say it was "sushi". I cant really do justice by telling you what i ate i can only attest the the quality of the chef's work. I feel that creative chef's are the best chef's because they put the most time and care in to what they cook. Such is the case here. Anyway, for you traditionalists not willing to follow the chef down the creative-brick-road it has all the usual american fixings if you're feeling more country mouse than city mouse. I guess that's the point really. Rustic elegance.
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