Went to Saha with a great group of people. It was our first Saha experience, but Sam had been there before and steered us in the right direction.
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Restaurant Roundup: Ame, Medicine Eatstation, Saha
Flickering candles light a room that is saved from starkness by electrifying orange seats and curtains. Photographs of Yemen, the chef's desert homeland, decorate one wall and a tiny bar hugs the back corner. Hidden away within the Hotel Carlton, Saha is a large space that manages to feel cozy and sultry even when half empty. My favorite feature is a series of five lamps hung at alternating lengths over a long table. Each is different, and their luminous globes recall exotic jellyfish floating in the sea.
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First, let me say that my second trip to Saha was just as fantastic as the first, though I managed to emerge much less overstuffed, which was a plus. In fact, the only downside to the entire meal was that it took about 30 minutes for us to order, which was at least partly our fault as it was clear for a part of that time that we were not doing a good job of figuring out what we wanted, and spent most of our time chatting (a group of 6 can do a lot of BSing). Not a big issue by any means, but worth pointing out. Oh, and the other minor point is that they were out of some of the tasty-looking seafood options again, which was disappointing, but it was largely a different selection of missing dishes than we'd run into last time. On to the meal.
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Located in the Hotel Carlton, it's a pleasant space defined primarily by a red and white theme, including some intriguing globe lamps, skylights, and gas lanterns. It's a pleasant, mildy romantic atmosphere. The wait staff is very friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, and as helpful as you want them to be, perfectly happy to offer suggestions about the menu and wine list. The wine list itself is reasonably small (perhaps 20 entries or so), but quite reasonably priced, with most bottles falling between $20 and $50, and composed of quite a range of styles and countries, though I was suprised by the lack of a pinot noir. We selected a '98 Faustino V Rioja Reserva for $42, which turned out to be a fantastic choice. Dark, rich, earthy spices with leather and tobacco and the faintest hint of barnyard make for a wonderfully compex nose. All of these are present on the palate, along with some bright cherry fruit, and a very long finish with some pleasant oaky spice. A fantastic wine which paired flawlessly with nearly everything we ordered.
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You won't regret a visit to this new restaurant situated in the recently renovated Carlton Hotel. Trust me. You'll find spicy hummus so delicious it takes all your willpower not to pick up the dish and lick it clean.
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