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Fond du Lac County
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by Joel D. on As you become a more frequent rateclubser, you start to take note of things about your meal or the restaurant that you probably wouldn't have given much thought before. Details about the decor, names of specific menu items, descriptions of the flavors.So as I was eating dinner at Ecco last night I was trying to make mental notes to share with you, but everything was so overwhelmingly good I know I won't be able to describe it in the detail it deserves. I was thrilled when Ecco came to the neighborhood a year and a half ago. At the very least, it would put a legitimate business in a derelict building on a corner that was the domain of loiterers and the homeless. Evidently much more was in the cards as Ecco has become one of the top restaurants in the city. The space is a nice mixture of loft-y and cozy, clean yet charming, full but not cramped, hip yet warm. The service is top notch. The wine list is excellent (how I wish i could remember the names of some of the wines I've had). The food delicious. I made a reservation for my girlfriend, my mom & dad and myself for a pre-theater meal last night. I made the reservation on http://OpenTable.comand noted that we were going to the theater and would need to be wrapped up by 7:30. After being seated our waiter, Brent, stopped by the table and acknowledged our timeline and proceeded to handle our table in a friendly, yet efficient manner. He walked us through the menu with expertise and made a few excellent suggestions. We started with a meat and cheese plate consisting of Prosciutto di Parma, a Gouda and a Castelinhos. The prosciutto was tasty and lean, but the cheeses were the star. The gouda was firm with a bit of a crunch to it and a nice smooth, yet rich flavor. The Castelinhos was a surprise hit - a creamy cheese that's taste grew as you ate it into a full flavor. For my entree, I ordered 2 of the shared plates (not intending to share very much!) the fried goat cheese balls and the beef and pork meatballs. As described by our waiter, the meatballs were a nice mixture of beef and pork in a saffron and almond sauce that finished with a warm and lingering spice. The fried goat cheese balls were decadent. The whipped cream-like goat cheese filling was rich and pungent in a lightly fried coating topped with sweet honey and some crushed black pepper. I can't adequately describe the flavor, but if you like goat cheese, these are a must try. Both of my dishes were so full of flavor, that I think they are better as shared plates to be able to diversify during the meal. My father had the lamb burger, which he loved, while my mother and girlfriend shared the Arancini (risotto balls), asparagus and a pizza. Every item was great. Our server promptly brought our bill to get us off to the show on time. Ecco is truly one of the best establishments in Atlanta - the food, the service and the ambiance are all excellent and if you just want some apps and a glass of wine, the bar also has a great atmosphere. I have no hesitation of giving Ecco 5 stars.
