The grilled calotte of Kobe beef with scalloped potatoes and garlic jus that I ordered for my entrée was priced at $48, and as you can see in this photo, the presentation was definitely minimalist. Yet while my plate was visually sparse, the aromas, textures and tastes that mingled there were sensual and evocative. Each morsel of beef had a crisp, flavorful, seared edge and a soft, melty, medium-rare middle. The scalloped potatoes seemed to dissolve in infinite layers on my tongue.
Although Americans tend to think fulfillment lies in rapidly consuming supersized meals, every flavor at Spiced Pear demands to be savored. Eat slowly, breathe deeply and gaze out at the ocean waves lapping the shore. By the time you finish the last bite on your plate, more than your belly will feel full.
That doesn't mean you can't order one of the delightful dessert selections. I succumbed to the quartet of vanilla, chocolate and pistachio ice creams and mango sorbet. All are made in-house; the sinfully rich and potently flavored vanilla was my favorite.
