Cassava

We went to the restaurant for Thanksgiving. All of the courses were well thought out, and the flavor profiles were complementary. The staff was on point and super kind. What stuck out the most was the biscuit and butter, the moist turkey, the cranberry sauce, and the poached pear dessert with chocolate covered honeycomb. It felt like Thanksgiving but better. The food tasted like there was love in it. Will go back again for the regular menu.

Cassava has truly outdone themselves with their new French bistro brunch! From the moment I walked in, I was transported to a charming Parisian cafe. The ambiance was delightful with an inviting atmosphere. The menu is a brunch lover's dream come true. Each dish was a delectable masterpiece, showcasing the perfect blend of traditional French flavors with a modern twist. The croissants were flaky and buttery, the duck confit was divine, and the pain perdu was simply heavenly. The staff were exceptional, providing attentive service without ever feeling intrusive. They were knowledgeable about the menu and offered great recommendations. If you're in search of an extraordinary brunch experience, look no further than Cassava. This is a culinary journey you won't want to miss. I can't wait to return and savor more of their exquisite French-inspired creations!

Such a gorgeous space, perfectly designed with every touch a delight to the senses. Also lovely food and service from start to finish. We really enjoyed the duck leg, it was perfectly cooked and melts in the mouth. The scallops were absolutely melt-in-your-mouth! We felt super welcomed and cared for, especially after they asked for any food allergies and I shared that I can't have gluten and dairy, and the chef altered our shared dishes so I could avoid those things (which is rare!). We will definitely be back soon!

Randomly looking for an early dinner in the neighborhood, we found a table available before the rush. Welcomed by Kai, we have been taken to a journey of tasting both the kitchen marvels and the wine gems thanks to a knowledgeable person. Tell them what you like (and don't) and you will have a personalized menu with the appropriate pairing. Note that the wine will be sampled to ensure a maximum experience along with Kai sharing their passion about the different origins. We went for two cold starters and two warm mains of fresh fish, colorful greens, and modern redo of wonderful well-known Italian dishes - perfect! Thanks Kai for the fine dining experience!

I was lucky enough to attend a James Beard Greens event at Cassava where we not only got to sample the food and wine but also heard from the chefs and owners. The highlight of the night for us was the fried chicken with caviar; I am from Maryland and have had tons of delicious fried chicken and this hit the mark by being crispy, not overly breaded, and quite juicy. The caviar worked so well to just elevate it overall. The rest of the meal was quite good too, with the duck dish hitting the mark in cook and flavor. I will say the salmon salad was fine but not something I would order again. Additionally, the service was attentive and hearing from the owners made me like the restaurant that much more. They are equity and equality focused and looking to combat toxic masculinity and other issues in the restaurant business. Excited to support this wonderful business and try more food from them soon.