Cafe Art Science, Kendall, Cambridge

It didn't quite wow me as the article from the Boston Globe states and maybe I didn't order the right things, but I went twice and was not blown away with any liquid nitrogen or interesting foam... Instead, I would say that this food is beautiful and executed extremely well. Of course, it is pricey, but it deliciously reminded me of my time in Europe when I discovered the beauty and flavor of food. 

The decor was really unimpressive as well. Developers of the building were probably not prepared to account for or design for a contemporary restaurant on the bottom floor. Awkward lighting with incredibly high ceilings and strangely partitioned off space for private events to the sterile bathrooms were just disappointing. The cool product showcase at the front along with the bar were lovely glossy white eye-candy, but the rest of the space was just unimpressive. There lacked a cohesive theme. Did they hire an interior designer or architect to help them out? I don't think so. 

I am not going to delve into the food too much, but I will say that judging by these photos, you can tell that there are gorgeous plates of food here, with an incredibly French flair, which made it such a nice meal. I want to stress that the second time I went, the desserts were quite amazing (don't try to the WikiPearls). The Huckleberry and Lime Creamsicle had a range of ingredients that I had never tried before like the Ras el Hanout Sponge Cake, which tasted coarse and looked like it washed up on the sand from the sea. The savory main dish that really spoke to me was the Veal Loin en Crepeniette (Pancetta, Gnocchi Parisienne, Grilled Cabage) was delicious. The gnocchi was incredibly surprising because it was a little fried but the interior was just the gooey soft texture that was incredibly surprising.