We went on a Sunday at 5:30, it was a fairly small place and only a handful of tables were occupied. Our friends were having a cocktail next door at P.F. Chang's happy hour when we got there. After a few texts we were all seated chatting which made us take a while to look over the menu.
We got a Swedish Gravlax with crispy skin and a bottle of white wine to share. We each ordered something different. Lamb, Duck, Risotto-shrimp and Salmon. Everyone enjoyed their food. Nothing on the dessert menu called to me, I just got an Iced coffee instead of dessert which was good. Two people got desserts a creme brulee and affogato di gelato. The affogato di gelato was vanilla bean ice cream covered in expresso. A glass with scoops of ice cream was placed in front my friend and expresso was poured on top, at which point the ice cream started to melt quickly. It came with a spoon, but I thought to myself he could probably pick it up and just drink it since it looked like an ice cream soup.
A few weeks later we went to Tango Market for lunch on a Wednesday. Two Pesto chicken sandwiches and a Gravlax were ordered. The sandwiches came with a choice of pasta or mixed greens. I liked the pesto chicken, although it was a little on the dry side. But I rather have it a little dry than under cooked. I thought the pasta salad was okay. I was glad I didn't try the Gravlax, since it was an open faced sandwich. I think if I am in the mood for salmon and rye I would prefer Cafe Laufer, but Laufer has the unfair advantage with desserts to sway me into going there. (Tango: salmon, hard toasted rye, sliced boiled eggs, tomato, lettuce, cucumber, boursin spread, mustard dill sauce. Laufer: salmon, pumpernickel, capers, cream cheese, onions.*pumpernickel is a slightly sweet rye*)
Over all the food was great, but the price seemed to be a little on the higher side. I would go back for the Duck confit and the polenta on the dinner menu since their polenta is better than the one I make and I don't cook duck.
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