The Plated Table, Iowa City, Iowa

It is hard to put a finger on what exactly to call this place. They opened in a beautifully renovated space that used to be a very good lunch place that they have transformed into an elegant combination of a wine shop with imported tinned seafood for sale, a caterer that makes a different meal for pick up and finish cooking at home, and an event space where you can have a fancy meal in an eqully fancy space. I was recently at a fund raiser that they put on and in order to attend the dinner I had to pass up on the soft opening of a restaurant that we invested in. We do not do this as a rule, and we love the much anticipated experience of being the first feet in the door. So it was hard to say no to that, but we did. We were not disappointed. The menu was delicious from start to finish, with quality ingredients, good champagne, and a wonderful overall meal. I would recommend it highly, and hope to come back for a future event. Give it a try for an evening of wine or better yet, a full meal.