I had been wanting to go to Woodsman Tavern for a long long time and finally got around to it thanks to some friends. Verde, Perpetually Underwhelmed, The Gunner (though she's not doing much of that anymore these days), Big Spoon, joined me for some good ole grubbin'.
Marinated Octopus pickled lemon, oregano capers
This was a big disappointment. It had a fishiness to it that I could not overcome. Big Spoon and Verde did not seem to mind it. Texturally, it was meaty without being too rubbery or too soft. I'll give this one a pass but I wouldn't order it again.
Pacific Coast Oyster on the Half Shell Kusshi (BC), Sea Cows (WA), Shigoku (WA)
Pacific Uni grapefruit vinaigrette
I love me some oysters! I can't remember which were which, but I loved them all! They were fresh, sweet, briny, and meaty on the whole. I think oysters taste great with just a squeeze of lemon, no mignonette or horse radish needed usually. I thought the uni was well done with an interesting flavor profile from the tangy vinaigrette. Perpetually Underwhelmed seemed unimpressed (duh, look at her name!) and preferred her uni unadulterated.
