THE ECLECTIC GRILLE,

A good place for local celebrity watching (Channel 12's Karen Adams was spotted on this particular visit), the Eclectic Grille has a distinct NYC feel. The restaurant is airy, with a bar and open grill area in the back, and the crowd is cosmopolitan. The fried squid appetizer ($7.75), served on a bed of red-leaf lettuce with a creme fraiche, was lightly fried and delicately seasoned. Ordering the spinach linguine with mushrooms, spinach, black olives, zucchini, summer squash, roasted peppers, and plum and sun-dried tomatoes ($12.95) is akin to ordering a garden. The dessert lottery was won by the cheesecake -- sprinkled with sliced strawberries and a strawberry liqueur sauce, it was incredibly smooth and creamy. Two cups of tea ($1.75) later, we closed the restaurant down.

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