I have been meaning to try Burnt Ends for the longest time and so to end the year on a bang; I was thrilled to have snared a lunch reservation 2 months prior with the help of fellow foodie @nomninjas.

Seated at the Counter Seats, we started with a seemingly simple yet surprisingly complex Grissini and Taramasalata ($12). Slathered on with a good layer of salted cured fish roe, the crisp flatbread was a great pre-main snack. Savoury, tangy and creamy, the crème fraîche was so umami! Then couple all that with the blanket of herbs and chives, the result was a refreshing hit as the greens brought a very pleasant and delicate onion-like flavour. Love the slight charred edges of the thin breadstick too!