Dialogue with Dinner
This review was originally commissioned by, and published in, Images. The version below is slightly different in its structure, although the contents are almost the same. The published version can be seen here. I must confess I am wary of any restaurant that opens to a slew of rave reviews on social media, especially when said reviews tend to be praising the same aspects of the place. After all, in this age of alt-truth, who is to say what is real and what is not? Dialogue is one such new entrant, whose arrival has been accompanied by a slew of positive news. It's a large property, with seating on the ground floor as well as the basement. The ground floor, with vast expanses of plate glass and an open kitchen. is a welcoming space, with tables spaced well from each other. The overall vibe is industrial, with some contemporary flourishes, such as their 'selfie wall' which, with its backlit glass bottles, brings a distinct Buddha Bar vibe into play. The basement