Where to begin? \nWith the cocktails which must have been witch-crafted to have such fine balance, flavor and originality? \nOr should I describe the posh decor and polished dark woods bathed in the glow of a gorgeous central chandelier? \nI could even discuss the wait staff's elegant attire, from lace dress clad ladies to bartenders channeling the long lost charisma of decades past.\n\nBut all of that charm and talent pales in comparison  to the food at Second Story Liquor Bar. I....am struck between an intense desire to keep this place a secret and hoard it for myself and the responsibility of a foodie to attempt to convey how scrumptious it was. First off, know that I don't have the words. You will have to try it for yourself. \n\nAnd when you do, please give yourself the gift of the scallops entree.....you deserve it. Order the Scallops Carbonar -- gnocchi duo / uni butter / caviar / English peas / chantarelle mushrooms / shaved fennel / everything right in this world -- and never look back. If you're quick to drop the \"I don't like scallops\" card I played, just don't. Because you do. You like these scallops.\n\nTo.Die.For.\n\nBut don't die yet, because there are a million other amazing things on the menu. We started with the Inside Out Caprese - um, yum!\n\nAlso had the Duck Breast Roulade.....be still my heart. Bacon wrapped, golden raisins, sweet onions, parsnip puree, brussels sprouts, orange gastrique. I didn't even know what orange gastrique was before eating at SSLB, now it's all I can think about. \n\nThe flavors, the textures, the beauty of the dishes, it is mind boggling to me how inexpensive this restaurant is compared to the value of the food. They use top-notch ingredients, the dishes were designed and are plated by people for whom food is an art. Everything they should have thought of to make this place special and original, they did. I will literally live here all summer, that much is guaranteed. Do yourself a favor and have your next date night or ladies night or night out by yourself celebrating your awesomeness at Second Story Liquor Bar. I'll be there.