
We devoured this Mushroom Wheatberry dish so quickly that I barely had time to get a photo.
Stop and Go!
I don’t say this often. But whatever you’re doing: Stop! Make a reservation to eat at the Lucky Accomplice.
Okay, I know it’s a “fer piece” for many of you county folks, but it’s well worth the trip.

The center piece of the elongated space is the bar with seating for walk-ins and small plate courses. An open-door kitchen anchors the back of the restaurant, while attractive tables and booths span the entrance. Lucky Accomplice opened in 2020 with Sauce magazine naming it the Best New Restaurant that year.
A New American Menu
The dark decor is handsome without being bleak. The dimness might even give a romantic setting for some, depending on your age and companion. Our servers, (there were 3 throughout our meal), pleasantly and patiently guided us through the two-prong menu. One menu offered small dishes suitable for sharing. The other a 7 or 14-course tasting experience.
To get in on Saturday night, we had to take a 5 pm reservation, so it’s best to plan ahead.

Braised Beet Salad with Whipped Burrata, Farm Greens, and Apple
Dishes to Swoon Over
There were three of us: Robin and our friend, Nina, who had gifted me the night out. We settled on a number of small dishes to share.

Focaccia Bread with spreads of Chard Stem Mostarda, Bread and Butter Pickles, Roasted Eggplant Hummus, and Butter.

Chicken Thigh with Cabbage, Smoked Chili Oil, and Peanuts

Granny Smith Sorbet with Tarragon.
It Was a WOW! Evening
As we drove home, I asked Robin what she had liked best of the many plates.
“It was all so good, it’s hard to say. But the mixed mushrooms with wheatberries was stellar.” Fortunately, we have some wild mushrooms in the farm freezer, so I suspect that before long she’ll be trying to replicate the dish.
“Oh, and that dessert,” she added. “It was definitely not an afterthought.”
Lucky Accomplice. 2501 S. Jefferson Avenue; Open: Wed-Sat 5 pm-10 pm. Street parking only.