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| The Heartline Cafe is one of those particularly pleasant places -- there aren't enough -- where relaxing and enjoying dinner in a comfortable manner comes naturally, with no effort. Still, there is sufficient sophistication to elevate a dining experience at this exceptional restaurant to a high level of pure pleasure -- and it is refreshingly apparent that the staff is aware that the establishment of style is its responsibility, not the guests'.Though waiters and waitresses are attired in semiformal black and white, guests are invited to enjoy lunch and dinner in casual clothes, without concern for an imposing dress code. Entrees, creatively displayed on fine china, are served on white linen attractively adorned with sparkling, silver and fresh flowers. Throughout the dining room and out on a charming, English-style, garden patio, oil burning lamps lend a warm, soft glow to this restaurant's simple decor. "We call it 'fine food with a casual mood,' " say Chuck and Phyllis.And, indeed, it is fine food! Chuck blends European, Mediterranean and Asian culinary techniques to create a very popular, personal brand of American cuisine. "He combines the classical training he received at the Culinary Institute of America with a serious appreciation for fresh -- sometimes unusual -- American ingredients," Phyllis proudly reported. All desserts are home made including choices such as mousse with berries, cheesecake fruit tarts and chocolate cake, and Heart line Cafe's extensive selection of beverages includes cappuccino, espresso, coffee and a variety of teas, in addition to more than 100 international wines and liqueurs.
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