A nice concept, but ... meh. The room is lovely and the service was excellent. The innovative menu has plenty of options for vegans, vegetarians, non-dairy and gluten-free eaters.

The roasted Brussels sprouts were interesting and could have been fantastic except they were terribly greasy and oily! The roasted greens were swimming in oil. And although I love fresh dill and grow it in my garden, I was astounded by the huge amount of dill fronds in my bowl of sprouts. With a tall pile of dill on top! I picked out a lot of it but the flavor was still oppressive. After 4 or 5 bites, I could not finish any more.

My guest said the veggie lasagne was tasty, but yowza it was expensive for a tiny serving. With no sides included, the price of $14 for a 3” square was a shock. (In Paris last December, I was served a large plate of vegetable pasta, garlic bread, and a large salad with fresh mozzarella, hard-boiled eggs, greens, tomatoes, and basil vinaigrette for a total of $17 in a charming place on a pretty street.)

Overall, I would go back to SOW if I have visitors who are vegan or GF, but it won’t be a regular spot for me even though I live only two blocks away.

(Update: Yes, I could have requested assistance with the Brussels sprouts. They really were inedible. But it was a birthday celebration, and I didn’t want to make a fuss or have a negative vibe. The guest of honor said he liked his selection, so I didn’t speak up. I was hoping the waiter would ask, when he saw my food was barely touched. But he didn’t seem to notice. In fairness, I will give this restaurant another try in the future. This review was based on a visit in 2018.)