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Posted by: Marilyn Bethany
Posted on: Monday, September 29, 2008

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Rural Intelligence FoodMost anywhere in our region it’s a cinch to find a pleasant meal, but to find food that shows evidence of serious culinary imagination married to kitchen competence is much rarer. DA / BA is one such restaurant.  The space is pleasantly designed and softly lit—conducive to a relaxed dinner.  The menu is varied and, if you are in the mood for an adventure, downright exciting.  And the prices are more than fair.  Chef/Owner Daniel Nilsson and Executive Chef Ola Svedman, as their names suggest they might, create Scandivanian-leaning modern food (elk filet, $26). All meals start with a free amuse bouche—one recent evening it was a creamy foie gras soup delivered to the table in a holder containing one small laboratory tube-ful for each in the party, with a sliver of soft bread sticking out—delicious and just enough, given its richness.  Whatever choice follows is guided by appetite, budget, and mood: DA / BA serves ambitious fresh fare in creative, clean flavor combinations— grilled filet mignon with truffle-scented consomme, vegetables, ginger foam, and sunflower choke puree ($26).  And they also serve hearty pub food—a burger with top-notch fries (so easy to accomplish; why so seldom aspired to?).  It’s a generous plate of food for $7. 
 
225 Warren Street, Hudson;  518.249.4631
Monday - Saturday 6 - 10
Closed Sundays