Some Food Porn for Your Viewing Pleasure

Today is my friend Anna's birthday. A few months ago we had stumbled upon this great little restaurant (right at the top of the hill to go down to Guapulo) called Warmi. We happened to come upon it on a Sunday around 1, and discovered their fabulous brunch menu and artisan beer! They also sell many types of jams, sauces, honeys, spices, teas, deserts and more, which are all locally made (many in house!) We were informed that they also do nice SEVEN COURSE DINNERS with WINE (reservation only) on the weekends. I am very glad Anna decided it would be a good place for her birthday dinner last night!

I promise to try to remember what everything is and describe it so that you ALMOST can taste it (I wish I could eat it again that's for sure!)

1. We started out with an avocado, tomato, and pepper salad, topped with arugula, and with a acidic tomato lime broth poured over it.

2. Next came roasted tomato, eggplant, and a portobello mushroom, topped with prosciutto and asparagus and balsamic reduction.

3. Seared tuna with a peppercorn crust and homemade mustard. 

4. Tuna tartar with MINT mixed in. Also topped in the homemade balsamic reduction. I too was skeptical at first of the tuna/mint combo, but WOW was it delicious!

5. I will admit by this point I was SO EXCITED about the food I spaced out and didn't fully listen...but this was fish marinated in herbs and on top of mashed...well it was delicious.

6. Now we were unsure if it was going to be 6 or 7 courses, so this was exciting when it came out. We also agreed that we were all a bit hungry, that is until we were served RISOTTO! This was a cheesy fish risotto served with shrimp. Yes it looks like mac and cheese, and honestly it sort of tasted that way too and was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!

7. Finally we made it to our 7th course. This desert was homemade yogurt on the bottom and then a chocolate cookie and...honestly I don't remember what was on top. It was really good though, and not too sweet, which was perfect. 

It was by far the fanciest meal I have had here in Quito. Everything was extremely fresh and well prepared, and it was nice to return to my foodie roots!