Co Co Sala with a babe

We were fairly sure that going to Co Co Sala with two little infants was a bad idea, but the need to feel young and free again and eat too many desserts overcame our sense of reason and we went to Co Co Sala for Sunday brunch. The hostess didn't seem to think it was a bad idea and seated us in a comfy area with velvet couches and pillows. So, before we even get to the food, there were some big plusses with the softs seats, pillows for nursing, and private area.

The amuse bouche was a warm cinnamon chocolate donut which was divine, but it was completely overshadowed by the main courses. It's a nice thing when a dessert restaurant takes their food seriously, and highlights were in many of the savory dishes. The truffly grilled cheese reminded me of Friendly's as a child, but the truffle paired with the spicy tomato soup was a perfect earthy balance to all of the sweets. The crabcake was spicy and crunchy, and unlike many places which brag about their crabcake being only crab and no filler, this one was full of fresh herbs, crunchy bits of veggies, and serves with a chocolate salsa. It was different from the norm and well received buy the table. Lastly, the cheese souffle was airy and rich and delicious. None of the entrees were sespcially large, and I was just barely full at the end of the meals, but very happy.

We were happy we had chosen savory entrees when the desserts came. I hogged the chocolate covered peanut butter cheesecake which I am still thinking about, but the chocolate flan with toasted marshmallows was also a hit.

The babes had drifted into some kind of chocolate heaven and were sleeping on the velvet couch on and off and we were able to stay for more than 2 hours, our server kindly letting us know that no one was waiting for the table and to stay as long as we wanted. When they weren't sleeping, they were kept quiet by the busy din and the contrasting shapes and tvs playing images of chocolate.

Child-friendly? Perhaps, if they are well behaved and will stay put. This is not a romper room in any way. They like the colors and lights, and we liked the private velvet couches for nursing and napping the little ones. As mentioned, the changing situation is not good, but this place sure can make the parents happy!

Turns out Co Co Sala was a delicious place for the babes, and if it wasn't for the only changing space for them being a damp place under the sink (!) it would be a baby regular. Not that they would want to be overrun by babies, but they couldn't have been more friendly. Piglet is already asking for more of that chocolate covered peanut butter cheesecake milk again...