Mise En Place, Wolfeboro

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We went to Mise en Place this weekend for a belated Valentines' Day dinner. We hadn't dined there since Siobahn left the partnership. There were many menu items that were new to us, and they all sounded really good. We finally decided on pan-seared sea bass and lobster/crab risotto. I would never attempt to cook sea bass at home, because it has to be a dish where you can go from "not-quite" to "oops!" in a heartbeat. The chef totally nailed it. The ginger/mushroom sauce was mouth watering, without overpowering the delicate fish. The lobster/crab risotto was simply delicious, and really satisfying on a cold, damp night. I wish we could take advantage of 2-fer Wednesdays to try some of the other menu choices, but unfortunately, we have a regular Wednesday night commitment. I agree with Barbara. For a special occasion, there's still nothing in town that comes close.