Oak Tavern: A Warm New Dining Spot in the Design District

Stone crab crostini with avocado, dill, and lemon ($12) make for Floridian take on a traditional lobster roll.

Roasted mushrooms are served with peas, wax beans, Virginia ham, and a poached egg ($12). Varieties may change with season, but are likely chanterrelles or shiitakes.

A shareable duck pizza with mustard, mushrooms, fontina, and balsamic is full of flavorful (not fatty) meat ($14).

Pumpkin cheesecake is surprisingly light, with a good pumpkin-to-cheesecake ratio. Unlike many cheesecakes, this is a fitting end to a meal that won't make you feel like you swallowed a brick.

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