August Good Dinner Club: Five Bistro, 8/25

August Good Dinner Club was at Five Bistro on The Hill. Yet again I had to miss dinner, which was especially disappointing as my handsome hubby Fibbens hosted, and chose Five after hearing great reviews of it. I was even more bummed when he raved about it the next day! He said it was one of his favorite Good Dinner Clubs thus far (I hope that's not because I was M.I.A.!), from the food, to the conversation, to the hospitality, he gave it two thumbs up (I forgot to get his official "spoon rating" but hopefully he'll comment on here and let you know). Another attendee said "I really enjoyed this month's dinner club. From the first contact when we made the reservation with the chef's mother Bonnie, the service was nothing but warm and welcoming. She was excited to have us." It was a more intimate group this time around, with I believe only 5 or 6 in attendance. Everyone seemed to agree that yes, the menu is a bit pricey, but doubly yes that it's worth it. Aside from the main menu, Five offers a fixed four course menu for $45 or with wine pairing for $60. Five's menu changes daily and one reason everything must taste so fabulous is the restaurant's use of fresh organic and natural ingredients via local farms....hmm...I seem to recall another restaurant that did that (Farmhaus) but wasn't nearly as welcoming...I digress. I give this restaurant 4 out of 5 spoons and I can't wait to experience for myself!