Inside: Whitfield's

Inside: Whitfield's

The Painted Hills Filet Mignon ($32, pictured) was perfectly grilled, practically melting on the tongue. It was accompanied by a caramelized onion-bacon mash and a cabernet demi-glace with more character than many I have sampled - a remarkable rendition of a classic meal.

The pan-seared rainbow trout ($21) was extremely mild, accompanied by a bland lemon caper sauce but flavorful saffron rice. My only wish for the dish was more grilled pears, as the two tiny slices garnishing the fish added a unique note.