The Shields have the potential for a cult restaurant and destination diner following based on their prior establishment, the Townhouse. However, a recent meal at their new venue/experience, Riverstead, left us wanting more and wondering where the meal was. A lot of effort into the presentation, the flavors, the sauces, but no real food. All of a sudden, dinner was coming out and after just a few spoons of solids(mackerel, squid, lamb shoulder and duck heart– truly each was a bout a spoonful) the meal was essentially over. Not worth the cost of the dinner, travel, etc. Hope this changes in the future–
