Heirloom tomatoes, at their seasonal peak, were nicely offset by aged feta cheese and thin slices of watermelon.

My entrée, the Asian plum barbecued pork chop, was a little too sweet, but it was nicely offset by the mustard mashed potatoes.

Light browns and beiges nicely offset the dark oak furniture, and the lighting is skilfully arranged to highlight wood and stone.

Their sweetness is never cloying, and is nicely offset by liberal pinches of salt and a squeeze of lime.

The mayonnaise and custard, similar in texture but opposite in taste, made their own weird harmony, nicely offset by quick-boiled broccoli florets.

A pair of sea scallops, seared and smoky from the grill, were nicely offset by sautéed wild mushrooms and grape tomatoes.

The rich flavors in a special appetizer incorporating sautéed shrimps and a small, tender lobster tail were nicely offset by the tang of white wine.

Intriguingly, the loss was also only the third since Strawberry signed, a number nicely offset by the club's six victories that followed the owner-inspired transaction.

The very appealing Mr. Garcia has an intense, studied cool that is nicely offset by bilingual outbursts.

Duck breast was equally terrific, its gaminess nicely offset by baby brussels sprouts, pancetta and pillowy spaetzle.