I visited Aster on their second month of opening with much fanfare since I had two friends celebrating their (late) birthdays. I was a bit under the weather that day only to be semi-perked up with a hot toddy from the Irish pub across the street. However, the NorCal savory dishes at Aster left me wanting for something punchier. It was only when desserts came when I became fully perked up. Seasonal, refreshing and well-balanced desserts made our birthday celebrants together with yours truly smile in unison.