Chef's Tasting Menu was awesome! There were four courses for $35 [w/wine pairings $50]. The whole experience was beyond pictures; they do not do it credit. The highlights of each course are underlined.
TUNA CRUDO
cucumber “soba” noodles, tomato ceviche, watermelon pickles, aji amarillo coulis, chipotle aioli
wine pairing:
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) 2010
BUTTER POACHED LOBSTER TAIL
native tomato marmalade, gold potato blini, micro celery, pickled red onion, lobster-tarragon emulsion
wine pairing:
Raymond “R” Collection Chardonnay (Monterey) 2009
BRAISED BONELESS SHORTRIBS
sweet corn polenta cake, goat cheese stuffed squash blossom, roasted mushroom pan jus, horseradish foam
wine pairing:Guenoc Petit Syrah (Lake County) 2009
VANILLA-MANGO
salted vanilla-caramel ice cream, mango “tartare”, strawberry fluid gel, vanilla olive oil cake, mango sorbet
wine pairing:Inniskillin Vidal Ice wine (Ontario)
blognote: Find website here at j gilberts
amuse bouche of Clam Casino which was the greatest start to a fantastic meal [did I say that already?]
amuse bouche of Clam Casino which was the greatest start to a fantastic meal [did I say that already?]
and to top it all off some bags of Guava filled Chocolate Macaroons [and Doggie Treats which would be the ultimate doggy bag!
blognote: The service by Bill was excellent. He explained each course and set the progression to our liking.
1 comment:
Are we talking about the same J. Gilberts?! Wow! Have always had a good meal there, but nothing like this. How many times can I write that I'm jealous of your dining experiences? Thanks for sharing! (Really, I mean it.)
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