We had an amazing time this weekend up in Napa Valley with Margie and Jim and their friends Steve and Vivian from LA. The food was decadent, the wines were fabulous, and the conversations were lively – the weekend flew by, and it was such an incredible time!
I will blog about the rest of the trip in later entries, but let’s kick it off with food. We made reservations at The Restaurant at Meadowood which had been awarded with 2 Michelin Stars. The chef had changed since the time the 2 stars were awarded, and we didn’t quite know what to expect with the new chef. Our worries quickly subsided when the food started coming – the presentation, originality, and the tastes were amazing – we’d highly recommend the Kobe Ribeye and the Corn Souffle.
It was a challenge to photograph the food as the lighting changed constantly during the 4.5 hour dinner…
Below is the Chef’s Tasting Menu, followed by the current menu:
Chef’s Tasting Menu
Cold Smoked Toro and Osetra Caviar
Crème Fraiche, Spring Onion, Warm Brioche
Foie Gras and Strawberries
Citrus Cured Spanish Mackerel
Yellow Gazpacho Sorbet, Celery
Lobster and Sweetbread
Morels, Turnip, Summer Truffle
Sonoma Poussin
Cockles, Chorizo, Haricot Vert
Slow Cooked Beef Tenderloin
Melted Spring Onion, Thyme
Fresh Andante Dairy Goat Cheese
Peaches, Olive Oil
Dark Chocolate and Cherries
Banyuls, Cherry Pit, Maple Syrup
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