We were promptly seated, and ordered leisurely from the prix fixe menu
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| Like a tourist |
First gift from the Chef
Gruyere Cheese Pastry Puff
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| Ooey gooey. Salty |
Second gift from the Chef
Broccoli Soup
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| Bland. |
Third gift from the Chef
Turnips
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| Bitter. Unappetizing. A bit puzzling |
House Offering
Sourdough Bread and Butter
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| Warm and chewy |
1st Course
Kumamoto Oysters
Lobster Cauliflower Panna Cotta
Chervil, Caviar, Sourdough
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| Light and luxurious |
Confit Foie Gras Torchon
Local pear, Georgia peaches
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Sumptuous.
Lovely sweet peach sauce |
House Offering
Brioche
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| Warm and crunchy |
2nd Course
Wild Mushroom Risotto
Morel Mushrooms, English Peas, Parmesan
Black Truffle Vinaigrette
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Most exquisite risotto experience
Flavorful. Creamy. Perfect consistency. Noticeably fresh ingredients |
Gulf Crab Fritter
Thai Pepper, Avocado
Asian Pear, Grapefruit
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Awe-inspiring. Moan-inducing. Plenty of enticing, soft, crab meat
An extraordinary thai pepper sauce with a divine combination of heat and flavor |
3rd Course
Jamison Farm Lamb prepared five ways
Summerland Farm Onion
Natural Jus
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Incredibly moist & tender. Well-seasoned
Delectable creamy pile of sliced onions |
Wood Grilled Dry Aged Prime NY Strip
Summerland Farm Carrots, Hakurei Turnips
Spring Onion, Summerland Farm Lacinato Kale
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| Also moist, tender, and perfectly cooked/seasoned |
4th Course
Selection of Cheese from Star Provisions
Accompanied by a Fig bar, Nuts, Olives, and Bread
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| The delicious nutty, gouda cheese from Holland. Off the chain. |
Capra Gia Goat's Milk Cheese, Carrollton, GA
Roasted, Raw & Pickled Beets
Pine Nuts, Wild Leaves
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| Pleasing and pleasant lemon sorbet. Otherwise an unexciting dish |
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| Pretty flower |
Gift from the Pastry Chef
Lemon Milk
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| Light. Airy. Mildly sweet. Delightful |
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| Hubby's favorite dessert of the night |
5th Course
Valrhona Chocolate Cake
Mint Ice Cream
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Decadent chocolate cake
Refreshing mint ice cream (that actually tasted like real mint) |
Goat Cheese Cake
Dulce de Leche
Coffee Ice Cream
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Overly rich and creamy
Fragrant coffee-flavored ice cream |
Gift from the Bakery Chef
3-Tiered Brown Sugar Cupcake
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| Not too sweet. Light, with a good bite. |
Gifts from the Pastry Chef
Dark Chocolate Bonbons, Marshmallow, Lemon Jelly Candy
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| Sweetness overload |
Warm Butter Madeleines
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| At this point, stomachs are too full to appreciate |
Impeccable service. Romantic ambience. Some of the most delicious delicacies I've ever consumed. Not everything was perfect, but I will agree that it was an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Happy dining.
