A Birthday dinner with our 60s group

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A few years ago (is it 8 already?) a group of five ladies from PHCRC decided to celebrate our husbands' 60th birthdays. We had a blast and have been a group ever since. We try to go out for dinner about once a month and we usually go to restaurants that will honor 4 or 5  -buy one entree and get one free -coupons. The challenge is finding "that" restaurant. It's fun to get a deal but not entirely necessary!
Every once in a while we splurge.This month we headed (sans coupons) to The Heritage, the restaurant linked to the culinary arts program of the local community college. We had some very fine meals. Two dishes were prepared table side. You will have to agree after seeing the photos that the food was amazing. Nothing bad comes out of that kitchen because the instructors keep a watchful eye.
The first was a sea scallop appetizer. It was such fun to see it in "flames"!
 The sauce was pancetta, scallions, garlic, heavy cream with freshly ground salt and pepper.
 Just beautiful and very tasty!
 The appetizers were beautiful and scrumptious!
California dipper:
 ?? just can't remember
 Tomato bisque:
 Wild mushroom toast (topped with quail eggs)
 Foie Gras Crème Brûlée
 Caramelized Brussels Sprouts 


 Chinese Ramen Noodle Soup  (the black object is a heated stone over which the broth was poured to keep it warm)


 Those were just the appetizers!!
Followed by a mango citrus sorbet to clean the palate
The entrees were elegant and delicious! 
Berkshire Pork Chop
 Vegan Wellington 
 Damn Yankees Pot Roast 
 Veal Flank Steak
 Pan Roasted Quail
 Damn Yankees Pot Roast 

 Steak and a Bone 
 The red snapper special:
 Wagyu Beef

After that feast only a few had room for dessert and coffee.
The only dessert I was able to photograph: macerated fruit with sauvignon sauce.





 Last but not least an accompaniment for our coffee: whipped cream, chocolate and sugar cubes...so elegant. 

Some of the the group trying to decide what to order.

Eileen taking a shot...of miso, wakeme and green onion soup

Arie and Sheri looking at the book for Jim DeJong..

It was a very fine evening: good friends and good food!
If you get a chance you really should try out this restaurant. It's closed for the season until next fall but well worth the wait!

Comments

GOTG said…
I started drooling at photo one and just kept going. how fun!!
2:39 PM
Unknown said…
Yah, what GOTG said, it looks delicious.
1:15 AM
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