Westexbbq
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- Sep 2, 2005
With the Current Spouse's birthday on February 15th, (happens every year the day after Valentine's day), we decided to make the long overdue pilgrimage to the Taste Bistro last night.
Well, without a doubt, the wait was more than worth it.
After greeting John (Wine & Swine) at the bar, we were escorted to our special table at the "brethren booth" and thus began an amazing evening of culinary delight.
Current Spouse had a Georgia Peach martini and I a pint of Flying Dog and John started us off with a trio of 'small tastes' that included some fried chicken "lollipops", the salt cod fries and the mini peppers with Newsom ham.
We followed up with some deviled eggs and the house-made liverwurst.
Folks, you have never seen such beautiful, taste-tempting morsels along with sauces and spices that that truly tingle the palate.
Next up came the "Taste" part of the evening and CS had the baby iceberg lettuce with blue cheese and bacon and I the mini pulled pork sandwiches with cucumber slaw.
Words begin to fail me now.
Next up was the "Large Taste" and CS opted for the special that night, a fillet mignon with lobster ravioli on a bed of spinach (to die for) and I had the almond crusted sea scallops with Meyer lemon, cauliflower and capers.
Delicious.
A glass of Pinot Grigio for the CS, and I another pint of Flying Dog arrived as ordered, and John also introduced us to the chef, Ed Witt. (this is a very special, most creative and very talented cat.)
We also got a chance to see John's smoke gun and a peek at a future taste that is currently a work in progress.
Though too stuffed for dessert, CS and I decided it would be a shame not to share the sweet potato and bourbon bread pudding with maple ice cream.
(hope you're still with me.)
The staff was outstanding, the service impeccable and what John, Ed et al are creating here is truly amazing.
I am most pleased to be able to add my dos centavos after enjoying one of the most memorable dining experiences that the CS and I have ever had.
If y'all have not yet been, try and make a visit soon.
I know we will be back again soon.
Regards,
Wes
Well, without a doubt, the wait was more than worth it.
After greeting John (Wine & Swine) at the bar, we were escorted to our special table at the "brethren booth" and thus began an amazing evening of culinary delight.
Current Spouse had a Georgia Peach martini and I a pint of Flying Dog and John started us off with a trio of 'small tastes' that included some fried chicken "lollipops", the salt cod fries and the mini peppers with Newsom ham.
We followed up with some deviled eggs and the house-made liverwurst.
Folks, you have never seen such beautiful, taste-tempting morsels along with sauces and spices that that truly tingle the palate.
Next up came the "Taste" part of the evening and CS had the baby iceberg lettuce with blue cheese and bacon and I the mini pulled pork sandwiches with cucumber slaw.
Words begin to fail me now.
Next up was the "Large Taste" and CS opted for the special that night, a fillet mignon with lobster ravioli on a bed of spinach (to die for) and I had the almond crusted sea scallops with Meyer lemon, cauliflower and capers.
Delicious.
A glass of Pinot Grigio for the CS, and I another pint of Flying Dog arrived as ordered, and John also introduced us to the chef, Ed Witt. (this is a very special, most creative and very talented cat.)
We also got a chance to see John's smoke gun and a peek at a future taste that is currently a work in progress.
Though too stuffed for dessert, CS and I decided it would be a shame not to share the sweet potato and bourbon bread pudding with maple ice cream.
(hope you're still with me.)
The staff was outstanding, the service impeccable and what John, Ed et al are creating here is truly amazing.
I am most pleased to be able to add my dos centavos after enjoying one of the most memorable dining experiences that the CS and I have ever had.
If y'all have not yet been, try and make a visit soon.
I know we will be back again soon.
Regards,
Wes
