PopTodd Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 My friend is the chef, and my other friend is the GM/somellier. Menu at the web site, here. I am so looking forward to this! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Looks really good. Enjoy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 wow!! Need a date?? Special occasion? Enjoy! Wife's birthday (late celebration). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 My wife and I want to start to try some fine dining once a month or so and looked at this place. It's on our list, but not sure when we willl hit it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smokestack Joe Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 oh nice, i would start with the POLIPO, delve into the CAPASANTA ROSPO, finish with the CORZETTI. im a Chianti hound so i would imbibe with that vino. have fun! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 oh nice, i would start with the POLIPO, delve into the CAPASANTA ROSPO, finish with the CORZETTI. im a Chianti hound so i would imbibe with that vino. have fun! Not much in the culinary world is more sensuous than a grilled polipo (octopus); the crisp, charred exterior; the snap; and then the musky aroma, as you chew. Seriously. I freaking love it. EDIT:And the chef is not only a friend of mine, but we used to be roommates, right out of college.I was waiting tables during my job search, and he was in culinary school, working at a gourmet food shop. I'd come home, and he'd come ack from his job with fresh mussels that he'd steam in white wine, and serve with homemade marinara, a bottle of white wine (or a crisp, bright red), and a baguette, with goat cheese.We'd eat in front of the TV, while playing NHL '95 on his Sega. Good times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smokestack Joe Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 that is a great friend to have! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 Well, how was it? I got a phone call from my one friend who works there at 1:00 on Friday: he was let go.So, even though my other friend is still there, it just didn't feel right, so we cancelled our reservations for that evening. We wound up here instead: VIE Had a 7-course chef's tasting that was pretty outstanding. A 3-hour meal is a nice thing to enjoy every now and then.And, as the restaurant is in a sleepy little suburb, we didn't have to pay for parking and all that. Hell, we could've walked there, if we didn't want to go out for a little while longer after the meal. One of these days, we'll get out to Cibbo and have my chef friend's food. But on the DAY that my other friend was let go, it just wasn't right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Vie is very good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 Here are a couple of things that were a part of the (10-course) tasting: •nichols farm squash blossoms, housemade salt cod brandade,roasted eggplant, herbs, arugula •fried soft shell crab, local wood-grilled green beans, nichols farm sweet corn,pickled hot pepper vinaigrette, roasted tomato mayonnaise •nathan’s charcuterie plate: mortadella, country paté, bresaola,local greens, pickled local beets, plum and pinot noir jam, red wine vinaigrette •heirloom tomato panzanella: tomato jam, lomo, heirloom tomatoes,rustic croutons, aged sherry vinegar, manley’s feta, fried sweet onions •28 day aged dietzler farm beef combination: wood-grilled steak and“smokey mountain” beef chuck,cedar grove cheddar biscuits,nichols farm broccoli, green tomatoes, tomato beef jus •semolina lasagna, grilled summer squashes and sweet peppers, ricotta, chanterelles, tomato and balsamic vinaigrette, kinnikinnick farm arugula Others weren't on the menu. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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