Delicate little lettuces laced in a light mustard vinaigrette...
Petite Syrah robustly paired with a lamb birria. The mouthwatering spice of guajillo chile and ancho chile. Spicy savoriness characteristic of this Mexican stew...
Rich, creamy chocolate espresso pot au creme paired with Port. Heavy cream, silky Swiss chocolate. A rich finale...
One unforgettable meal...
C&O Restaurant
Easter 2011
C&O Restaurant
515 East Water Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Details:
House salad- local Boston lettuce salad with Pommery mustard vinaigrette
Chocolate pot au creme topped with fresh whipped cream
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
Inspired
I had a dinner tonight that inspired me to start blogging again.
.....the refreshing crispness of a cool California Vermentino.
.....the sweet mousse of chicken liver toast and pickled ramps, impeccably finished off with the most tender of braised lamb shoulders and pappardelle pasta.
Firefly, my muse, thank you.
Firefly at Hotel Madera
1310 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
Dupont Circle neighborhood
Details:
Vermentino, Uvaggio, Lodi, CA, 2009
Chicken Liver Toast- grilled baguette, chopped organic chicken liver, pickled ramps
Braised lamb shoulder and fresh pappardelle pasta- warm olives, sorrel, mascarpone
Reflections:
Standouts included:
Recycled wine bottles used as water glasses
Menus made from cork (!!!) and bamboo
Large tree in center of restaurant full of hanging lanterns and firefly ornaments
Gluten-free menu with a wide selection of items
Supporting local farmers and purveyors (especially happy about Cowgirl Creamery)
20% Kimpton employee discount
Sous-chef, Shane Graybeal, jovially greeted us after our meal, and chatting with Jeremy for a good 5 minutes all things Poste, Firefly, Kimpton, and delicious braised lamb shoulder.
(It is not every day that you receive such specialized treatment from a sous-chef of a fine dining restaurant in DC.)
Very impressive experience overall. No stuffiness. Great ambience. Natural decor. Love the trees.
Oh, and the check came wrapped up in the bottom of a lit-up Mason jar. Firefly, indeed!
.....the refreshing crispness of a cool California Vermentino.
.....the sweet mousse of chicken liver toast and pickled ramps, impeccably finished off with the most tender of braised lamb shoulders and pappardelle pasta.
Firefly, my muse, thank you.
Firefly at Hotel Madera
1310 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
Dupont Circle neighborhood
Details:
Vermentino, Uvaggio, Lodi, CA, 2009
Chicken Liver Toast- grilled baguette, chopped organic chicken liver, pickled ramps
Braised lamb shoulder and fresh pappardelle pasta- warm olives, sorrel, mascarpone
Reflections:
Standouts included:
Recycled wine bottles used as water glasses
Menus made from cork (!!!) and bamboo
Large tree in center of restaurant full of hanging lanterns and firefly ornaments
Gluten-free menu with a wide selection of items
Supporting local farmers and purveyors (especially happy about Cowgirl Creamery)
20% Kimpton employee discount
Sous-chef, Shane Graybeal, jovially greeted us after our meal, and chatting with Jeremy for a good 5 minutes all things Poste, Firefly, Kimpton, and delicious braised lamb shoulder.
(It is not every day that you receive such specialized treatment from a sous-chef of a fine dining restaurant in DC.)
Very impressive experience overall. No stuffiness. Great ambience. Natural decor. Love the trees.
Oh, and the check came wrapped up in the bottom of a lit-up Mason jar. Firefly, indeed!
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Saturday, July 30, 2011
Reminisce
Delicate little lettuces laced in a light mustard vinaigrette...
Petite Syrah robustly paired with a lamb birria. The mouthwatering spice of guajillo chile and ancho chile. Spicy savoriness characteristic of this Mexican stew...
Rich, creamy chocolate espresso pot au creme paired with Port. Heavy cream, silky Swiss chocolate. A rich finale...
One unforgettable meal...
C&O Restaurant
Easter 2011
C&O Restaurant
515 East Water Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Details:
House salad- local Boston lettuce salad with Pommery mustard vinaigrette
Chocolate pot au creme topped with fresh whipped cream
Petite Syrah robustly paired with a lamb birria. The mouthwatering spice of guajillo chile and ancho chile. Spicy savoriness characteristic of this Mexican stew...
Rich, creamy chocolate espresso pot au creme paired with Port. Heavy cream, silky Swiss chocolate. A rich finale...
One unforgettable meal...
C&O Restaurant
Easter 2011
C&O Restaurant
515 East Water Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Details:
House salad- local Boston lettuce salad with Pommery mustard vinaigrette
Chocolate pot au creme topped with fresh whipped cream
Monday, July 25, 2011
Inspired
I had a dinner tonight that inspired me to start blogging again.
.....the refreshing crispness of a cool California Vermentino.
.....the sweet mousse of chicken liver toast and pickled ramps, impeccably finished off with the most tender of braised lamb shoulders and pappardelle pasta.
Firefly, my muse, thank you.
Firefly at Hotel Madera
1310 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
Dupont Circle neighborhood
Details:
Vermentino, Uvaggio, Lodi, CA, 2009
Chicken Liver Toast- grilled baguette, chopped organic chicken liver, pickled ramps
Braised lamb shoulder and fresh pappardelle pasta- warm olives, sorrel, mascarpone
Reflections:
Standouts included:
Recycled wine bottles used as water glasses
Menus made from cork (!!!) and bamboo
Large tree in center of restaurant full of hanging lanterns and firefly ornaments
Gluten-free menu with a wide selection of items
Supporting local farmers and purveyors (especially happy about Cowgirl Creamery)
20% Kimpton employee discount
Sous-chef, Shane Graybeal, jovially greeted us after our meal, and chatting with Jeremy for a good 5 minutes all things Poste, Firefly, Kimpton, and delicious braised lamb shoulder.
(It is not every day that you receive such specialized treatment from a sous-chef of a fine dining restaurant in DC.)
Very impressive experience overall. No stuffiness. Great ambience. Natural decor. Love the trees.
Oh, and the check came wrapped up in the bottom of a lit-up Mason jar. Firefly, indeed!
.....the refreshing crispness of a cool California Vermentino.
.....the sweet mousse of chicken liver toast and pickled ramps, impeccably finished off with the most tender of braised lamb shoulders and pappardelle pasta.
Firefly, my muse, thank you.
Firefly at Hotel Madera
1310 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
Dupont Circle neighborhood
Details:
Vermentino, Uvaggio, Lodi, CA, 2009
Chicken Liver Toast- grilled baguette, chopped organic chicken liver, pickled ramps
Braised lamb shoulder and fresh pappardelle pasta- warm olives, sorrel, mascarpone
Reflections:
Standouts included:
Recycled wine bottles used as water glasses
Menus made from cork (!!!) and bamboo
Large tree in center of restaurant full of hanging lanterns and firefly ornaments
Gluten-free menu with a wide selection of items
Supporting local farmers and purveyors (especially happy about Cowgirl Creamery)
20% Kimpton employee discount
Sous-chef, Shane Graybeal, jovially greeted us after our meal, and chatting with Jeremy for a good 5 minutes all things Poste, Firefly, Kimpton, and delicious braised lamb shoulder.
(It is not every day that you receive such specialized treatment from a sous-chef of a fine dining restaurant in DC.)
Very impressive experience overall. No stuffiness. Great ambience. Natural decor. Love the trees.
Oh, and the check came wrapped up in the bottom of a lit-up Mason jar. Firefly, indeed!
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