So, posts two days in a row. A recent record. I learned today that last Thursday night a food critic from the Baltimore Sun dined at my restaurant. I remember the table as we were not that busy on Thursday so the service was excellent. I had time to give each table a couple of samples (chef’s gifts) of dishes they did not order so that could not have hurt, I think. I learned this because I was contacted by email today to schedule a photographer and for some follow up questions.
The reviewer dined on my Artichoke Scallop appetizer which is a number 10 scallop (meaning 10 to the pound) very large wild sea scallop harvested off the coast of Rhode Island I believe. The single scallop is gently seared and served with a confit of artichoke, raisin and orange. This dish was a big hit so I am thinking this is good so far.
Next she had the Braciole which has been a big seller and one of the few dishes on the menu since the day we opened. A somewhat Italian culinary school friend of mine known as Cip, short for Cipriano Illiano actually tried my recipe and he liked it so I think I am good on this one too. The Braciole was taken from the oven about 30 minutes before service so it was really fresh.
She finished with the Panna Cotto topped with a hot raspberry sauce. I had made the Panna Cotta a few days earlier so it wasn’t brand new but it holds well in the fridge so I am hoping she loved it. I remember giving her a sample of my orange marmalade gelato which was really tasty.
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Chefs, Baltimore
