***The Burnsley Dining Room*** Saturday, February 21
This restaurant was part of the Burnsley Hotel in Capitol Hill. We went with our friends Rick and Mary.
Food: I had the lobster bisque, filet mignon, and banana’s foster. Jon had the cheese plate, filet mignon, and banana’s foster. The food was delicious and well presented. The only down side was that the banana’s foster was not prepared table side, so we didn’t get to see any flames.
Service: The service was terrible. We thought that maybe the server we had was really a hostess filing in for a waiter. She had poor etiquette throughout the entire meal, and she didn’t have a clue as to what the food was. When she was asked what the cake was under our filet’s, she said it was a risotto, but it was a potato cake.
Atmosphere: The atmosphere was nice. Very quite and cozy. I didn’t care much for the décor, or the outdated vinyl booths.
***Sullivan’s Steak House*** Monday, February 23
We met up with our friends Amanda and Erik here to catch up. We used the gift certificate that I received for my contributions toward the cityWILD benefit last year.
Food: I had the lobster bisque, filet mignon, and cheesecake. Jon had the Caesar salad, Center-Cut Delmonico steak, and the chocolate mocha mousse cake. We each had mushroom caps and horseradish mashed potatoes for our side. The food was good, but not as flavorful as the Burnsley. The presentation was kind of flat too, not very pretty, but not ugly. Jon really enjoyed his Martini, and said that it was one of the best he’s had.
Service: The service was good. However, towards the end of our meal we started to feel rushed because they brought out desert when we had not even finished the main course.
Atmosphere: The atmosphere was great; modern and updated, but still warm and cozy. It was a packed house, but even then, it wasn’t a strain to hear the conversation at our table.
***O's Steak and Seafood at The Westin Westminster*** Tuesday, March 3
Aimee and Luke joined us for a wonderful meal at O’s. This restaurant was only 15 minutes North of our house, and it was nice to go somewhere not in the city.
Food: I had the Lump Crab Cake with Avocado Relish, Watercress and Sriracha Caviar, Roasted Prime Rib with Baby Yukon Potatoes and Onion Jus, and Liquid Nitrogen Whipped Blueberry Ice Cream with Grilled Yuzu Pound Cake and Caramel. Jon had the Crab Cake as well, the Grilled Salmon with Shitake, Asparagus and Hoison Brulee, and the Vanilla Custard with Peach Air and Tapioca Pearls. I also have to mention that Luke had the Apple Tarragon Puree with Smoked Bacon Wrapped Mushrooms for his first course, and I had a taste. The food was incredible! I really enjoyed the variety and flavor. We all had a hard time deciding what to get because the menu looked so good. The presentation of the food was beautiful. I was a little worried at first that we would be eating little portions of food art, but the portions were perfect, I even took some of the prime rib home.
Service: The service was very good. My only complaint is that my Shirley Temple never got refilled, but our water glasses were never empty. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and professional.
Atmosphere: The atmosphere was really nice. There was really nothing special about the tables, chairs, or decor but it all fit together well and it didn’t distract from conversation or the meal.
Overall, I definitely enjoyed O’s the best. And although we could not afford to go there for kicks, it is on my list for an anniversary or birthday dinner celebration possibility.
Small Fry News
We got the test results for the sequential screening back yesterday, they all came back negative, which means that our baby is healthy so far. I also felt the baby move a lot for the first time yesterday. I think that we have a future gymnast coming; it felt like baby was doing back flips for about 20-30 minutes. It was soooo awesome! I am starting to “show” for those who know I am pregnant, here is a picture from last night- can you see Small Fry???
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It is 6:45 A.M. and I am starving for dinner! Perhaps you found your calling as a restaurant critic?
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