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| - This is my 100th review and I was wanting to save it for an extra special place....so here it is and below I'll reveal why I love this gem of a place.
We came here for the 1st time for our 9th anniversary and it did not disappoint. We had never been here before so I called in to make a reservation. They were pretty booked a few weeks out BUT worked with me since it was for a very special occasion (at this point I am already pretty impressed). We got an early reservation, which turned out to work perfectly for our night.
The restaurant was located inside of the casino. The ONLY downside is that it is a little smoky on the way there but there was NO SMOKE at all in the restaurant. It was very classy and modern inside with some ol'school twists in decor like the Mad Men style (mid-century mod) booths and tables that were impeccably clean and all done up by someone with my type of OCD tendencies...everything in the same spot, all the hems were even all the ironing was the perfect. We got there a little early and they opened the restaurant and offered us a seat at their bar.
The bar tender was knowledgeable and friendly. He followed our lead and conversed with us. He had quite the selection of rum and whiskey, so my hubby was happy. The drinks were served beautifully. They also carried our drinks over once our table was ready.
There were several people waiting on us, some one for drinks, our server, some one clearing the table, yet we NEVER felt like our conversation was interrupted. They were all very observant.
Our dinner came with breads made on the premises, one was like a stromboli, a beautiful cornbread with fresh kernals and bacon served in a cast iron skillet and various other options with butter and a pesto butter i swear was made in heaven (it was whipped and I like how that consistency melts in your mouth). We also ordered a fruit, meat and cheese board that was served with about a lb of candied walnuts. This was basically enough for a meal so we asked to take the remainder home to enjoy over some wine.
They serve an amuse bouche here of fillet with a beautifully savory demi glace...Bravo chef! It was delish. I definitly ordered steak. We then recieved a raspberry sorbet to cleanse our pallet and warm towels to get ready for our main course.
I asked for the ribeye med rare with asparagus and brocolini...AMAZING. well seasoned and cooked exactly as I asked for it. The portion was generous and I ate the whole thing because I could not stop myself. The presentation was gorgeous and made me excited to try it. My husband got the special of Elk ribs cooked rare with a very savory and slightly sweet chambord sauce. WOW, it was amazing. Elk is quite lean (hence ordering it fairly rare) and they executed the order to perfection. It was succulent, well seasoned, perfectly cooked (bone in so it was beautiful) and the sauce was a nice complement to the game without being overbearing or masking the harmony of flavors.
We were then surprised with dessert on the house for our anniversary. I am not a dessert person so my hubby picked the old fashioned chocolate cake. It has maybe 15 layers alternating cake with ganache. It included a chocolate plaque wishing us a Happy Anniversary. I had a tiny bite of this heavenly dessert....it was ice cold and served with cold forks (purposely close no doubt) and the minute it made contact with my mouth it melted into a chocolaty pool of rich chocolate flavors and textures. I was a pastry chef, this was amazing cake. I don't like eating desserts out and would come here for coffee and cake-- for anyone that knows me well, this speaks volumes.
They were kind and wished us an amazing night. Well, they helped to make it amazing. I cannot wait to return and try new dishes. This will be our new spot for special occasions.
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