rev:text
| - In a nutshell, the view was spectacular! I was impressed at 1:00 p.m., so I can only imagine how amazed I would be at 8:00 p.m. And, the food was a splendid compliment to the atmosphere!
I lunched here recently for business with my recruiter and had a marvelous dining experience! He and I shared our love for oysters over the Rockefeller. So delish were they that we were falling all over ourselves to offer the other the last one. I insisted he have it out of sheer politeness, and the fact that he was picking up the tab. Likewise, I endeavor to stay in his good graces... he is after all keeping my resume in the forefront of his mind for gainful, high-paying employment to keep me eating and Yelp-ing!
With oysters devoured, and without further niceties, we both ordered the salmon Oscar, which was the day's lunch special. When it arrived looking all scrumptious and stuff... OMG, I could hardly contain myself. It's presentation was a feast for the eyes, and the type of entree you knew was going to bring about a feeding frenzy for the palate, just from the mere sight of it. And, indeed, it did not disappoint! The salmon was moist with the perfect doneness, not overcooked or dry. It was topped with a generous amount grilled asparagus spears, crab cake (yes, crab cake, not lump crab meat) and buerre blanc sauce. Of course, I ordered extra buerre blanc on the side, just 'cause I'm saucy like that! LOL! It was accompanied by a well prepared vegetable risotto, laced with cheesy creaminess, roasted zucchini, yellow squash, and red pepper... somebody pass the tip jar for that risotto alone!
The wait staff service (there were a few) was very attentive and accommodating, although the female taking our order did not have the greatest personality. Nevertheless, napkins were folded, crumbs were whisked from the tablecloth, and beverage glasses were kept full at all times.
No dessert pairings this time around, as the remaining time was spent talking business. If our meal was an indicator, then we are off to a good start to add Bentley's to the list of upscale restaurants to which I have grown accustomed! Loves it!
|