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| - I came here for my 21st Birthday and put together a beer pairing menu for my guests ahead of time. Sage was entirely accommodating and provided absolutely impeccable service. The entire staff was welcoming and professional- I was exceedingly satisfied.
To begin with we were brought breads paired with supple butter and Australian sea salt- the sea salt was surprisingly a standout addition.
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Kusshi Oyster - My favorite of the night, don't miss out on these. Trust ME. Kusshi oysters are some of the best ones around.. incredible.
Pacific Yellowtail Crudo- A little bit creamy, but melt in your mouth delicious
I also enjoyed a Glass of Meursault, Joseph Drouhin, Burgundy (this white wine is phenomenal) & La Fin Dumonde - Perfect with the oysters, a light and refreshing pair
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Charred Baby Octopus Caponata- Phenomenal highlight- if you even like octopus, you will Love this one.
Slow-Poached Organic Farm Egg- rich and thick, slow poached perfection
Beer:
Orval Trappist Ale
Schneider Aventinus
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For our main course we had the Salmon, which was done with classic elegance, a dish involving a type of Manta Ray- which I found to be lacking in flavor and moisture compared to the rest of the meal, and the Lamb Cheeks ( which I recommend ordering Rare -Med.Rare. My fiance liked it more well done but I really wasn't a fan) I drank their Cotes du Rhone Clos du Caillou and Chimay Grande Reserve. Both of these were expectedly excellent.
We enjoyed two desserts, but the Canelles de Bordeaux easily stole the show, with its waffle crispness and coconut ice cream.
Tripel Karmeliet was a perfect dessert Pairing & the Glass of P.J. Vlackenberg Eiswein, "Madonna" for me as a little extra indulgence was slightly thicker and sweeter than I prefer, but wonderful all the same. Another guest of mine enjoyed the Sauternes from the menu which wasn't as smooth as I was expecting.
Each of the beers had its own special glass in which to pour to bring out each beer's individual notes; as it should be- My guests were especially impressed when a cover for an entree was brought to the table when one of our guests wasn't present as entrees were served.
Everything about this restaurant is phenomenal- from the ambiance down to the luxurious paper our bill was printed on. I could not have had a better experience.
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