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| - The first time DH and I crossed the threshold of The Capital Grille, it was the hottest day of the summer and we had been hitting the shops at the Promenade and we were very casually dressed and hot and sweaty---ick! The pretty blonde hostess at the door didn't turn a hair but greeted us as warmly as if we had entered wearing furs and diamonds (not in this weather!) But after we checked out the lush, dignified atmosphere and sumptuous menu, DH and I decided this wasn't someplace to grab a quick bite (our plan) so we decided to return when we were comfortable in our skins and clothes and had time to linger.
So last Saturday we returned, at the suggestion of one of our Meet-up group members, to try the Generous Pour. It was a month-long event being put on by the Grille where for $25 you got to sample 7 wines, whites and reds. It was so late by the time we arrived, we decided not to go for a heavy meal and stick to appys. Great decision.
I can't say enough good things about TCG. Greeted again by that nice young hostess, sat in a lightly populated bar and had the very best time! Our bartender, Matt, was wonderful----very attentive. very knowledgeable about the wines and willing to share all that he knew, and when we stumped him with a question, he brought over Jamie. I never caught what's Jamie's role is (sommelier?), but again, very wine-telligent and personable and charming. The staff at TCG just made it a wonderful experience. We liked some of the wines, didn't like some, but in every case, Matt and/or Jamie were able to tell us so much about the grapes and the winemaking process and the wineries.
Our apps were good too! We ordered the pan-fried calamari with cherry peppers and the prosciutto wrapped mozzarella---they came out quickly, hot and delicious.
It was just a super experience, we had such a good time (almost 3 hours!) and we can't wait to to go back---not only to finally try the dinner menu (I salivate looking at it, but steak after 8 pm is not conducive to a good night's sleep)---but Matt gave us a tiny sip from this large glass decanter on the barback. Apparently, they fill it with slices of pineapple and then add Stoli and let it all marinate and the beverage that comes out of that spout is very cold, slightly sweet and slightly acidic and I MUST have an entire frosty glass (or two) of it while the weather is hot, because I know that will be nirvana. Plus there are so many items on the menu I want to try---starters like the Waygu carpaccio and the lobster and crab cakes, then entrees like the Kona crusted sirloin, the Chilean sea bass, the porcini rubbed Delmonico, the seared tuna, the filet mignon, the...the...the whole menu! Oh my gosh, it's seven in the morning and I am craving steak! We can't wait to return!
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