To celebrate Inna's birthday, I've been trying to set up a dinner at one of our favorite local restaurants for the past few weeks. Unfortunately, Alex came down with pneumonia, and we had to reschedule her birthday dinner multiple times.
We were finally able to enjoy the food and hospitality of The Plumed Horse in Saratoga. The Plumed Horse is a Michelin 1-star restaurant and is one of our favorite alternatives to Manresa.
When we arrived, we ordered some Dr. Loosen Spatlese Riesling from the Mosel region of Germany. We visited Mosel a few years ago and enjoyed the food and wine there. The wine was sweet and delicious.
After reviewing the menu, Inna decided to try the Chef's tasting menu, which included a series of small dishes:
Inna's first entree was the Cauliflower Panna Cotta. It looked exciting and tasted beautiful.
The next dish was the Nantucket Bay Scallops. The portion was small - enough for a single bite.
The California Halibut followed the scallops and was a well-sized portion of fish. It was very well-seasoned and tasted delicious.
The Roasted Squab came next, and it was good for one bite.
The Braised Veal Cheek was the best dish on the tasting menu. It was so delicious! Inna shared it with me, and it was absolutely the best veal I have ever tried. It was so delicate and so tender and juicy.
The Key Lime semifreddo was one of Inna's desserts and was a good beginning.
The Chicory & Escarole Salad came next, and it was a small salad dish with primary leaves. It served as a good appetizer.
My main dish, "Sea Bass," came next, and it was more generously sized, well prepared, and delicious. The sauce really added to the taste.
The Plumed Horse waiter brought us some fabulous desserts to clean the palate before our main dessert.
We were finally able to enjoy the food and hospitality of The Plumed Horse in Saratoga. The Plumed Horse is a Michelin 1-star restaurant and is one of our favorite alternatives to Manresa.
When we arrived, we ordered some Dr. Loosen Spatlese Riesling from the Mosel region of Germany. We visited Mosel a few years ago and enjoyed the food and wine there. The wine was sweet and delicious.
After reviewing the menu, Inna decided to try the Chef's tasting menu, which included a series of small dishes:
- Cauliflower Panna Cotta (kampachi, Brussels sprouts, bonito)
- Nantucket Bay Scallops (sunchoke veloute, radishes, dashi foam)
- California Halibut (charred onion, red wine marmalade, consomme)
- Roasted Squab (polenta ravioli, braised Squab, black trumpet mushroom)
- Braised Veal Cheek (celery root, veal sweetbread, pickled allium)
- Key Lime semifreddo (toasted meringue, fingerling "pop" rocks, graham streusel
- Manjari Chocolates ganache
Inna's first entree was the Cauliflower Panna Cotta. It looked exciting and tasted beautiful.
The next dish was the Nantucket Bay Scallops. The portion was small - enough for a single bite.
The California Halibut followed the scallops and was a well-sized portion of fish. It was very well-seasoned and tasted delicious.
The Roasted Squab came next, and it was good for one bite.
The Braised Veal Cheek was the best dish on the tasting menu. It was so delicious! Inna shared it with me, and it was absolutely the best veal I have ever tried. It was so delicate and so tender and juicy.
The Key Lime semifreddo was one of Inna's desserts and was a good beginning.
The Manjari chocolate ganache was a small dessert with delicious dark chocolate. It was rich and satisfying.
I chose from the standard menu and ordered the following two dishes:
- Chicory & Escarole Salad (roasted & pickled Bartlett pear, walnut, pomegranate molasses)
- Sea Bass
The Chef brought us a complimentary portion of Bisque soup. The soup was warm and delicious.
The Chicory & Escarole Salad came next, and it was a small salad dish with primary leaves. It served as a good appetizer.
My main dish, "Sea Bass," came next, and it was more generously sized, well prepared, and delicious. The sauce really added to the taste.
The Plumed Horse waiter brought us some fabulous desserts to clean the palate before our main dessert.
For dessert, I ordered some Apple Beignets (tiny donuts). They were soft, chewy, and quite delicious, and I am not a fan of donuts.
The staff brought out a nice Birthday Surprise dessert for Inna.
We enjoyed our dinner very much. The food quality and presentation are as good as the two Michelin star-rated Manresa.
This is my first time wearing my brand new Brooks Brothers suit.
This is my first time wearing my brand new Brooks Brothers suit.
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