Thursday, February 23, 2023

Birthday Dinner at The Plumed Horse

For Inna's big birthday, I made reservations for Thursday, February 23rd, at our favorite Michelin Star-rated local restaurant nearby - The Plumed Horse.


The San Francisco Bay area was experiencing a powerful winter storm, with temperatures plunging into the low 40s and periods of heavy rain. We drove to Saratoga without issues, and I parked my minivan nearby.

After being seated, we were presented with the Chef's Tasting Menu - the only menu available. Usually, the A La Carte Menu is also available.


On the menu, we had the following list of menu courses (we ordered identical courses) at $225 per person.

  • Wild Albacore Tuna
  • Black Pepper & Parmesan Souffle (our usual standout favorite)
  • Mt. Lassen Trout
  • Alsatian Onion Tarte
  • Fogline Farm Chicken
  • Brandt Beef Tenderloin
  • Coconut Sorbet
  • Valrhona Manjar Cremeux
  • Cookies & Birthday Candle 

 For drinks, I ordered a Cadillac Margarita, and Inna ordered one of the other drinks.





The Plumed Horse Review

Highlights

  • Exquisitely prepared dishes, with Black Pepper & Parmesan Souffle as a standout dish
  • Quiet atmosphere
  • Efficient service

Lowlights

  • Very expensive ($225/person without wine)
  • Service was slower than last time
  • No A La Carte Menu was available




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