Restaurants admin | 17 Jan 2007 11:00 pm
Spago
I recently had the pleasure of making my first trip to Wolfgang Puck’s culinary mecca, Spago. I’m not sure why it took me four plus years to book a reservation, but when my friend Gary suggested we give it a whirl I was certainly up for the adventure.
My quick notes:
- The service was impeccable. Our waiter and his supporting cast of water pouring, bread serving and crumb removing characters were top notch. Not only did they take care of our every need, but the waiter was kind enough to bring us complimentary cookies at the end of our meal.
- Given that Spago was the #4 restaurant featured in Gourmet’s “America’s Top 50 Restaurant” list (October ‘06) I had lofty expectations for the cuisine. Fortunately, Executive Chef, Lee Hefter and Chef de Cuisine, Thomas Boyce did not disappoint. Gary and I went a little crazy on the lobster side of the menu, but it was just before New Year’s and we were feeling a little decadent.
- The best thing I ate was the beet layer cake. The combination of beet sweetness and tangy goat cheese was an amazing marriage of flavors. The dish hit a second high note with the addition of the peppery arugula and the perfect hit of citrus dressing around the plate. Delightful!
- I can’t remember what wine we drank, but it was delicious and perfectly paired with our appetizers and entrees.
What we ate:
ROASTED CHINO FARM BEET LAYER CAKE
Warm Sautéed Goat Cheese, Arugula and Shallot-Citrus Dressing
RISOTTO WITH OREGON MOREL
LOBSTER COBB SALAD
LOBSTER “CLUB” SANDWICH
Grilled Walnut Bread, Arugula Tomatoes and Bacon
on 19 Jan 2007 at 5:40 pm 1.Mike said …
Did the wait staff take the photos, too? They look incredible.
But how come no pictures of Gary?
on 23 Jan 2007 at 4:26 pm 2.Geneve said …
I’m so glad that you posted about this meal. Kareem told me that you’d gone to Spago and I wanted the play-by-play!
on 16 Feb 2007 at 9:50 pm 3.Michael said …
Please tell me that you had dessert! Pastry Chef Sherry Yard is one of the most acclaimed pastry chefs in the country, and for good reason - her work is a delight!
Well, at the very least it’s a good reason to go back.