Valentine's Dinner 2011

 This year for Valentine's Day, Dave and I went to LaCaille for dinner, (or as some refer to "the rich man's version of Hooters").  Since Valentine's Day was on Monday and everything is usually so booked and the best places are always so busy, we decided that this year we would go out on Friday evening.  That way we could have an enjoyable Valentine's Day dinner, get a good table, and good service without being rushed and be able to enjoy the evening.  Also, with the estate recently being sold Dave wanted to go one last time before the new owners made all the changes. Even though the restaurant will remain, there will soon be a B&B where the main house now stands.

   

I had never been to LaCaille, and I had heard stories about the food only being so-so, and it was all about the atmosphere and the buxom waitresses.  I will tell you that is NOT SO.  The food was excellent, and the portion was extremely large.  But it was also very expensive.  The restaurant has received 5 stars from AAA for the last 15 years and they proudly display all their dining awards in the front entry.  It is truly a 5 star dining treat for all who visit.  The decor is very lovely and I am so grateful that I let Dave talk me into going.  It was a very rare treat indeed.



Dave choosing his waitress

  


Dave wants to know if this is OK to buy?

This dining room in the summer opens up on to the courtyard where the geese and deer wonder freely and the dining guest experience the wildlife as if they are sitting in a French courtyard. 

I enjoyed baked onion soup, lightly pounded chicken breast sauteed with Chateau La Caille, garlic, caperberry & sun-dried tomatoes, mashed potatoes, and vegetables.  Dave feasted on crab cakes followed by a rack of New Zealand lamb with a Grand Marnier glaze & mint jelly , (Hey Could a Million coyotes be wrong?), mashed potatoes, and vegetables. 

For desert we shared a Bananas Foster, (yummy), then they brought us each a chocolate tuxedo strawberry.  We were so stuffed.  

Oh - did I forget to mention the wonderful baked bread, it was SO GOOD and warm out of the oven.

YES it was a wonderful Valentine's day.  Thanks Dave, you always make EACH and EVERYDAY a wonderful Valentine's Day for me.