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Had dinner last week at Ristorante Divino. Chef Bertrand took very good care of me. Here are my notes from the evening:
Dinner at Ristorante Divino,
Chef Bertrand Gilli
June 3, 2015
Amuse-bouche
--Grilled Scallop
--Fresh Asparagus
--Candied Bacon
--Tomato Chutney
----Playful, light, fresh, tart, balanced
----Scallop perfectly grilled, light caramelized crust, tender, juicy inside
----Hints of flavors to come
Appetizer
--Braised Pork Cheek
--Sauté Chanterelles
--Lima Bean - White Corn Succotash
--Bourbon reduction jus
----smokey, creamy, aromatic, light, fun textures
----Beautiful presentation
----Cheeks were smoky, fall apart tender, succulent, melt in your mouth good
----Succotash was combined with some great aromatics, which balanced the smokiness of the cheeks
----the Chanterelles were the lagniappe of the dish; great texture and structure was a playful contrast to the tender cheeks
----all was tied together by the light but indepth flavor of the bourbon jus
Salad
--Hydroponic Bib Lettuce
--Blue Cheese dressing
--Candied Bacon
-- Roma Tomatoes
----Local ingredients
----Tomatoes, lots of great flavor and heartiness
----Dressing bright; good balance between blue cheese tartness, candied bacon sweetness and creamy mayonnaise (?) base
Sautéed Snapper
--A light sauté gave the fish a slightly caramelized crust with a tender, moist fillet
--tomato chutney was sweet and aromatic which enhanced the flavor of the fish
--Grilled mushrooms and baby carrots bought some fun textures into play
--Delicious sautéed artichokes and companioning artichoke sauce brought the dish together into a successful entrée
Dessert (Deconstructed Snickers Bar)
--chocolate-peanut-caramel goodness.
----surprisingly light and creamy
----caramel sweetness was balanced by the crunchiness of the peanuts, a dark chocolate mousse and two layers of dark chocolate
----a nugget representation layer was light but structured and nailed the Snicker Bar remake
Dined here with my wife and a couple of dear friends for the first time since the Regime change last night, and was quite impressed! Everything about the dining experience was stellar, from the moment we dropped the car at the valet. The menu is sleeker and hipper, with an abundance of interesting specials. Bertrand was a master on the floor, engaging the guests with his charm and wit. Our server Alex was on point also, giving seamless service and providing knowledgeable explanations of the specials, and answered all of our questions. Then there's the food. The new menu is refreshingly sleeker and modernized. The specials were innovative, offering playful twists to classic dishes. Although I have always love the food at Ristorante Divino, this is clearly not your father's Ristorante Divino. I tried all the dishes at the table, and was impressed not only by their creativity, but their flawless execution.
The service is amazing the food is amazing! My husband got the lamb and I got the spaghetti and meatballs. They were fantastic. The drinks are stiff and the wine selection is like nothing I've seen before. There's something for everyone. The atmosphere is cozy and quiet it's a great place for both date night and family parties. Everyone should eat here atleast once.
The peppers & sausage were amazing!! Great service & delicious food !
Fantastic food great service will definitely be back!
The food and the atmosphere and the service were all excellent!!!!
This is what I imagine the food in heaven tastes like! We had the filet mignon and it was absolutely delicious. This was our first time here and we already can't wait to come again!
Cozy,warm atmosphere and amazing food and service. What an enjoyable experience.
Delicious food in a quaint setting. Loved it!! Staff was very knowledgeable and professional!!
Great atmosphere, incredible food and Connor provided upparalled service.
Wonderful food! Excellent service! Intimate atmosphere!!!
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