A slight delay

Wow, things have really been moving fast. It seems like yesterday that we started construction. After, some ups and downs though it finally look like we will be able to open in the next 10 days or so. While we had hoped to be open by the beginning of March things have moved a little slower than anticipated. But, with every set back it becomes clear that the space is truly special. I am so excited to serve all of you again and to welcome new guests to a really unique and great space. 

With all the delays the one thing that was completed early was the kitchen, which has been great to do some testing and tasting. What has become clear is that I have a great team of passionate and committed cooks whose sole goal is to make the best food they can. The food style is decidedly European with a focus on Italy and France with just a touch of fresh Asian Flavor. The food is bright, fresh and clean with little frying or butter used throughout. 

Our Bakery is taking shape and I tasted some great bread over the last few days and can say that our bread will stand head and above the rest. We are using old world bread making techniques, high quality ingredients and baking fresh everyday. Along with our bread program we will also be showcasing beautiful tarts and cakes in the dining room for everyone to see. They include a gorgeous blueberry and coconut tart with just a hint of lemon, a decadent valrhona chocolate tart on a polenta crust and a superbly sweet/sour whole lemon tart that has just the right amount of bitterness and lemony sweetness. Along with all of that we will be baking muffins, scones, cookies and cupcakes fresh everyday, guaranteed. 

If you have been reading this blog, feel free to drop me a line and say hello. It gets a little lonely when no one says hello. Good eats!