i believe in surrounding ourselves with things that inspire us, especially in the home, and one way to do that is to frame up inspiring quotes. one of my favorites is from gandhi: “be truthful, gentle and fearless” this piece was created by my cousin abbey, who runs h.e.a.r.t. by artistic dreams. she’s a one-woman powerhouse who hand-paints her own designs on her products (tote bags, pencil cases, paper goods, etc), does the marketing, and the selling. she started dabbling in digital design too, but there is something rustic about hand-drawn pieces. i finally found the perfect frame for my quote, and it now sits on our fireplace mantle as a daily reminder. she is based in manila, philippines and shares her daily life, projects, musings, and lovely lovely photographs on her blog, Le Reveur. * the piece below was another quote i commissioned abbey to paint for a friend
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i believe in surrounding ourselves with things that inspire us, especially in the home, and one way to do that is to frame up inspiring quotes. one of my favorites is from gandhi: “be truthful, gentle and fearless” this piece was created by my cousin abbey, who runs h.e.a.r.t. by artistic dreams. she’s a one-woman powerhouse who hand-paints her own designs on her products (tote bags, pencil cases, paper goods, etc), does the marketing, and the selling. she started dabbling in digital design too, but there is something rustic about hand-drawn pieces. i finally found the perfect frame for my quote, and it now sits on our fireplace mantle as a daily reminder. she is based in manila, philippines and shares her daily life, projects, musings, and lovely lovely photographs on her blog, Le Reveur. * the piece below was another quote i commissioned abbey to paint for a friend
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i believe in surrounding ourselves with things that inspire us, especially in the home, and one way to do that is to frame up inspiring quotes. one of my favorites is from gandhi: “be truthful, gentle and fearless” this piece was created by my cousin abbey, who runs h.e.a.r.t. by artistic dreams. she’s a one-woman powerhouse who hand-paints her own designs on her products (tote bags, pencil cases, paper goods, etc), does the marketing, and the selling. she started dabbling in digital design too, but there is something rustic about hand-drawn pieces. i finally found the perfect frame for my quote, and it now sits on our fireplace mantle as a daily reminder. she is based in manila, philippines and shares her daily life, projects, musings, and lovely lovely photographs on her blog, Le Reveur. * the piece below was another quote i commissioned abbey to paint for a friend
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i believe in surrounding ourselves with things that inspire us, especially in the home, and one way to do that is to frame up inspiring quotes. one of my favorites is from gandhi:

“be truthful, gentle and fearless”

this piece was created by my cousin abbey, who runs h.e.a.r.t. by artistic dreams. she’s a one-woman powerhouse who hand-paints her own designs on her products (tote bags, pencil cases, paper goods, etc), does the marketing, and the selling. she started dabbling in digital design too, but there is something rustic about hand-drawn pieces. i finally found the perfect frame for my quote, and it now sits on our fireplace mantle as a daily reminder.

she is based in manila, philippines and shares her daily life, projects, musings, and lovely lovely photographs on her blog, Le Reveur.

* the piece below was another quote i commissioned abbey to paint for a friend

while we were out taking pictures last saturday around washington park/OTR area, we got hungry and needed to find a lunch place that was close by, hopefully in walking distance - we were starving at that point. luckily, we eyed the anchor-otr, on the corner of race and 15th, and our bellies were happy, plus we got to try a new place! the interior was what caught my attention as soon as we walked in. i let cheeks peruse the menu, while my eyes darted around the room to look at all the details that the owner had thoughtfully put together in this restaurant. it’s a lovely lovely space! i was happy that it was way after the lunch rush so i could roam around and take all these pictures. more from the set here. we ordered: oysters fish and chips crawfish beignet fresh-squeezed lemonade bloody mary we hope when we return we get to sit at the table by the window with all the pillows! happy weekend everyone!
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while we were out taking pictures last saturday around washington park/OTR area, we got hungry and needed to find a lunch place that was close by, hopefully in walking distance - we were starving at that point. luckily, we eyed the anchor-otr, on the corner of race and 15th, and our bellies were happy, plus we got to try a new place! the interior was what caught my attention as soon as we walked in. i let cheeks peruse the menu, while my eyes darted around the room to look at all the details that the owner had thoughtfully put together in this restaurant. it’s a lovely lovely space! i was happy that it was way after the lunch rush so i could roam around and take all these pictures. more from the set here. we ordered: oysters fish and chips crawfish beignet fresh-squeezed lemonade bloody mary we hope when we return we get to sit at the table by the window with all the pillows! happy weekend everyone!
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while we were out taking pictures last saturday around washington park/OTR area, we got hungry and needed to find a lunch place that was close by, hopefully in walking distance - we were starving at that point. luckily, we eyed the anchor-otr, on the corner of race and 15th, and our bellies were happy, plus we got to try a new place! the interior was what caught my attention as soon as we walked in. i let cheeks peruse the menu, while my eyes darted around the room to look at all the details that the owner had thoughtfully put together in this restaurant. it’s a lovely lovely space! i was happy that it was way after the lunch rush so i could roam around and take all these pictures. more from the set here. we ordered: oysters fish and chips crawfish beignet fresh-squeezed lemonade bloody mary we hope when we return we get to sit at the table by the window with all the pillows! happy weekend everyone!
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while we were out taking pictures last saturday around washington park/OTR area, we got hungry and needed to find a lunch place that was close by, hopefully in walking distance - we were starving at that point. luckily, we eyed the anchor-otr, on the corner of race and 15th, and our bellies were happy, plus we got to try a new place! the interior was what caught my attention as soon as we walked in. i let cheeks peruse the menu, while my eyes darted around the room to look at all the details that the owner had thoughtfully put together in this restaurant. it’s a lovely lovely space! i was happy that it was way after the lunch rush so i could roam around and take all these pictures. more from the set here. we ordered: oysters fish and chips crawfish beignet fresh-squeezed lemonade bloody mary we hope when we return we get to sit at the table by the window with all the pillows! happy weekend everyone!
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while we were out taking pictures last saturday around washington park/OTR area, we got hungry and needed to find a lunch place that was close by, hopefully in walking distance - we were starving at that point. luckily, we eyed the anchor-otr, on the corner of race and 15th, and our bellies were happy, plus we got to try a new place! the interior was what caught my attention as soon as we walked in. i let cheeks peruse the menu, while my eyes darted around the room to look at all the details that the owner had thoughtfully put together in this restaurant. it’s a lovely lovely space! i was happy that it was way after the lunch rush so i could roam around and take all these pictures. more from the set here. we ordered: oysters fish and chips crawfish beignet fresh-squeezed lemonade bloody mary we hope when we return we get to sit at the table by the window with all the pillows! happy weekend everyone!
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while we were out taking pictures last saturday around washington park/OTR area, we got hungry and needed to find a lunch place that was close by, hopefully in walking distance - we were starving at that point. luckily, we eyed the anchor-otr, on the corner of race and 15th, and our bellies were happy, plus we got to try a new place! the interior was what caught my attention as soon as we walked in. i let cheeks peruse the menu, while my eyes darted around the room to look at all the details that the owner had thoughtfully put together in this restaurant. it’s a lovely lovely space! i was happy that it was way after the lunch rush so i could roam around and take all these pictures. more from the set here. we ordered: oysters fish and chips crawfish beignet fresh-squeezed lemonade bloody mary we hope when we return we get to sit at the table by the window with all the pillows! happy weekend everyone!
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while we were out taking pictures last saturday around washington park/OTR area, we got hungry and needed to find a lunch place that was close by, hopefully in walking distance - we were starving at that point. luckily, we eyed the anchor-otr, on the corner of race and 15th, and our bellies were happy, plus we got to try a new place! the interior was what caught my attention as soon as we walked in. i let cheeks peruse the menu, while my eyes darted around the room to look at all the details that the owner had thoughtfully put together in this restaurant. it’s a lovely lovely space! i was happy that it was way after the lunch rush so i could roam around and take all these pictures. more from the set here. we ordered: oysters fish and chips crawfish beignet fresh-squeezed lemonade bloody mary we hope when we return we get to sit at the table by the window with all the pillows! happy weekend everyone!
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while we were out taking pictures last saturday around washington park/OTR area, we got hungry and needed to find a lunch place that was close by, hopefully in walking distance - we were starving at that point. luckily, we eyed the anchor-otr, on the corner of race and 15th, and our bellies were happy, plus we got to try a new place! the interior was what caught my attention as soon as we walked in. i let cheeks peruse the menu, while my eyes darted around the room to look at all the details that the owner had thoughtfully put together in this restaurant. it’s a lovely lovely space! i was happy that it was way after the lunch rush so i could roam around and take all these pictures. more from the set here. we ordered: oysters fish and chips crawfish beignet fresh-squeezed lemonade bloody mary we hope when we return we get to sit at the table by the window with all the pillows! happy weekend everyone!
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while we were out taking pictures last saturday around washington park/OTR area, we got hungry and needed to find a lunch place that was close by, hopefully in walking distance - we were starving at that point. luckily, we eyed the anchor-otr, on the corner of race and 15th, and our bellies were happy, plus we got to try a new place! the interior was what caught my attention as soon as we walked in. i let cheeks peruse the menu, while my eyes darted around the room to look at all the details that the owner had thoughtfully put together in this restaurant. it’s a lovely lovely space! i was happy that it was way after the lunch rush so i could roam around and take all these pictures. more from the set here. we ordered: oysters fish and chips crawfish beignet fresh-squeezed lemonade bloody mary we hope when we return we get to sit at the table by the window with all the pillows! happy weekend everyone!
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while we were out taking pictures last saturday around washington park/OTR area, we got hungry and needed to find a lunch place that was close by, hopefully in walking distance - we were starving at that point. luckily, we eyed the anchor-otr, on the corner of race and 15th, and our bellies were happy, plus we got to try a new place! the interior was what caught my attention as soon as we walked in. i let cheeks peruse the menu, while my eyes darted around the room to look at all the details that the owner had thoughtfully put together in this restaurant. it’s a lovely lovely space! i was happy that it was way after the lunch rush so i could roam around and take all these pictures. more from the set here. we ordered: oysters fish and chips crawfish beignet fresh-squeezed lemonade bloody mary we hope when we return we get to sit at the table by the window with all the pillows! happy weekend everyone!
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while we were out taking pictures last saturday around washington park/OTR area, we got hungry and needed to find a lunch place that was close by, hopefully in walking distance - we were starving at that point. luckily, we eyed the anchor-otr, on the corner of race and 15th, and our bellies were happy, plus we got to try a new place!

the interior was what caught my attention as soon as we walked in. i let cheeks peruse the menu, while my eyes darted around the room to look at all the details that the owner had thoughtfully put together in this restaurant. it’s a lovely lovely space! i was happy that it was way after the lunch rush so i could roam around and take all these pictures. more from the set here.

we ordered:

  • oysters
  • fish and chips
  • crawfish beignet
  • fresh-squeezed lemonade
  • bloody mary

we hope when we return we get to sit at the table by the window with all the pillows!

happy weekend everyone!

this past weekend … took pictures around the city -  spied more old buildings through alleyways, while we were on foot in OTR. 80s prom style - to celebrate a friend’s 40th birthday, it was all about teal and pink eye shadows, hair spray, puffed sleeves, ruffles, leggings, patterned stockings and high hair.  hope your weekend was just as fun!
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this past weekend … took pictures around the city -  spied more old buildings through alleyways, while we were on foot in OTR. 80s prom style - to celebrate a friend’s 40th birthday, it was all about teal and pink eye shadows, hair spray, puffed sleeves, ruffles, leggings, patterned stockings and high hair.  hope your weekend was just as fun!
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this past weekend … took pictures around the city -  spied more old buildings through alleyways, while we were on foot in OTR. 80s prom style - to celebrate a friend’s 40th birthday, it was all about teal and pink eye shadows, hair spray, puffed sleeves, ruffles, leggings, patterned stockings and high hair.  hope your weekend was just as fun!
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this past weekend … took pictures around the city -  spied more old buildings through alleyways, while we were on foot in OTR. 80s prom style - to celebrate a friend’s 40th birthday, it was all about teal and pink eye shadows, hair spray, puffed sleeves, ruffles, leggings, patterned stockings and high hair.  hope your weekend was just as fun!
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this past weekend … took pictures around the city -  spied more old buildings through alleyways, while we were on foot in OTR. 80s prom style - to celebrate a friend’s 40th birthday, it was all about teal and pink eye shadows, hair spray, puffed sleeves, ruffles, leggings, patterned stockings and high hair.  hope your weekend was just as fun!
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this past weekend …

  • took pictures around the city -  spied more old buildings through alleyways, while we were on foot in OTR.
  • 80s prom style - to celebrate a friend’s 40th birthday, it was all about teal and pink eye shadows, hair spray, puffed sleeves, ruffles, leggings, patterned stockings and high hair. 

hope your weekend was just as fun!

what used to be a starbucks at the corner of erie and marburg avenues in hyde park, is now dutch’s larder (an extension of dutch’s wine and bottle shop). chefs jim cornwell and chase blowers man the larder, and offer up hearty soups, salads and artisanal sandwiches. last saturday was our first visit, and we shared: charcuterie of lamb mortadella, stagberry (elk and blueberry) salami, virginia ham prosciutto, saint angel triple cream cheese, served with with hazelnut honey, quince and crostini kobe dog (snake river farms kobe haute dog, short rib chili and 7 yr quebec cheddar) their space reminded me of a shotgun house with multiple doorways that lead you in and out, and through the different spaces. both outdoor and indoor (communal) seating are available, and you could eat and play a game of bocce ball at the same time, if you felt so inclined. we arrived for a late lunch, and we had the indoor communal table to ourselves. the doors were open since it was a warm, breezy, day, and we had a very enjoyable and relaxed meal. we will definitely go back (yay, for local business!) oh, and if you didn’t know what a larder was (which i didn’t), according to wikipedia: “… is a cool area for storing food prior to use. Larders were commonplace in houses before the widespread use of the refrigerator.” happy weekend everyone!
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what used to be a starbucks at the corner of erie and marburg avenues in hyde park, is now dutch’s larder (an extension of dutch’s wine and bottle shop). chefs jim cornwell and chase blowers man the larder, and offer up hearty soups, salads and artisanal sandwiches. last saturday was our first visit, and we shared: charcuterie of lamb mortadella, stagberry (elk and blueberry) salami, virginia ham prosciutto, saint angel triple cream cheese, served with with hazelnut honey, quince and crostini kobe dog (snake river farms kobe haute dog, short rib chili and 7 yr quebec cheddar) their space reminded me of a shotgun house with multiple doorways that lead you in and out, and through the different spaces. both outdoor and indoor (communal) seating are available, and you could eat and play a game of bocce ball at the same time, if you felt so inclined. we arrived for a late lunch, and we had the indoor communal table to ourselves. the doors were open since it was a warm, breezy, day, and we had a very enjoyable and relaxed meal. we will definitely go back (yay, for local business!) oh, and if you didn’t know what a larder was (which i didn’t), according to wikipedia: “… is a cool area for storing food prior to use. Larders were commonplace in houses before the widespread use of the refrigerator.” happy weekend everyone!
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what used to be a starbucks at the corner of erie and marburg avenues in hyde park, is now dutch’s larder (an extension of dutch’s wine and bottle shop). chefs jim cornwell and chase blowers man the larder, and offer up hearty soups, salads and artisanal sandwiches. last saturday was our first visit, and we shared: charcuterie of lamb mortadella, stagberry (elk and blueberry) salami, virginia ham prosciutto, saint angel triple cream cheese, served with with hazelnut honey, quince and crostini kobe dog (snake river farms kobe haute dog, short rib chili and 7 yr quebec cheddar) their space reminded me of a shotgun house with multiple doorways that lead you in and out, and through the different spaces. both outdoor and indoor (communal) seating are available, and you could eat and play a game of bocce ball at the same time, if you felt so inclined. we arrived for a late lunch, and we had the indoor communal table to ourselves. the doors were open since it was a warm, breezy, day, and we had a very enjoyable and relaxed meal. we will definitely go back (yay, for local business!) oh, and if you didn’t know what a larder was (which i didn’t), according to wikipedia: “… is a cool area for storing food prior to use. Larders were commonplace in houses before the widespread use of the refrigerator.” happy weekend everyone!
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what used to be a starbucks at the corner of erie and marburg avenues in hyde park, is now dutch’s larder (an extension of dutch’s wine and bottle shop). chefs jim cornwell and chase blowers man the larder, and offer up hearty soups, salads and artisanal sandwiches. last saturday was our first visit, and we shared: charcuterie of lamb mortadella, stagberry (elk and blueberry) salami, virginia ham prosciutto, saint angel triple cream cheese, served with with hazelnut honey, quince and crostini kobe dog (snake river farms kobe haute dog, short rib chili and 7 yr quebec cheddar) their space reminded me of a shotgun house with multiple doorways that lead you in and out, and through the different spaces. both outdoor and indoor (communal) seating are available, and you could eat and play a game of bocce ball at the same time, if you felt so inclined. we arrived for a late lunch, and we had the indoor communal table to ourselves. the doors were open since it was a warm, breezy, day, and we had a very enjoyable and relaxed meal. we will definitely go back (yay, for local business!) oh, and if you didn’t know what a larder was (which i didn’t), according to wikipedia: “… is a cool area for storing food prior to use. Larders were commonplace in houses before the widespread use of the refrigerator.” happy weekend everyone!
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what used to be a starbucks at the corner of erie and marburg avenues in hyde park, is now dutch’s larder (an extension of dutch’s wine and bottle shop). chefs jim cornwell and chase blowers man the larder, and offer up hearty soups, salads and artisanal sandwiches. last saturday was our first visit, and we shared: charcuterie of lamb mortadella, stagberry (elk and blueberry) salami, virginia ham prosciutto, saint angel triple cream cheese, served with with hazelnut honey, quince and crostini kobe dog (snake river farms kobe haute dog, short rib chili and 7 yr quebec cheddar) their space reminded me of a shotgun house with multiple doorways that lead you in and out, and through the different spaces. both outdoor and indoor (communal) seating are available, and you could eat and play a game of bocce ball at the same time, if you felt so inclined. we arrived for a late lunch, and we had the indoor communal table to ourselves. the doors were open since it was a warm, breezy, day, and we had a very enjoyable and relaxed meal. we will definitely go back (yay, for local business!) oh, and if you didn’t know what a larder was (which i didn’t), according to wikipedia: “… is a cool area for storing food prior to use. Larders were commonplace in houses before the widespread use of the refrigerator.” happy weekend everyone!
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what used to be a starbucks at the corner of erie and marburg avenues in hyde park, is now dutch’s larder (an extension of dutch’s wine and bottle shop). chefs jim cornwell and chase blowers man the larder, and offer up hearty soups, salads and artisanal sandwiches. last saturday was our first visit, and we shared: charcuterie of lamb mortadella, stagberry (elk and blueberry) salami, virginia ham prosciutto, saint angel triple cream cheese, served with with hazelnut honey, quince and crostini kobe dog (snake river farms kobe haute dog, short rib chili and 7 yr quebec cheddar) their space reminded me of a shotgun house with multiple doorways that lead you in and out, and through the different spaces. both outdoor and indoor (communal) seating are available, and you could eat and play a game of bocce ball at the same time, if you felt so inclined. we arrived for a late lunch, and we had the indoor communal table to ourselves. the doors were open since it was a warm, breezy, day, and we had a very enjoyable and relaxed meal. we will definitely go back (yay, for local business!) oh, and if you didn’t know what a larder was (which i didn’t), according to wikipedia: “… is a cool area for storing food prior to use. Larders were commonplace in houses before the widespread use of the refrigerator.” happy weekend everyone!
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what used to be a starbucks at the corner of erie and marburg avenues in hyde park, is now dutch’s larder (an extension of dutch’s wine and bottle shop). chefs jim cornwell and chase blowers man the larder, and offer up hearty soups, salads and artisanal sandwiches. last saturday was our first visit, and we shared: charcuterie of lamb mortadella, stagberry (elk and blueberry) salami, virginia ham prosciutto, saint angel triple cream cheese, served with with hazelnut honey, quince and crostini kobe dog (snake river farms kobe haute dog, short rib chili and 7 yr quebec cheddar) their space reminded me of a shotgun house with multiple doorways that lead you in and out, and through the different spaces. both outdoor and indoor (communal) seating are available, and you could eat and play a game of bocce ball at the same time, if you felt so inclined. we arrived for a late lunch, and we had the indoor communal table to ourselves. the doors were open since it was a warm, breezy, day, and we had a very enjoyable and relaxed meal. we will definitely go back (yay, for local business!) oh, and if you didn’t know what a larder was (which i didn’t), according to wikipedia: “… is a cool area for storing food prior to use. Larders were commonplace in houses before the widespread use of the refrigerator.” happy weekend everyone!
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what used to be a starbucks at the corner of erie and marburg avenues in hyde park, is now dutch’s larder (an extension of dutch’s wine and bottle shop). chefs jim cornwell and chase blowers man the larder, and offer up hearty soups, salads and artisanal sandwiches. last saturday was our first visit, and we shared: charcuterie of lamb mortadella, stagberry (elk and blueberry) salami, virginia ham prosciutto, saint angel triple cream cheese, served with with hazelnut honey, quince and crostini kobe dog (snake river farms kobe haute dog, short rib chili and 7 yr quebec cheddar) their space reminded me of a shotgun house with multiple doorways that lead you in and out, and through the different spaces. both outdoor and indoor (communal) seating are available, and you could eat and play a game of bocce ball at the same time, if you felt so inclined. we arrived for a late lunch, and we had the indoor communal table to ourselves. the doors were open since it was a warm, breezy, day, and we had a very enjoyable and relaxed meal. we will definitely go back (yay, for local business!) oh, and if you didn’t know what a larder was (which i didn’t), according to wikipedia: “… is a cool area for storing food prior to use. Larders were commonplace in houses before the widespread use of the refrigerator.” happy weekend everyone!
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what used to be a starbucks at the corner of erie and marburg avenues in hyde park, is now dutch’s larder (an extension of dutch’s wine and bottle shop). chefs jim cornwell and chase blowers man the larder, and offer up hearty soups, salads and artisanal sandwiches. last saturday was our first visit, and we shared: charcuterie of lamb mortadella, stagberry (elk and blueberry) salami, virginia ham prosciutto, saint angel triple cream cheese, served with with hazelnut honey, quince and crostini kobe dog (snake river farms kobe haute dog, short rib chili and 7 yr quebec cheddar) their space reminded me of a shotgun house with multiple doorways that lead you in and out, and through the different spaces. both outdoor and indoor (communal) seating are available, and you could eat and play a game of bocce ball at the same time, if you felt so inclined. we arrived for a late lunch, and we had the indoor communal table to ourselves. the doors were open since it was a warm, breezy, day, and we had a very enjoyable and relaxed meal. we will definitely go back (yay, for local business!) oh, and if you didn’t know what a larder was (which i didn’t), according to wikipedia: “… is a cool area for storing food prior to use. Larders were commonplace in houses before the widespread use of the refrigerator.” happy weekend everyone!
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what used to be a starbucks at the corner of erie and marburg avenues in hyde park, is now dutch’s larder (an extension of dutch’s wine and bottle shop). chefs jim cornwell and chase blowers man the larder, and offer up hearty soups, salads and artisanal sandwiches. last saturday was our first visit, and we shared: charcuterie of lamb mortadella, stagberry (elk and blueberry) salami, virginia ham prosciutto, saint angel triple cream cheese, served with with hazelnut honey, quince and crostini kobe dog (snake river farms kobe haute dog, short rib chili and 7 yr quebec cheddar) their space reminded me of a shotgun house with multiple doorways that lead you in and out, and through the different spaces. both outdoor and indoor (communal) seating are available, and you could eat and play a game of bocce ball at the same time, if you felt so inclined. we arrived for a late lunch, and we had the indoor communal table to ourselves. the doors were open since it was a warm, breezy, day, and we had a very enjoyable and relaxed meal. we will definitely go back (yay, for local business!) oh, and if you didn’t know what a larder was (which i didn’t), according to wikipedia: “… is a cool area for storing food prior to use. Larders were commonplace in houses before the widespread use of the refrigerator.” happy weekend everyone!
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what used to be a starbucks at the corner of erie and marburg avenues in hyde park, is now dutch’s larder (an extension of dutch’s wine and bottle shop). chefs jim cornwell and chase blowers man the larder, and offer up hearty soups, salads and artisanal sandwiches.

last saturday was our first visit, and we shared:

  • charcuterie of lamb mortadella, stagberry (elk and blueberry) salami, virginia ham prosciutto, saint angel triple cream cheese, served with with hazelnut honey, quince and crostini
  • kobe dog (snake river farms kobe haute dog, short rib chili and 7 yr quebec cheddar)

their space reminded me of a shotgun house with multiple doorways that lead you in and out, and through the different spaces. both outdoor and indoor (communal) seating are available, and you could eat and play a game of bocce ball at the same time, if you felt so inclined.

we arrived for a late lunch, and we had the indoor communal table to ourselves. the doors were open since it was a warm, breezy, day, and we had a very enjoyable and relaxed meal. we will definitely go back (yay, for local business!)

oh, and if you didn’t know what a larder was (which i didn’t), according to wikipedia: “… is a cool area for storing food prior to use. Larders were commonplace in houses before the widespread use of the refrigerator.”

happy weekend everyone!

last wednesday, we joined a group of foodies (some bloggers, some enthusiasts) for a special dinner at the orchids at palm court. to celebrate their fifth year being number one in cincinnati magazine’s best restaurant list, chef todd kelly, pastry chef megan ketover, and their staff, offered a tasting menu (which included wine pairing) for only $50! a steal, right?   the menu highlighted their featured dish for each year they were number one: a surprise amuse bouche – saffron cauliflower custard with creme fraiche and chives first course (2010) – maine lobster salad (“fried” organic egg, parsley and Big Fish Farm caviar cream) second course (2009)– sand dabs (sunchokes, haricot vert, tarragon and dungeness crab) third course (2011) – marinated tuna (brussells sprouts, house cured bacon, soy gelee and worcestershire aioli) fourth course (2011) – lardo crusted rib eye (roasted maitake mushrooms, potatoes and perigourdine sauce) fifth course (2013) – fromage blanc custard (sorghum cake, blood orange passion fruit sorbet, pineapple and honey tuile) a surprise second dessert – warm chocolate sticky toffee pudding with cocoa nib croquant and cajeta, with hazelnut tuile and candied cherries mignardise of truffles, macarons and pate de fruit one of the people in our group noted how each first bite of each dish was so pleasurable, and most memorable. i couldn’t agree more when i recalled those firsts when flavor and texture exploded in my mouth. as cliche as my description sounds, there really is no other way to describe that sensation. the evening was well-paced, ending around 11:30, and although our bellies cried surrender, none of us wanted the night to end. thank you again to sharon of eggplant to go for arranging this amazing dinner with such a lovely group. and the biggest of thank you’s to chef todd, chef megan and the staff at the orchids for making this one of our most memorable meals - we are grateful for the experience and the opportunity. this dinner also gave us the opportunity to meet new people whose blogs we had either come across, or have already subscribed to. social media has definitely been one way, for me, to feel, and be, part of this community that we spend so much time in. check out their blogs to read more about cincinnati’s food scene: A Dork and His Pork Taste and See Cincinnati Small Girl Adventures Slow Food Cincinnati more photos from the dinner, and around palm court on our flickr set.
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last wednesday, we joined a group of foodies (some bloggers, some enthusiasts) for a special dinner at the orchids at palm court. to celebrate their fifth year being number one in cincinnati magazine’s best restaurant list, chef todd kelly, pastry chef megan ketover, and their staff, offered a tasting menu (which included wine pairing) for only $50! a steal, right?   the menu highlighted their featured dish for each year they were number one: a surprise amuse bouche – saffron cauliflower custard with creme fraiche and chives first course (2010) – maine lobster salad (“fried” organic egg, parsley and Big Fish Farm caviar cream) second course (2009)– sand dabs (sunchokes, haricot vert, tarragon and dungeness crab) third course (2011) – marinated tuna (brussells sprouts, house cured bacon, soy gelee and worcestershire aioli) fourth course (2011) – lardo crusted rib eye (roasted maitake mushrooms, potatoes and perigourdine sauce) fifth course (2013) – fromage blanc custard (sorghum cake, blood orange passion fruit sorbet, pineapple and honey tuile) a surprise second dessert – warm chocolate sticky toffee pudding with cocoa nib croquant and cajeta, with hazelnut tuile and candied cherries mignardise of truffles, macarons and pate de fruit one of the people in our group noted how each first bite of each dish was so pleasurable, and most memorable. i couldn’t agree more when i recalled those firsts when flavor and texture exploded in my mouth. as cliche as my description sounds, there really is no other way to describe that sensation. the evening was well-paced, ending around 11:30, and although our bellies cried surrender, none of us wanted the night to end. thank you again to sharon of eggplant to go for arranging this amazing dinner with such a lovely group. and the biggest of thank you’s to chef todd, chef megan and the staff at the orchids for making this one of our most memorable meals - we are grateful for the experience and the opportunity. this dinner also gave us the opportunity to meet new people whose blogs we had either come across, or have already subscribed to. social media has definitely been one way, for me, to feel, and be, part of this community that we spend so much time in. check out their blogs to read more about cincinnati’s food scene: A Dork and His Pork Taste and See Cincinnati Small Girl Adventures Slow Food Cincinnati more photos from the dinner, and around palm court on our flickr set.
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last wednesday, we joined a group of foodies (some bloggers, some enthusiasts) for a special dinner at the orchids at palm court. to celebrate their fifth year being number one in cincinnati magazine’s best restaurant list, chef todd kelly, pastry chef megan ketover, and their staff, offered a tasting menu (which included wine pairing) for only $50! a steal, right?   the menu highlighted their featured dish for each year they were number one: a surprise amuse bouche – saffron cauliflower custard with creme fraiche and chives first course (2010) – maine lobster salad (“fried” organic egg, parsley and Big Fish Farm caviar cream) second course (2009)– sand dabs (sunchokes, haricot vert, tarragon and dungeness crab) third course (2011) – marinated tuna (brussells sprouts, house cured bacon, soy gelee and worcestershire aioli) fourth course (2011) – lardo crusted rib eye (roasted maitake mushrooms, potatoes and perigourdine sauce) fifth course (2013) – fromage blanc custard (sorghum cake, blood orange passion fruit sorbet, pineapple and honey tuile) a surprise second dessert – warm chocolate sticky toffee pudding with cocoa nib croquant and cajeta, with hazelnut tuile and candied cherries mignardise of truffles, macarons and pate de fruit one of the people in our group noted how each first bite of each dish was so pleasurable, and most memorable. i couldn’t agree more when i recalled those firsts when flavor and texture exploded in my mouth. as cliche as my description sounds, there really is no other way to describe that sensation. the evening was well-paced, ending around 11:30, and although our bellies cried surrender, none of us wanted the night to end. thank you again to sharon of eggplant to go for arranging this amazing dinner with such a lovely group. and the biggest of thank you’s to chef todd, chef megan and the staff at the orchids for making this one of our most memorable meals - we are grateful for the experience and the opportunity. this dinner also gave us the opportunity to meet new people whose blogs we had either come across, or have already subscribed to. social media has definitely been one way, for me, to feel, and be, part of this community that we spend so much time in. check out their blogs to read more about cincinnati’s food scene: A Dork and His Pork Taste and See Cincinnati Small Girl Adventures Slow Food Cincinnati more photos from the dinner, and around palm court on our flickr set.
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last wednesday, we joined a group of foodies (some bloggers, some enthusiasts) for a special dinner at the orchids at palm court. to celebrate their fifth year being number one in cincinnati magazine’s best restaurant list, chef todd kelly, pastry chef megan ketover, and their staff, offered a tasting menu (which included wine pairing) for only $50! a steal, right?   the menu highlighted their featured dish for each year they were number one: a surprise amuse bouche – saffron cauliflower custard with creme fraiche and chives first course (2010) – maine lobster salad (“fried” organic egg, parsley and Big Fish Farm caviar cream) second course (2009)– sand dabs (sunchokes, haricot vert, tarragon and dungeness crab) third course (2011) – marinated tuna (brussells sprouts, house cured bacon, soy gelee and worcestershire aioli) fourth course (2011) – lardo crusted rib eye (roasted maitake mushrooms, potatoes and perigourdine sauce) fifth course (2013) – fromage blanc custard (sorghum cake, blood orange passion fruit sorbet, pineapple and honey tuile) a surprise second dessert – warm chocolate sticky toffee pudding with cocoa nib croquant and cajeta, with hazelnut tuile and candied cherries mignardise of truffles, macarons and pate de fruit one of the people in our group noted how each first bite of each dish was so pleasurable, and most memorable. i couldn’t agree more when i recalled those firsts when flavor and texture exploded in my mouth. as cliche as my description sounds, there really is no other way to describe that sensation. the evening was well-paced, ending around 11:30, and although our bellies cried surrender, none of us wanted the night to end. thank you again to sharon of eggplant to go for arranging this amazing dinner with such a lovely group. and the biggest of thank you’s to chef todd, chef megan and the staff at the orchids for making this one of our most memorable meals - we are grateful for the experience and the opportunity. this dinner also gave us the opportunity to meet new people whose blogs we had either come across, or have already subscribed to. social media has definitely been one way, for me, to feel, and be, part of this community that we spend so much time in. check out their blogs to read more about cincinnati’s food scene: A Dork and His Pork Taste and See Cincinnati Small Girl Adventures Slow Food Cincinnati more photos from the dinner, and around palm court on our flickr set.
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last wednesday, we joined a group of foodies (some bloggers, some enthusiasts) for a special dinner at the orchids at palm court. to celebrate their fifth year being number one in cincinnati magazine’s best restaurant list, chef todd kelly, pastry chef megan ketover, and their staff, offered a tasting menu (which included wine pairing) for only $50! a steal, right?   the menu highlighted their featured dish for each year they were number one: a surprise amuse bouche – saffron cauliflower custard with creme fraiche and chives first course (2010) – maine lobster salad (“fried” organic egg, parsley and Big Fish Farm caviar cream) second course (2009)– sand dabs (sunchokes, haricot vert, tarragon and dungeness crab) third course (2011) – marinated tuna (brussells sprouts, house cured bacon, soy gelee and worcestershire aioli) fourth course (2011) – lardo crusted rib eye (roasted maitake mushrooms, potatoes and perigourdine sauce) fifth course (2013) – fromage blanc custard (sorghum cake, blood orange passion fruit sorbet, pineapple and honey tuile) a surprise second dessert – warm chocolate sticky toffee pudding with cocoa nib croquant and cajeta, with hazelnut tuile and candied cherries mignardise of truffles, macarons and pate de fruit one of the people in our group noted how each first bite of each dish was so pleasurable, and most memorable. i couldn’t agree more when i recalled those firsts when flavor and texture exploded in my mouth. as cliche as my description sounds, there really is no other way to describe that sensation. the evening was well-paced, ending around 11:30, and although our bellies cried surrender, none of us wanted the night to end. thank you again to sharon of eggplant to go for arranging this amazing dinner with such a lovely group. and the biggest of thank you’s to chef todd, chef megan and the staff at the orchids for making this one of our most memorable meals - we are grateful for the experience and the opportunity. this dinner also gave us the opportunity to meet new people whose blogs we had either come across, or have already subscribed to. social media has definitely been one way, for me, to feel, and be, part of this community that we spend so much time in. check out their blogs to read more about cincinnati’s food scene: A Dork and His Pork Taste and See Cincinnati Small Girl Adventures Slow Food Cincinnati more photos from the dinner, and around palm court on our flickr set.
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last wednesday, we joined a group of foodies (some bloggers, some enthusiasts) for a special dinner at the orchids at palm court. to celebrate their fifth year being number one in cincinnati magazine’s best restaurant list, chef todd kelly, pastry chef megan ketover, and their staff, offered a tasting menu (which included wine pairing) for only $50! a steal, right?   the menu highlighted their featured dish for each year they were number one: a surprise amuse bouche – saffron cauliflower custard with creme fraiche and chives first course (2010) – maine lobster salad (“fried” organic egg, parsley and Big Fish Farm caviar cream) second course (2009)– sand dabs (sunchokes, haricot vert, tarragon and dungeness crab) third course (2011) – marinated tuna (brussells sprouts, house cured bacon, soy gelee and worcestershire aioli) fourth course (2011) – lardo crusted rib eye (roasted maitake mushrooms, potatoes and perigourdine sauce) fifth course (2013) – fromage blanc custard (sorghum cake, blood orange passion fruit sorbet, pineapple and honey tuile) a surprise second dessert – warm chocolate sticky toffee pudding with cocoa nib croquant and cajeta, with hazelnut tuile and candied cherries mignardise of truffles, macarons and pate de fruit one of the people in our group noted how each first bite of each dish was so pleasurable, and most memorable. i couldn’t agree more when i recalled those firsts when flavor and texture exploded in my mouth. as cliche as my description sounds, there really is no other way to describe that sensation. the evening was well-paced, ending around 11:30, and although our bellies cried surrender, none of us wanted the night to end. thank you again to sharon of eggplant to go for arranging this amazing dinner with such a lovely group. and the biggest of thank you’s to chef todd, chef megan and the staff at the orchids for making this one of our most memorable meals - we are grateful for the experience and the opportunity. this dinner also gave us the opportunity to meet new people whose blogs we had either come across, or have already subscribed to. social media has definitely been one way, for me, to feel, and be, part of this community that we spend so much time in. check out their blogs to read more about cincinnati’s food scene: A Dork and His Pork Taste and See Cincinnati Small Girl Adventures Slow Food Cincinnati more photos from the dinner, and around palm court on our flickr set.
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last wednesday, we joined a group of foodies (some bloggers, some enthusiasts) for a special dinner at the orchids at palm court. to celebrate their fifth year being number one in cincinnati magazine’s best restaurant list, chef todd kelly, pastry chef megan ketover, and their staff, offered a tasting menu (which included wine pairing) for only $50! a steal, right?   the menu highlighted their featured dish for each year they were number one: a surprise amuse bouche – saffron cauliflower custard with creme fraiche and chives first course (2010) – maine lobster salad (“fried” organic egg, parsley and Big Fish Farm caviar cream) second course (2009)– sand dabs (sunchokes, haricot vert, tarragon and dungeness crab) third course (2011) – marinated tuna (brussells sprouts, house cured bacon, soy gelee and worcestershire aioli) fourth course (2011) – lardo crusted rib eye (roasted maitake mushrooms, potatoes and perigourdine sauce) fifth course (2013) – fromage blanc custard (sorghum cake, blood orange passion fruit sorbet, pineapple and honey tuile) a surprise second dessert – warm chocolate sticky toffee pudding with cocoa nib croquant and cajeta, with hazelnut tuile and candied cherries mignardise of truffles, macarons and pate de fruit one of the people in our group noted how each first bite of each dish was so pleasurable, and most memorable. i couldn’t agree more when i recalled those firsts when flavor and texture exploded in my mouth. as cliche as my description sounds, there really is no other way to describe that sensation. the evening was well-paced, ending around 11:30, and although our bellies cried surrender, none of us wanted the night to end. thank you again to sharon of eggplant to go for arranging this amazing dinner with such a lovely group. and the biggest of thank you’s to chef todd, chef megan and the staff at the orchids for making this one of our most memorable meals - we are grateful for the experience and the opportunity. this dinner also gave us the opportunity to meet new people whose blogs we had either come across, or have already subscribed to. social media has definitely been one way, for me, to feel, and be, part of this community that we spend so much time in. check out their blogs to read more about cincinnati’s food scene: A Dork and His Pork Taste and See Cincinnati Small Girl Adventures Slow Food Cincinnati more photos from the dinner, and around palm court on our flickr set.
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last wednesday, we joined a group of foodies (some bloggers, some enthusiasts) for a special dinner at the orchids at palm court. to celebrate their fifth year being number one in cincinnati magazine’s best restaurant list, chef todd kelly, pastry chef megan ketover, and their staff, offered a tasting menu (which included wine pairing) for only $50! a steal, right?   the menu highlighted their featured dish for each year they were number one: a surprise amuse bouche – saffron cauliflower custard with creme fraiche and chives first course (2010) – maine lobster salad (“fried” organic egg, parsley and Big Fish Farm caviar cream) second course (2009)– sand dabs (sunchokes, haricot vert, tarragon and dungeness crab) third course (2011) – marinated tuna (brussells sprouts, house cured bacon, soy gelee and worcestershire aioli) fourth course (2011) – lardo crusted rib eye (roasted maitake mushrooms, potatoes and perigourdine sauce) fifth course (2013) – fromage blanc custard (sorghum cake, blood orange passion fruit sorbet, pineapple and honey tuile) a surprise second dessert – warm chocolate sticky toffee pudding with cocoa nib croquant and cajeta, with hazelnut tuile and candied cherries mignardise of truffles, macarons and pate de fruit one of the people in our group noted how each first bite of each dish was so pleasurable, and most memorable. i couldn’t agree more when i recalled those firsts when flavor and texture exploded in my mouth. as cliche as my description sounds, there really is no other way to describe that sensation. the evening was well-paced, ending around 11:30, and although our bellies cried surrender, none of us wanted the night to end. thank you again to sharon of eggplant to go for arranging this amazing dinner with such a lovely group. and the biggest of thank you’s to chef todd, chef megan and the staff at the orchids for making this one of our most memorable meals - we are grateful for the experience and the opportunity. this dinner also gave us the opportunity to meet new people whose blogs we had either come across, or have already subscribed to. social media has definitely been one way, for me, to feel, and be, part of this community that we spend so much time in. check out their blogs to read more about cincinnati’s food scene: A Dork and His Pork Taste and See Cincinnati Small Girl Adventures Slow Food Cincinnati more photos from the dinner, and around palm court on our flickr set.
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last wednesday, we joined a group of foodies (some bloggers, some enthusiasts) for a special dinner at the orchids at palm court. to celebrate their fifth year being number one in cincinnati magazine’s best restaurant list, chef todd kelly, pastry chef megan ketover, and their staff, offered a tasting menu (which included wine pairing) for only $50! a steal, right?   the menu highlighted their featured dish for each year they were number one: a surprise amuse bouche – saffron cauliflower custard with creme fraiche and chives first course (2010) – maine lobster salad (“fried” organic egg, parsley and Big Fish Farm caviar cream) second course (2009)– sand dabs (sunchokes, haricot vert, tarragon and dungeness crab) third course (2011) – marinated tuna (brussells sprouts, house cured bacon, soy gelee and worcestershire aioli) fourth course (2011) – lardo crusted rib eye (roasted maitake mushrooms, potatoes and perigourdine sauce) fifth course (2013) – fromage blanc custard (sorghum cake, blood orange passion fruit sorbet, pineapple and honey tuile) a surprise second dessert – warm chocolate sticky toffee pudding with cocoa nib croquant and cajeta, with hazelnut tuile and candied cherries mignardise of truffles, macarons and pate de fruit one of the people in our group noted how each first bite of each dish was so pleasurable, and most memorable. i couldn’t agree more when i recalled those firsts when flavor and texture exploded in my mouth. as cliche as my description sounds, there really is no other way to describe that sensation. the evening was well-paced, ending around 11:30, and although our bellies cried surrender, none of us wanted the night to end. thank you again to sharon of eggplant to go for arranging this amazing dinner with such a lovely group. and the biggest of thank you’s to chef todd, chef megan and the staff at the orchids for making this one of our most memorable meals - we are grateful for the experience and the opportunity. this dinner also gave us the opportunity to meet new people whose blogs we had either come across, or have already subscribed to. social media has definitely been one way, for me, to feel, and be, part of this community that we spend so much time in. check out their blogs to read more about cincinnati’s food scene: A Dork and His Pork Taste and See Cincinnati Small Girl Adventures Slow Food Cincinnati more photos from the dinner, and around palm court on our flickr set.
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last wednesday, we joined a group of foodies (some bloggers, some enthusiasts) for a special dinner at the orchids at palm court. to celebrate their fifth year being number one in cincinnati magazine’s best restaurant list, chef todd kelly, pastry chef megan ketover, and their staff, offered a tasting menu (which included wine pairing) for only $50! a steal, right?   the menu highlighted their featured dish for each year they were number one: a surprise amuse bouche – saffron cauliflower custard with creme fraiche and chives first course (2010) – maine lobster salad (“fried” organic egg, parsley and Big Fish Farm caviar cream) second course (2009)– sand dabs (sunchokes, haricot vert, tarragon and dungeness crab) third course (2011) – marinated tuna (brussells sprouts, house cured bacon, soy gelee and worcestershire aioli) fourth course (2011) – lardo crusted rib eye (roasted maitake mushrooms, potatoes and perigourdine sauce) fifth course (2013) – fromage blanc custard (sorghum cake, blood orange passion fruit sorbet, pineapple and honey tuile) a surprise second dessert – warm chocolate sticky toffee pudding with cocoa nib croquant and cajeta, with hazelnut tuile and candied cherries mignardise of truffles, macarons and pate de fruit one of the people in our group noted how each first bite of each dish was so pleasurable, and most memorable. i couldn’t agree more when i recalled those firsts when flavor and texture exploded in my mouth. as cliche as my description sounds, there really is no other way to describe that sensation. the evening was well-paced, ending around 11:30, and although our bellies cried surrender, none of us wanted the night to end. thank you again to sharon of eggplant to go for arranging this amazing dinner with such a lovely group. and the biggest of thank you’s to chef todd, chef megan and the staff at the orchids for making this one of our most memorable meals - we are grateful for the experience and the opportunity. this dinner also gave us the opportunity to meet new people whose blogs we had either come across, or have already subscribed to. social media has definitely been one way, for me, to feel, and be, part of this community that we spend so much time in. check out their blogs to read more about cincinnati’s food scene: A Dork and His Pork Taste and See Cincinnati Small Girl Adventures Slow Food Cincinnati more photos from the dinner, and around palm court on our flickr set.
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last wednesday, we joined a group of foodies (some bloggers, some enthusiasts) for a special dinner at the orchids at palm court. to celebrate their fifth year being number one in cincinnati magazine’s best restaurant list, chef todd kelly, pastry chef megan ketover, and their staff, offered a tasting menu (which included wine pairing) for only $50! a steal, right?  

the menu highlighted their featured dish for each year they were number one:

  • a surprise amuse bouche – saffron cauliflower custard with creme fraiche and chives
  • first course (2010) – maine lobster salad (“fried” organic egg, parsley and Big Fish Farm caviar cream)
  • second course (2009)– sand dabs (sunchokes, haricot vert, tarragon and dungeness crab)
  • third course (2011) – marinated tuna (brussells sprouts, house cured bacon, soy gelee and worcestershire aioli)
  • fourth course (2011) – lardo crusted rib eye (roasted maitake mushrooms, potatoes and perigourdine sauce)
  • fifth course (2013) – fromage blanc custard (sorghum cake, blood orange passion fruit sorbet, pineapple and honey tuile)
  • a surprise second dessert – warm chocolate sticky toffee pudding with cocoa nib croquant and cajeta, with hazelnut tuile and candied cherries
  • mignardise of truffles, macarons and pate de fruit

one of the people in our group noted how each first bite of each dish was so pleasurable, and most memorable. i couldn’t agree more when i recalled those firsts when flavor and texture exploded in my mouth. as cliche as my description sounds, there really is no other way to describe that sensation.

the evening was well-paced, ending around 11:30, and although our bellies cried surrender, none of us wanted the night to end. thank you again to sharon of eggplant to go for arranging this amazing dinner with such a lovely group.

and the biggest of thank you’s to chef todd, chef megan and the staff at the orchids for making this one of our most memorable meals - we are grateful for the experience and the opportunity.

this dinner also gave us the opportunity to meet new people whose blogs we had either come across, or have already subscribed to. social media has definitely been one way, for me, to feel, and be, part of this community that we spend so much time in.

check out their blogs to read more about cincinnati’s food scene:

A Dork and His Pork

Taste and See Cincinnati

Small Girl Adventures

Slow Food Cincinnati

more photos from the dinner, and around palm court on our flickr set.