Seasons 52 generously invited Indy food bloggers to a preview of their new fall menu. There were so many courses and delicious offerings that I figured I would cut to the chase and provide the highlights and (and skippables).
Highlights:
Pumpkin Pie with Ginger Snap Crust |
Organic Arugula Salad with truffle dressing, Portobella mushrooms and Parmesan cheese: This was hands-down my favorite of the night. The dressing was full of intoxicating truffle flavor. My mouth started to water as soon as they set down the plate. It was simple and luxurious.
Gorgeously Prepared Brussels Sprouts |
Oak Grilled Filet Mignon with Yukon Gold garlic mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables and roasted mushrooms Fantastic quality, the Piedmontese beef was beautifully enhanced (but not overwhelmed) by the smoky oak flavor.
Pumpkin Pie Mini Indulgence with Ginger Snap crust: I'm not a pumpkin pie enthusiast but I could've eaten 10 of these. The ginger snap crust was a pleasantly sharp counterpoint to the velvety pumpkin.
Skippable:
Maple Leaf Farms Duck Chop Salad with apples, mint, cranberries, butternut squash, toasted pecans: this salad tasted a little confusing. The mint was overpowering with all of the other wonderful fall flavors.
Manchester Farms Boneless Grilled Quail Breast with mashed sweet potatoes and bourbon-chili glaze: I found the quail to be too oily and the sweet potatoes a strange flavor combination with the glaze. Again, a little confusing.
The Winning Wine |