Hotel St. Germain is extravagant. It has all of the accoutrement that make it both gentle and elegant. The attention to detail, alone, makes this restaurant and hotel a star. We were greeted at the door by our host. Before we were seated, he gave us a tour of the downstairs area in the hotel, including the original fireplace found in the library. Everything was decorated for Christmas in a manner well suited to the hotel.
We were seated in front of a tall window that overlooked the porch area. Our waiter could not have been nicer, and I would like to take a minute here to acknowledge how much his excellent service and attention to detail enhanced our dining experience. He served everything with white gloves. He did not rush us. He was so very polite and patient…and professional.
The dinner was a coursed menu, arranged before hand. I cannot think of a single thing that was not perfectly prepared, well plated, presented with decorum, and appreciated while consumed.
Amuse Bouche
Pate with gherkins and mustard
Soup
Hearty Potato and Leek with Thyme Croutons
Appetizer
Duck Foie Gras on Country Toast, Braised Greens, Cranberry Jus
Seafood
Oyster Rockefeller
Broiled Sea Scallops with Serrano Ham, Parmesan, and Butternut Squash
Entrees
Grilled Prime Beef Tenderloin on Beef and Potato Hash, Creamed Turnips with Horseradish, Red Wince Glace de Viande
Trout Meuniere with Meyer Lemon, Frisee Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette
Fromage
A cow’s milk and goat’s milk cheese blend served with fig compote and toast
Dessert
Quince and Apple Tart Tartin, Vanilla Mousse
Chocolate-Cinnamon Souffle
Mignardises
Pralines served with two roses
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