Seafood Palace

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Just had to get another dinner in before Henry leaves on vacation. Duong Son will not open until July or August so we may do another at the Seafood Palace before then.  I will say that this restaurant has good food. I do like some of the dishes better than Duong Son others less. Their seafood is fresh and that is a big plus.

We have been going mid week to this place because weekends are so crowded and noisy. Luck ran out tonight. They had a large party of 140 people in the area next to us. Not bad but still a lot of noise.

 We started out with Salt & Pepper Calamari which is always good. No heavy fishy tastes here. Really fresh seafood.

Next was Shrimp with Chinese Broccoli. Had to coax Margie into eating a shrimp and then I saw no greens on her plate. Asked why and "she does not like broccoli". After telling her that the Chinese broccoli is so much different than the one we are used to and that it tasted like spinach she consented to try a taste. And guess what ?  She liked it.

Sweet and sour soup was ladled up. This was really good tonight. Had seconds and maybe a third helping myself.

Henry ordered Peking Duck but with the crepes this time not the "little soft pillows". At least it wasn't as filling - less bread. Good but I still prefer Duong Son's version.

Kung Pao Chicken made its way to the table. This is a really good dish here. One of the better Kung Pao dishes I have had.

Beef with Spinach appeared. Again very good. Beef is tender and the spinach is cooked to perfection.

Last dish was Chicken with Rice Noodles and Salted Anchovies. Margie commented on how good this dish was. Of course we had not told her of the ingredients yet. After she finished we let her know about the anchovies. She did say she liked it. There is hope for her :) LOL

Dessert as usual was fresh fruit.   Tonight is was  Cantaloupe which was good and sweet.

Our wines tonight were a mixed bag which made it interesting.

NV Louis Bouillot Cremant de Bourgogne, 2007 P2 Montazi Pinot Noir, 2004 Keenan Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, 2010 Kiamie White blend from Paso Robles, 2007 Fort Ross Sonoma Pinotage, 2007 Halter Ranch Paso Robles Cotes du Paso, white blend, 2009 Foxen Rose of Mouvedre, 2007 Edna Valley white blend.

Another good dinner with good food, wines and most importanly good friends.