Can't Get Enough Chinese

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

A quick, inpromtu dinner tonight at The Seafood Palace. Small table just 4 of us and it turned out great. Everyone brought really good wines

Maybe 30 days to the opening of the new Duong Son restaurant. Perhaps we will get another quick last minute dinner in at the Seafood Palace before then.

Wines brought tonight were, NV Francois Chidaine Montlouis Sur Loire Brut, 2004 Ca Crois Domaine Robert Demogente Pouilly Fuisse, 2006 Testarossa Garys Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2006 Roar Rosella's Vineyard Pinot Noir and a 2007 Frank Family Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. There were some back up wines but we did not need to open any of them.

Started out with Shrimp with Broccoli and cooked Oysters with Chives and Ginger. These dishes are a staple with us. Always fresh and good.

This was followed by a Tofu and Daikon Radish soup. Interesting comes to mind. The tofu is a harder consistency than the fried tofu we have. Probably so it does not break down in the broth. The radish did not have that much of a flavor. More texture. Would I order this myself ? No. I ate it but I  prefer the spicy/sour soup they make.

Then came out a fresh, whole, red fish, steamed. Flesh was excellent and sauce outstanding. Henry took the head and I took the tail. I would have this dish again. It is only good for small groups because of the size. More than 4 people and there would be several additional fish needed.

Next was beef with soft noodles and bok choy followed by Fungus with string pork. The pork dish was different. I think I like the spicy pork dish better or maybe it was the fact that I was really full by now and the dish add a disadvantage being last.

Dessert was honeydew melon. Always refreshing to have something very light after a heavy meal.

Could not have asked for better food.Wines were excellent and the company great. We closed the place.