Saturday, February 4, 2023
Red Table Restaurant
This was probably not the best dinner that I have attended since Margie started her monthly gigs. We had been to this restaurant several times before and I have eaten here numerous times myself. The restaurant had moved the "red table" from the middle of the room to closer to the front entrance. Made it much nosier. Tonight the restaurant was full which added to the din. Service was slower and there was a big issue with the food. Several of the plates were cold to lukewarm. I ordered lobster thermidor and half was warm and the other half cold. Have no idea why. It did not make sense. I told the waiter about the problem and also told him I wouldn't send it back. I felt sorry for him as he was over loaded. They seemed to be short staffed tonight. A bit chaotic. Hope they work it out since I had planned on being back this coming Saturday.
We had 13 people at our table and the food came out piece meal. Nothing seemed to be coordinated.
The restaurant seemed to be cooler than normal. I had to keep my jacket on all night. We were close to the side door leading to the patio area and every time someone went out they did not close the door. CJ got up numerous times to shut it.
17 wines tonight - way overkill. No way to taste them all much less have a glass of something. If you have 2 ounces of each wine to taste that would be 34 ounces - way over a bottle total. Almost a bottle and half. I tasted only 5 as I still have some gastric issues. I have only made a comment of the few I did taste.
2017 Epiphancy, Stagecoach Vineyard, Napa Valley, Syrah
NV Rose de Vigne Cremant de Bourgogone Brut, Fernand Cherot - tasted but not for me
2021 Cakebread Cellars, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc
2020 Corton-Perrieres, Grand Cru, Caveau (Burgundy) Red Wine - young but opened up nicely
2016 Doubleback, Walla Walla Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon
2013 En Garde Adamas, Diamond Mtn Dist., Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon
2014 Denner, Paso Robles, Dirt Worshipper, Syrah
NV Mumm, Sparkling Pinot Noir - always a good choice
2018 Long Meadow Ranch, Anderson Valley, Pinot Noir
2021 Monte Xanic Bodega Vinicola, Valle de Guadalipe, Chenin Blanc
2019 Shafer, One Point Five, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon
2020 Chateau St Michelle, Columbia Valley, Pinot Gris
NV Chateau St Jean, Blanc De Noirs, Sparkling
2019 Sycamore Ranch, Paso Robles, Viognier
2018 Brander, Los Olivos Dist., Merlot
2012 Sinor-LaValle, Arroyo Grande Valley, Talley Ricon Vineyard, Pinot Noir - this is the wine I brought. - felt it was showing quite well
2019 Bergerie de L'Hortus, Pic Sant Loup, France, Rose - very good - went well with the lobster
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