My Dinner with my friend Mitchell Herrington was superb! The conversation was varied and exciting as was the food. Wild For is only a mile from my home right here in Marin. We are most fortunate to have so many lovely restaurants close to home.
Mitchell enjoyed a cup of Clam Chowder and a fresh mushroom and sausage, thin crust Pizza that was so flavorful and good indeed.
I enjoyed a crock of Classic Onion Soup with Gruyere Cheese that was almost as good as my own Onion Soup. Its flavor was redolent of beef and onions whit notes of sherry used to caramelize the onions.
I must point out that Gruyere cheese is so important from not only the flavour but the consistency. When it is pulled from the bowl it snaps, unlike Mozzarella and Swiss cheeses and adds a smooth nutty flavour.
For the Main course I moved into a Veal, Pork and Beef Meat Loaf in a mushroom and red wine sauce with sauteed String Beans and lovely Yukon Gold, sour cream Mashed Potatoes. There was so much for on the plate I barely made a dent and it was sooooo Yummy!
We enjoyed a couple of cocktails and a FABULOUS bottle of 2004 Chateau Neuf du Pape.
After dinner Mitchell took his cute puppy, Jack, home and I spent the evening with mom watching television and relaxing.
Do take note of my Onion Soup point; Never use anything other than Gruyere Cheese and when in a restaurant make sure they are using it or do not bother ordering it as it will be disappointing.
I may just have to post my recipe for Onion Soup Provencal.
Sweet Dreams and Bon Nuit,
Stephen
Note: Wild Fox Mesquite Fired Kitchen
www.wildfoxrestaurant.com
(415) 883-9125
225 Alameda del Prado
Novato, CA 94949
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