So I posted earlier this evening that I was heading out to a work dinner (https://similarworlds.com/food-drink/4882903-Going-out-to-dinner-tonight-Yup-For-those-of-you-who-know-me) and I asked if you all wanted to hear about it. Well the vote was 21-2 in favor so here we go.
First, in my original post I pulled my five favorite things off their online menu and posted them for you all to chime in on what I should have. It turns out that with 46 of us in attendance, the menu was limited to the following:
As you can see, my choices were somewhat more limited. The appetizers were amazing. The bruschetta was so tasty I could have just dined on them. The jumbo shrimp were among the biggest I've ever seen.
For my salad, I chose the Caesar and, honestly, was underwhelmed.
(Sorry the pics are so poorly lit - I didn't want to use my flash in the restaurant)
I say underwhelming because it was hardly dressed at all and the dressing that was there was very bland. Barely tasted like a Caesar dressing at all.
For the main course, I didn't have all the choices that their main menu offered. Of the three choices (ribeye, pork tomahawk, or salmon) I chose the salmon. It came with a single (huge) roasted carrot and smashed potatoes.
The server recommended the salmon cooked medium. I'm more of a "just sear both sides and let it swim to my table" kinda girl, but I went with their recommendation. It was the star of the evening (which I suppose it should be). Taste with the seasoning and butter on top was incredible, texture was perfect. The roasted carrot had a glaze on it and the smashed potatoes were seasoned beautifully. I completely cleaned my plate and had trouble resisting the urge to pick it up and start licking. Also had a single glass of white wine.
And then came the dessert choice. Any of you who have read my prior dining out posts might remember that my favorite dessert of all time is key lime pie. And this pie looked so good when it arrived that I had to excuse myself to the table and use my flash:
This was the only unanimous choice at my table. EVERYONE went key lime over the carrot cake.
That was my dinner. Forty-six of us gathering to discuss 2024 and changes in our strategic direction. ❤️
Salads need to dressed. Decorum is a necessity. The main presentation doesn’t look that great....but it is the taste test that scores the most points. I am glad the salmon was nice. I usually just go for seared but a decent butter certainly enhances the flavour. The pie looks good....but is that real fresh whipped cream or mock cream?
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@sarabee1995 I was after the difference between Key Limes and what we generally get here Limes. I only came across some thin skinned ripe yellow ones this year I was given some and didn't realise they were actually Key Limes. We normally just get the thicker skin green ones.
“Regular” limes, the kind most often found in the average American supermarket, are also known as Persian limes.
When you think of what a stereotypical lime looks like, chances are you’re thinking of a Persian lime. They have dark green skin, the characteristic oval shape with tapered ends, and can range in size from 2-4 inches or more.
Key limes are much smaller and rounder than regular limes. The average key lime weighs about 3/4 ounce, and it takes 18-20 key limes to yield a cup of juice. In contrast, a medium Persian lime weighs about 3 ounces, and it takes 5-6 regular limes to yield a cup of juice.
In addition to the size difference, key limes also have a thinner skin and a higher acidity level than regular limes, which gives them a more intense and tart flavor.
@Straylight Absolutely! And the guy sitting next to me was up from the table when the dessert was placed down. the rest of us were arguing over which of us should quickly swipe it! Lol, it was so good.
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it looks so fancy but even a rundown Chinese restaurant has tastier food lol
@OldMan70 Yup, really big group. First time we've all been together like this (at least since I've been with the group). We are stationed all over the world.
@DeWayfarer If not for the fact that I was with forty-five work colleagues, many of whom I'm meeting face-to-face for the first time, I might have done something like that.
@HotPizza71 Maybe the issue was my photography. It was a big carrot and the entire entree plate was amazing! I'm not a big person so the portions were perfect for me.
All in all, that restaurant seems like it looks fancy but wow are they cheapskates. They also don't know a damn thing about presentation, who the fuck serves 3 croutons on the side, one whole carrot, and half a lemon? 😂
@MartinTheFirst Actually, on presentation alone, I agree with you completely! But I'm not so much of a fancy-pants that I really care about presentation. For me it's about the taste and the main and dessert were incredible. Yes, the salad was disappointing.
@sarabee1995 I hate fancy restaurants, but presentation isn't fancy.. it's basic cooking. It has a lot to do with texture as well, for example... a whole carrot? Do i have to say any more? Cutting it into presentable slices would not only look better, but also have a better texture feel.
@sarabee1995 it looks good but it's a dangerous meal, because you're 4 people paying for that, you somehow have to split the tiny lobster, you get one prawn each, and damn it you all got 2 oysters 🤢
