Another San Antonio dinner was had at the Hotel Valencia, a curious boutique property that has ill-equipped bathrooms and lackluster service. Yet, the food was tasty. Above, an oyster fricassee started with a number of mushrooms in a tantalizing broth. It also had fingerling potatoes, which absorbed the luxuriant flavors. Steak can be boring, but this one, […]
Archive for June, 2008
Jun28
Biga on the Banks
“Biga” is supposedly San Antonio’s best fine-dining restaurant, at least that was the buzz. It’s located in the “International Center” off St. Anne and near the Riverwalk. A modern, classy interior is casual despite the fine cuisine. From the signature cocktails, to the breads, to the coffee, there is detail afforded to the tastes and […]
Filed in: Restaurant Review
Jun16
Dinner Salad
I wanted the caprese style salad, but in a full-course orientation. So, I came up with this recipe. Tomato-basil feta with garlic and EVOO decorated the bread, while balsamic vinegar, EVOO, basil, and salt and pepper dressed carrots, roasted red pepper, grape tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella cheese. This was simple to make, and quite delicious to savor.
Filed in: In the Kitchen
Jun16
Strawberries and… Cheese
Some time ago, I enjoyed the so-called L’Explorateur cheese at Chef Cantu’s restaurant Moto in Chicago. I don’t remember the details, but I thought perhaps, it included white chocolate. So, for my dessert, I combined a half a wheel of Explorateur cheese with half a bar of good white chocolate. I served that mixture opposite strawberries. Sublime!
Filed in: In the Kitchen