Relaxation at the top

An interesting reflection

There is nothing like a great meal with that special someone.  This blog is not in anyway going to become a platform to critique meals, that I can guarantee.  However, my wife and I had a fantastic meal, complimented by fantastic service.  Prior to the arrival of all our children we would go out at least once a year to a nice restaurant.  It has been a good three years since we had the opportunity to enjoy an experience like this. 

Everest is located on the 40th floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange Building.  It has a long history of being one of the best.  When you arrive you are buzzed into the garage, met by a valet and proceed up a series of elevators.  This really starts to build the excitement for the meal that you are someone special going somewhere very special.

One of my former students, Molly, is the Assistant Pastry Chef at Everest.  For several months she had been inviting us to come down and finally we had the time, a great reason and the resources to do it.  We were anticipating dinner and Molly was anxiously awaiting us coming in.  In a previous post I mentioned the importance of balance.  That was the main purpose of this meal.  I have spent a considerable amount of time practicing the last few months, the plan was for a nice quiet night out alone enjoying each others company, and that was exactly what we did.  The meal was a marathon, we ate and drank for almost four hours, and the food kept coming and coming.  Here are some photos of what we were served.

The biggest amuse ever!  We knew it was going to be long night.

When you are in a French restaurant could you pass on Foie Gras and figs???

Butter, Gewurztraminer, Ginger and Lobster....Oh my!

 

Halibut and Fricassee of Tomatoes

I could have cut the veal with a plastic fork

Bring on the cheese

I was waiting for this one.  Concord grape gelee with a honey grape sorbet

Asian Pear

Plum Financier

Fromage Blanc Souffle

Kougelhopf

What a great night out!  I have to thank my wife for supporting me before, during and after everything that comes our way.  Molly thank you for putting in the long day and getting everything ready it was appreciated.  Chef Thierry, all I can say is WOW!  I think any chef out there would be humbled to see the quality of food they put out of such a small line.  They are a very talented crew.  While we were in the kitchen it was like watching a well rehearsed dance routine, adding colorful well flavored touches to every plate.  Thanks again!!!!

Stay tuned for the next post, going to talk a little about mystery baskets and pushing through the wall.