Humor in time for the lighted boat parade.....
 

Rerigged the holiday lights on my boat this morning, replacing the red
and green twinkly bulbs with red and green LED rope lights. More light,
less power draw. Woo hoo. Am I styling now! (JohnH, it's perfectly OK
for you to call these "Christmas lights"- you'll hear no protest from
me as 'tis the season, etc etc etc) Lighted boat parade next two
nights, but we're only parading on Saturday. (dinner tonight at a place
that is a pretty well kept secret but blows the doors off any other
restaurant or dining experience in the area.
http://www.theherbfarm.com)

Anyhow, on the way down to put my humble little strings of lights on
the boat, I happened to hear this song on the radio. Thought the timing
was just perfect. If you haven't heard this before, imagine "Good
Vibrations" by the Beach Boys......

http://www.bobrivers.com/player/lyrics.asp?SongID=615

Humor in time for the lighted boat parade.....
 

Chuck Gould wrote:
(dinner tonight at a place
that is a pretty well kept secret but blows the doors off any other
restaurant or dining experience in the area.
http://www.theherbfarm.com)


Well kept secret, eh?

Humor in time for the lighted boat parade.....
 

Tim wrote:
Chuck Gould wrote:
(dinner tonight at a place
that is a pretty well kept secret but blows the doors off any other
restaurant or dining experience in the area.
http://www.theherbfarm.com)


Well kept secret, eh?

Pretty much. Ask the typical visitor from out of town where they think
they would like to go for dinner and a lot will answer "The Space
Needle"..(nice view, but the food is oh-so-average). There are some
other very fine places to eat around here, but IMO the Herbfarm is on
an entirely separate plane. During the meal, they always introduce the
entire kitchen staff. People with the education to be an executive chef
in a lot of restaurants are 2nd, 3rd, or 4th in line in the soup or
pastry department at the Herbfarm. Last time we enjoyed dinner there,
there was only one kitchen worker who was not a *graduate* of a well
known culinary school in New York or Paris. On the downside, it's
somewhat pricey to eat there and it's a little ways out of town.....
one of those "special ocassion" restuarants for most of us..... In
fact, looks like its time to go find a neck tie and get duded up for
the event. :-)

Humor in time for the lighted boat parade.....
 

Chuck Gould wrote:
(dinner tonight at a place
that is a pretty well kept secret but blows the doors off any other
restaurant or dining experience in the area.
http://www.theherbfarm.com)


Well kept secret,eh?

Humor in time for the lighted boat parade.....
 

Chuck Gould wrote:
Tim wrote:
Chuck Gould wrote:
(dinner tonight at a place
that is a pretty well kept secret but blows the doors off any other
restaurant or dining experience in the area.
http://www.theherbfarm.com)

Well kept secret, eh?

Pretty much. Ask the typical visitor from out of town where they think
they would like to go for dinner and a lot will answer "The Space
Needle"..(nice view, but the food is oh-so-average). There are some
other very fine places to eat around here, but IMO the Herbfarm is on
an entirely separate plane. During the meal, they always introduce the
entire kitchen staff. People with the education to be an executive chef
in a lot of restaurants are 2nd, 3rd, or 4th in line in the soup or
pastry department at the Herbfarm. Last time we enjoyed dinner there,
there was only one kitchen worker who was not a *graduate* of a well
known culinary school in New York or Paris. On the downside, it's
somewhat pricey to eat there and it's a little ways out of town.....
one of those "special ocassion" restuarants for most of us..... In
fact, looks like its time to go find a neck tie and get duded up for
the event. :-)


Chuck,
I have never had a 9 course meal with 5 or 6 matching wines. What is
the price tag on this extravagant dinner out.

You'll revel in seasonally unique menus featuring the foods of the
Northwest.
Each 9-course dinner, served with 5 or 6 matched wines (non alcoholic
options
are also available), draws its inspiration from the rhythms of the season

Humor in time for the lighted boat parade.....
 

On Sat, 09 Dec 2006 07:36:24 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:

Chuck Gould wrote:
Tim wrote:
Chuck Gould wrote:
(dinner tonight at a place
that is a pretty well kept secret but blows the doors off any other
restaurant or dining experience in the area.
http://www.theherbfarm.com)

Well kept secret, eh?

Pretty much. Ask the typical visitor from out of town where they think
they would like to go for dinner and a lot will answer "The Space
Needle"..(nice view, but the food is oh-so-average). There are some
other very fine places to eat around here, but IMO the Herbfarm is on
an entirely separate plane. During the meal, they always introduce the
entire kitchen staff. People with the education to be an executive chef
in a lot of restaurants are 2nd, 3rd, or 4th in line in the soup or
pastry department at the Herbfarm. Last time we enjoyed dinner there,
there was only one kitchen worker who was not a *graduate* of a well
known culinary school in New York or Paris. On the downside, it's
somewhat pricey to eat there and it's a little ways out of town.....
one of those "special ocassion" restuarants for most of us..... In
fact, looks like its time to go find a neck tie and get duded up for
the event. :-)


Chuck,
I have never had a 9 course meal with 5 or 6 matching wines. What is
the price tag on this extravagant dinner out.

You'll revel in seasonally unique menus featuring the foods of the
Northwest.
Each 9-course dinner, served with 5 or 6 matched wines (non alcoholic
options
are also available), draws its inspiration from the rhythms of the season


Being a non-alcohol drinker, I wondered what the non alcoholic options
entailed. Five or six different varieties of root beer?
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John

Humor in time for the lighted boat parade.....
 

Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:


Chuck,
I have never had a 9 course meal with 5 or 6 matching wines. What is
the price tag on this extravagant dinner out.



To appreciate the value, it wouldn't be useful to consider the price
alone.

Each diner gets a beautifully illustrated "program" outlining the
evening's fare.
Ours read,

A Menu for The Hunter's Table, Friday December 8, 2006

(1st course): Hunting at the Edge of the Sea. Cauliflower and Fenugreek
Soup with Silvered Sea Scallop and Paddlefish Caviar. Kushi Oyster with
Sunchokes. Rosemary Mussel Skewer. (wine pairing): 1999 Argyle Brut
from Magnum (note, we were given a choice of various herbs to drop
into the argyle brut to give it a special "nose", I selected the
geranium rose. Wonderful combination)

(2nd course): Slow Roasted Black Cod and Salsify. With Frothy Sea
Urchin-Chervil Sauce.
(wine pairing): 2004 Ponzi Vineyard Pinot Blanc, Aurora Vineyard

(3rd course): Berkshire Pork Belly. With Vanilla Parsnips, Quince, and
Saffron Cider Sauce
(wine pairing): 2005 Chateau Ste. Michelle Reisling, Indian Wells
(this relatively common wine was our favorite, as well as the favorite
of some of our table mates)

(4th course): Braised Bay-Scented Partridge. With Chnaterells, Delicata
Squash, Chestnuts, and Brussel Sprouts. (wine pairing): 2004 L'Herb
Sauvage Pinot Noir, Grapes of Wrath

(5th course): Orgeon Fallow Venison. Herb-Crusted Saddle with Golden
Beets and Fennel, Braised Shank on Bolete Bread Pudding with
Huckleberries (wine pairing): 2002 Northstar Merlot, Columbia Valley

(6th course): Estrella Red Darla Cheese with Spice Bread and Tart
Cherry Compote

(7th course): Amagaki Persimmon with Cranberry-Orange Thyme Sorbet

(8th course): The Hunter's Reward. Carmelized Apple Souffle' with
Spiced Custard Sauce.Butterscotch Creme Brulee with Gingercake.
Chocolate Jasmine Napoleon.

A choice of brewed coffees, teas, and infusions.

(9th course): A selection of small treats (hand crafted chocolates and
tiny pastries)
(wine pairing) Vintage 1912 Barbeito Bual Madeira

"Ok," said Reggie, "but what does it cost?"

About what you'd spend for one afternoon's fuel bill running a pair of
460 4-bbl's with gas at $4 a gallon. :-)

More specifically, If they nail you for anything in the gift lobby- (my
wife was going on and on- and on some more- about how much she really
liked some of the titanium crystal stemware. Not entirely immune to a
well dropped hint, I made a trip "to the restroom" and bought her a set
of six to be wrapped and given to her when we stopped at coat check
when departing)- expect to drop about half a yard. Last night's event
was a fete for the founder's and directors of a local bank, where my
wife was one of the founders and works as CFO.

****************************

I'll see if I can get any good photos of the lighted boat parade this
evening.

Humor in time for the lighted boat parade.....
 

Chuck Gould wrote:
Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:


Chuck,
I have never had a 9 course meal with 5 or 6 matching wines. What is
the price tag on this extravagant dinner out.



To appreciate the value, it wouldn't be useful to consider the price
alone.

Each diner gets a beautifully illustrated "program" outlining the
evening's fare.
Ours read,

A Menu for The Hunter's Table, Friday December 8, 2006

(1st course): Hunting at the Edge of the Sea. Cauliflower and Fenugreek
Soup with Silvered Sea Scallop and Paddlefish Caviar. Kushi Oyster with
Sunchokes. Rosemary Mussel Skewer. (wine pairing): 1999 Argyle Brut
from Magnum (note, we were given a choice of various herbs to drop
into the argyle brut to give it a special "nose", I selected the
geranium rose. Wonderful combination)

(2nd course): Slow Roasted Black Cod and Salsify. With Frothy Sea
Urchin-Chervil Sauce.
(wine pairing): 2004 Ponzi Vineyard Pinot Blanc, Aurora Vineyard

(3rd course): Berkshire Pork Belly. With Vanilla Parsnips, Quince, and
Saffron Cider Sauce
(wine pairing): 2005 Chateau Ste. Michelle Reisling, Indian Wells
(this relatively common wine was our favorite, as well as the favorite
of some of our table mates)

(4th course): Braised Bay-Scented Partridge. With Chnaterells, Delicata
Squash, Chestnuts, and Brussel Sprouts. (wine pairing): 2004 L'Herb
Sauvage Pinot Noir, Grapes of Wrath

(5th course): Orgeon Fallow Venison. Herb-Crusted Saddle with Golden
Beets and Fennel, Braised Shank on Bolete Bread Pudding with
Huckleberries (wine pairing): 2002 Northstar Merlot, Columbia Valley

(6th course): Estrella Red Darla Cheese with Spice Bread and Tart
Cherry Compote

(7th course): Amagaki Persimmon with Cranberry-Orange Thyme Sorbet

(8th course): The Hunter's Reward. Carmelized Apple Souffle' with
Spiced Custard Sauce.Butterscotch Creme Brulee with Gingercake.
Chocolate Jasmine Napoleon.

A choice of brewed coffees, teas, and infusions.

(9th course): A selection of small treats (hand crafted chocolates and
tiny pastries)
(wine pairing) Vintage 1912 Barbeito Bual Madeira

"Ok," said Reggie, "but what does it cost?"

About what you'd spend for one afternoon's fuel bill running a pair of
460 4-bbl's with gas at $4 a gallon. :-)

More specifically, If they nail you for anything in the gift lobby- (my
wife was going on and on- and on some more- about how much she really
liked some of the titanium crystal stemware. Not entirely immune to a
well dropped hint, I made a trip "to the restroom" and bought her a set
of six to be wrapped and given to her when we stopped at coat check
when departing)- expect to drop about half a yard. Last night's event
was a fete for the founder's and directors of a local bank, where my
wife was one of the founders and works as CFO.

****************************

I'll see if I can get any good photos of the lighted boat parade this
evening.



You married well. Congratulations

Humor in time for the lighted boat parade.....
 

"Chuck Gould" wrote in
Anyhow, on the way down to put my humble little strings of lights on
the boat, I happened to hear this song on the radio. Thought the timing
was just perfect. If you haven't heard this before, imagine "Good
Vibrations" by the Beach Boys......

http://www.bobrivers.com/player/lyrics.asp?SongID=615

Hey Chuck ,
you weren't listening to the Mad Man Moskowitz on KSER were you?
I can't usually get him on the air up here in Victoria,
so I try and pick him up online ....
Ron

Humor in time for the lighted boat parade.....
 

Ron wrote:
"Chuck Gould" wrote in
Anyhow, on the way down to put my humble little strings of lights on
the boat, I happened to hear this song on the radio. Thought the timing
was just perfect. If you haven't heard this before, imagine "Good
Vibrations" by the Beach Boys......

http://www.bobrivers.com/player/lyrics.asp?SongID=615

Hey Chuck ,
you weren't listening to the Mad Man Moskowitz on KSER were you?
I can't usually get him on the air up here in Victoria,
so I try and pick him up online ....
Ron

No, I was just skimming across the FM dial when I found some station
playing the tune.
(I missed maybe the first line or two). I'm not familiar with KSER,
however. I found their call letters online and I see they're sort of an
independent, renegade, listener supported station broadcasting from
Everett. Sounds like an appealing concept, but I don't know whether
they have a clean signal to Seattle. (I don't do static). Thanks for
the tip, I'll check them out.