Right before the new year is when you hear a slew of corny sayings pertaining to the last (blank) of the year such as “This is the last time I’ll see you this year”. I’ve decided to jump on that bandwagon and share with you all my last Restaurant Experience of the year, which just so happens to be my most memorable.
As part of my Christmas present this year my Man Crow made reservations at my favorite Boston restaurant, Ten Tables in Jamaica Plain. I love this place because its small and cozy, the menu changes seasonally and sources locally and just so happens to be the closet restaurant in walking distance from my apartment! Upon our arrival I was pleasantly surprised to see that they expanded into the building space next door and converted it into a cocktail/lounge area so patrons have a place to sit and have a drink while they wait for their table.
Wednesday happened to be the 3 course tasting night which was nice because I usually opt out of the dessert but this gave me the chance to indulge. The meal always begins with an amuse bouche which was a beet puree topped with creme fraiche and chopped chives followed by some fresh baked rolls and the greenest and most flavorful olive oil I have ever encountered! Here was the tasting adventure I chose:
- BBC Beer Steamed PEI Mussels w/ Bacon and Whole Grain Mustard
- Rosemary Papparadelle w/ Braised Lamb, Pea and Carrot Ragu and Paremesan Reggiano
- Chocolate Terrine w/ Thai Basil Ice Cream and Sea Salt
And my Man Crow chose:
- House-made Bierwurst w/ Red WIne Braised Cabbage (they have the best sausages I have ever tasted here)
- Pan Roasted Duberton Pork Loin w/ Sweet Potato Puree, Collard Greens and Apple Butter
- Vanilla Creme Brulee
We each had a beer to start the dinner off (thought it would go great with mussels and sausage) and the tap was clean as a whistle. For the main course we had the waiter pair a glass of wine for each dish, i forgot the names but bother were tasty. We both loved every component of our meal as well as dabbled in each others dishes. In the end, we gave the chef and waiter the best compliment by completely clearing all of our plates!
