We did our annual Holiday Dinner at Cafe Otto Mezza last night. There was the initial promise of a porchetta but I guess the chef changed his mind. Of course, even without porchetta dinner was a blast! We started with N's bottle of Veuve Cliquot then went into the Besserat de Bellefon Blanc de Blanc. The antipasto platter consisted of Sauteed Garbanzos with Roasted Red Peppers, Salami and Pickled Peppers along with a Tuscan Style Pea Hummus and Toast Points.
The pasta course was a Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter
I then uncorked 2 reds for the entree courses, a 2007 Littorai B.A. Theriot Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir which had concentrated red cherry and Asian spice with a touch of citrus rind on the nose with a medium mouthfeel and pleasing palate flow.
And a 2008 K Wahluke Slope Pheasant Vineyard Syrah with concentrated black fruit and a touch of smoke on the nose with mouth filling concentration and a long finish.
For the entree, the chef gave each diner a choice; Pan Seared Steak or Agro-Dolce Chicken both served with sauteed haricot vertes. The Mrs selected the chicken...
While I opted for the Steak.
Dessert was vanilla Ice Cream with a creme-free chocolate mousse and cookie wafer.
I've always enjoyed dinner at Cafe Otto Mezza and the chef's demeanor has always been pleasant (as opposed to Yelp reviews). I know one thing, we'll be back...
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