a bit unconventional


but still well worth it...to forgo the romantic dinner for the experience was well, an experience.

our anniversary is sunday, but sundays are well...sundays.
so, we ventured back to our favorite place but for a unique dining experience.
applewood for their "meet the farmer night" featuring hardwick beef: 100% grass-fed cattle.

four course dinner with wine pairings plus a mini-lecture from ridge (the farmer) about his cattle and why he is passionate about grass-fed beef. throw in family-style seating, 8 strangers, amazing food... and you have an unconventional anniversary dinner.

amuse
braised shortrib "sloppy joes"


first course
steak tartare



second course
grilled flatiron steak salad



third course
pan roasted ribeye

[sorbet - palate cleanser]

dessert
lemon cake

Comments

patti said…
I love it!
You look beautiful in your picture with your man! Simply gorgous and full of life and happiness. Congrats!
Youre such a foodie!!! I was amazed at how gorgeous the dishes looked!! I also was smiling at you thinking of you sneaking the camera up to take a picture of each course.
I love you loving life!
6:00 PM EDT
jeanette said…
what??? no beef for dessert? how passionate can the man really be?! :)

You guys look so great! I noticed on my calendar that Sunday was your anniversary-can't believe it's been what? 6 years?! Congratulations! :)
6:02 PM EDT
Adaline said…
dang! that's a lot of food! i was wondering about the beef dessert course, also. we've seen a food network show recently where they had to make a dessert out of different meats...no thanks.

glad you had fun and congrats on 6 years!
2:44 PM EDT
Sarah said…
Congratulations! and I love that place as well.
9:14 PM EDT
Leslie said…
steak tartare? I don't know if I could do that one, but the rest looked really good. I agree with Mike. You look great. Can't wait to see you later this month!
9:40 PM EDT
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