Boasting subtle flavors, the bass was not overshadowed by the garden fresh accompaniments. Few meals would be more appealing for winter than the poussin. Two portions of the tender, moist poultry were served on a thick bed of risotto studded with petite cubes of butternut squash and illuminated with a generous dusting of fines herbes. Risotto is too often ruined by over- or undercooking. Silky smooth, but still firm enough for each grain of the Italian rice to be discerned, the risotto was delicious.
Desserts are just as fabulous.
A small scoop of cabernet ice cream, adorned with halved macadamia nuts, provided the perfect age-old balance. Chocolate and wine. Passionfruit, apricot and cassis sorbets sparkled on a black plate and made us swoon. An impeccable balance of tart and sweet, the trio of frozen delights was lovely. Each was smooth, fresh and exciting.