Monday, February 11, 2008

Best Ever???

Tonight I had one of the best meals of my life. From the quality, uniqueness, service, experience factors, it was a 10!!! I ate at Oliveto's in Oakland. Everyone must eat here!!! The theme of the menu was "Wild Boar." They have their staples, but every course had a few options of selections the chef created featuring the fresh boar.

First Course:
Charcoal Grilled Sierra Mackerel with WaterCress and Old balsamico.

Second Course:
Warm antipasto of Pork Tongue, Artichokes, and Black Truffles

Pairing for first two courses:
Alphonse Mellot Sancerre “La Mousiere” 2006

Third Course:
Spaghetti with Cauliflower, Calabrian Hot Peppers, Breadcrumbs, and Oregano

Fourth Course:
Pappardelle di sangue with Pork Heart Ragu and Cahnterelle Mushrooms

Pairing for 3rd and 4th courses:
Les Cretes, Petite Arvine, Valle d'Aosta, 2006


MAIN COURSE:
Pork Bacon Chop with ceci beans and salsa rustica (this is the formal way to say, the whole frickin pig with goodness on top, the three of us didn't even put a dent in it)




Pairing for Main Course:
Eraldo Viberti, Nebbiolo Langhe, 2005

I can not describe how good this experience is. You have to go there and experience it for yourself. Sorry the pics suck, it is candle lit and took them with my phone.

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