Okay, so it was a blustery and cold Friday evening with nothing planned and lobster on sale at Stew Leonards. So Jenn made an executive decision and decided on a TGIF dinner...
Cocktail - Sidecar Martini
Ingredients include brandy, triple sec, and lemon juice.
This was the first time we haven't done a vodka-based cocktail, but it was Freestyle Friday, so why not? This was a fantastic drink to start off our meal, although 1 went a long way. This is a sipping cocktail and definitely stop yourself after one. It was a perfect drink for a cold night.
Starter - Arugula Pear Salad
This was fairly simply... nice peppery arugula dressed in olive oil and fresh lemon juice topped with pear slices.
This is a classic salad that can pretty much be eaten with any meal. It was refreshing on the palette after the stiff cocktail, and also a great pre-cursor to the entree that was bursting with flavors.
Entree - Brown Butter Risotto with Lobster
Yummmmmmmmm. This was a delicious risotto and quite on par with many fine restaurants. The only changes made were using lobster stock instead of chicken stock and we definitely think that it makes a big difference. Simply add the lobster shells back to the water you originally boiled the lobsters in and let cook for a while. (We also add some "lobster better than bullion", which can be found in most large grocery stores.) If you're a risotto fan... try this recipe! (It's probably also delicious with shrimp.)
Wine - 2008 Wild Horse Chardonnay
87/100 - Wine Enthusiast
This barrel-fermented chardonnay displayed extremely bright, fresh fruit like peach, apple, and lemon with a lingering mouth feel. It was not overly buttery and paired extremely well with the meal!
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