La Campagne (Jay's Birthday)

After much deliberation, La Campagne won for Jay's birthday on Sunday! We were not disappointed.

We requested, and were seated, by the fireplace. It was perfect on such a cold evening.



Our server, Heather, brought focaccia bread with herbed butter, to the table. Even Ken enjoyed the butter.

Both of us had specials as appetizers: Jay had the lobster tourine (pate) with a delicious lemon whipped accompaniment.



Ken enjoyed the smoke duck ravioli and he doesn't normally order duck.



Entrees were equally delicious. Jay enjoyed the venison with homemade pasta. It was just the perfect portion size and quite light.



Ken had the fish du jour - Mediterranean Sea Bass which came with three large shrimp with the heads on - so flavorful.



We finished with the cheese plate for 2 - Purple Haze (NJ sheep), Beemster (like gouda), Gorgonzola, Shepherd's Pillow (Goat), sliced pear, crudites, mustard, fig spread and strawberry spread - so good that Jay wanted more.



We enjoyed a 2005 Acacia Pinot Noir, which Jay doesn't normally like, but this was velvety. We also opened Jay's Christmas gift, Moet & Chandon Nectar Imperial, which is always delicious.