We were given the extensive menu by the hostess, along with the special menu for the country of the day - Spain. Paellas were the highlight, but we chose to bypass them because there was so much food.
Our server, Asha, explained additional specials and then gave us plenty of time to peruse the menu. Many Western European countries were represented.
Fried yucca chips (we asked for another bowl!), pickled veggies and salted nuts were brought to the table while we continued to decide on our meal.
Appetizers shared were escargot simmered in a fresh herb butter sauce with fennel slaw and truffle oil, and fried calamari. Both were cooked to perfection.
Entrees:
Jay - mint-crusted lamb special, which included chorizo, white beans, okra, and sundried tomatoes, a portion of which went home for Sunday's lunch.
Ken - Sauerbraten (authentic sweet and sour beef, braised and flavored with root vegetables & mushrooms, served with fresh spaetzle and red apple cabbage), which he couldn't finish!
George - Portuguese Style Cannelloni (rolled pasta stuffed with fresh shrimp, scallops & crab, glazed with a mushroom saffron wine sauce & oven baked)
Karin - Wiener Schnitzel (pork tenderloin, breaded and pan seared & finished with delicate lemon butter. Served with fresh vegetable & spaetzle)
The dessert cart included a watermelon carved in a Spanish theme by the chef. Very creative!
For dessert, we shared a coffee caramel flan, which was light and flavorful, and French crepes (stuffed with white chocolate mousse). Delicious!
The decor gave the feeling of being in Europe, with many nice touches from all countries represented. The servers even wore flag pins on their lapels, to represent the country being highlighted.
Wines enjoyed:
2010 Alegria Carinena Old Vines
2010 Finca de Arantei Albarino
2011 La Belle Saison Sauvignon Blanc
2010 Can Blau (40% Mazuelo, 40% Syrah, 20% Garnacha)
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