Celebrating Jay's and Karin's birthdays, Ken and George treated them to June BYOB, 690 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood, NJ, 08108 (856-240-7041). Reservations are a must! We arrived for our 5:30pm reservation and was surprised to see so many people already there. If you want the Beef Wellington, you should probably go before 6pm. Hours are Wednesday-Saturday: 5pm-9pm; Sunday 4:30pm-8:30pm.
Beautiful atmosphere, attentive service, and delicious food. Request Nalini - the way she describes the food is incredible!
The amuse-bouche was parsnip and truffle soup - heavenly.
Appetizers
Jay and George thoroughly enjoyed Chef Pierre Calmel's Escargot, with sauce bordelaise, royal trumpet mushrooms, haricot vests, tarragon.
Karin and Ken were impressed with the Crab Ravioli, with celery root, butternut squash, chervil, crab beurre blanc, sturgeon caviar.
Entrees
Ken and George shared the Beef Wellington for two, 12 oz filet, mushroom duxelles, spinach, puff pastry, watercress salad, sauce bordelaise - amazing! The presentation was outstanding!
Karin couldn't quite finish the Boeuf - braised short ribs, pomme puree, roasted carrots, Brussel sprouts, sauce bordelaise. Tender and flavorful.
Jay enjoyed the Lapin au Vin, red wine-braised rabbit leg, pappardelle pasta, lardons, mushroom, carrot, pearl onion, rabbit jus.
Dessert - Meringue with lemon curd and blueberries. Perfect ending to the meal.
Wines enjoyed:
We plan to return for another special occasion.
