Trois Étoiles

What started out in concept as a one liner in a long list, turned into a standalone posting.  As you know, I sometimes make a story from three or four smaller snippets of possible interest to the readership.   So this was going to be nestled in between a review of the “new” Mexican restaurant in Callaway (Tacos Hacienda), a cooking episode of crabs and scallops (not together), and a rant or two about car commercials and that long awaited and (continued avoidance) the confessional.  But, the more I thought about it, the more I didn’t want to take anything away from the headliner. 

A bit of research took me back to November of 2011, and a dining experience that was second only to our Lameloise experience in France (the finest meal I’ve ever had).   The occasion was the celebration of the Feeder’s seventieth birthday, celebrated with our complete family.  It took place in this quaint little place in Virginia

After being greeted we were ushered to our table

Already set with the place’s famous truffle popcorn – take a minute to look at the table, the gleaming silver, the sparkling crystal with Champagne, the lovely charger plates all placed just so, the more to glorify the food.

And were presented a personal menu of the evening’s fare

While I do have images of all the dishes, just a couple to whet your appetite:

scallops with Shishito peppers

Lobster with Potato Gnocci

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All were paired with an appropriate wine, which was explained by the dedicated sommelier

The meal was capped off by a gorgeous “birthday cake”

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The reaction at the right was common around the table..

We were seated at the “chef’s” table in the kitchen where we could watch the quiet and efficient kitchen brigade go about the business of creating magic

No clanging of pots, no shouting orders, Gregorian chants in the background.  All presided over by the chef

An evening for our family to remember for life (which we have) with world famous Chef Patrick O’Connell 

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And circling back to the beginning, the whole reason for this trip into the past was the recent announcement that the Inn at Little Washington has earned the prestigious 3^rd Star from Michelin.  A major accomplishment in the world of fine dining.

I would hope to return one day, and if you ever have the chance don’t miss it.  Worth every darn cent, no matter the amount of them..

And you could probably do a better job than did the Feeder (for some reason) in

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And there would be NMMJ to be found for miles..