ORMOND WINE COMPANY - RESTAURANT REVIEW #2

I've been a horrible slacker as of late. Judy and I went to the Ormond Wine Company a few weekends ago and I never wrote up the review. So here it is. Please note - this is my second review of this restaurant. You may view the first review here. Also please excuse the quality of the pics. They were taken with my cell phone and the restaurant was rather dark. Take my word for it - the pics do NOT do the food justice.

We stopped by for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. We were the only people there at first, although a couple came in and did have lunch at the bar a little later. For the high quality of food the place puts out and for the beer and wine selection - this place should be packed. Even on a Saturday afternoon. Our server was wonderful and very informed on the wine and beer lists. She answered Judy's wine questions and my beer questions. We started off with the House Blue Chips. Although quite salty, the chips were delicious and crunchy. They were topped with blue cheese and blue cheese dressing, along with truffle oil and a kalmata olive sauce that upped both the saltiness and taste factor. The appetizer was more than ample for two people. 

We both decided on salads. Judy chose the duck breast salad (duck, field greens, blue cheese, dried cherries, red onion, mixed nuts and a raspberry walnut vinaigrette.) I went with the steak and mozz salad (grilled sirloin, field greens, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, roasted red peppers, Roma tomatoes, and a balsamic vinnegarette.) We don't usually choose salads, but we had seen the dessert menu and had ulterior motives. 

We couldn't choose which dessert to share so we of course ordered two. The white chocolate coconut creme brulee was one of the best creme brulees I had ever eaten. The top was caramelized just right and the dish was flavorful without being too strong, as I often find coconut desserts. We also split a truffle tasting plate. We had their truffles on our first visit and were eager to try more. The flavors included on the plate included: caramel with Fleur de Sel; dried cherry; Grand Marnier; and espresso. We also enjoyed a freshly brewed coffee.

All in all - another great meal at the Ormond Wine Company! And they have a web site now!