Future SoWal Guy
Beach Comber
Living in New Orleans, I had heard of Restaurant Fire when it was there but I was never able to go. So when I was in Seaside recently, I made it a point to shimmy on over to Grayton Beach and eat here. I'm so glad I did. Let me walk you through our dinner:
The Dip trio - three dips served with endive, carrots, and pita bread. We ordered the Artichoke and Olive, Apricot and Habanero, and the Cranberry and Goat cheese. There were like seven different to choose from but the Apricot and habanero dip - I could have eaten three portions of it.
For dinner I ordered the pine nut crusted snapper which was topped with roasted beets and greens. The fish was cooked perfectly. The presentation was phenomenal. My friend ordered the Niman Ranch double cut pork chop. If you don't know the story behind Niman Ranch, I suggest you research it because their farming practices are the exact opposite of what is currently going on with agribusiness. Niman Ranch does not use confinement facilities for their animals, which in turn produces better tasting, non-antibiotic and pesticide filled meat. Not to mention the pigs are fed what a pig is supposed to eat; Niman's pigs aren't being served other animal body parts, like blood meal. I know I'm on my high horse but I recommend everyone in America researching the current animal farming practices. It will change the way you view what you're eating! Nicolette Niman's Righteous Porkchop and Michael Pollan's In Defense of Food are two books I recommend on the subject.
Anyway - back to the review. For dessert we had the Sticky Toffee Pudding cake. My God, that was heaven. It was a perfect end to a perfect evening. The service was outstanding, very professional and our server was excellent. I can't wait to go back to Grayton Beach so I can go to this restaurant again!!! Too bad they're no longer in NOLA
The Dip trio - three dips served with endive, carrots, and pita bread. We ordered the Artichoke and Olive, Apricot and Habanero, and the Cranberry and Goat cheese. There were like seven different to choose from but the Apricot and habanero dip - I could have eaten three portions of it.
For dinner I ordered the pine nut crusted snapper which was topped with roasted beets and greens. The fish was cooked perfectly. The presentation was phenomenal. My friend ordered the Niman Ranch double cut pork chop. If you don't know the story behind Niman Ranch, I suggest you research it because their farming practices are the exact opposite of what is currently going on with agribusiness. Niman Ranch does not use confinement facilities for their animals, which in turn produces better tasting, non-antibiotic and pesticide filled meat. Not to mention the pigs are fed what a pig is supposed to eat; Niman's pigs aren't being served other animal body parts, like blood meal. I know I'm on my high horse but I recommend everyone in America researching the current animal farming practices. It will change the way you view what you're eating! Nicolette Niman's Righteous Porkchop and Michael Pollan's In Defense of Food are two books I recommend on the subject.
Anyway - back to the review. For dessert we had the Sticky Toffee Pudding cake. My God, that was heaven. It was a perfect end to a perfect evening. The service was outstanding, very professional and our server was excellent. I can't wait to go back to Grayton Beach so I can go to this restaurant again!!! Too bad they're no longer in NOLA
We sometimes order 2 apricots in the dip "trio" to avoid fighting! 