I came here to The Cat and the Custard Cup a couple weeks ago and I must say I miss it dearly! This restaurant is just wonderful and I seriously think you should make the drive for it. The ambience and interior is old-fashioned, the people are so friendly, and the food, just exceptional. I loved our waiter! Very informative and loved how he thoroughly explained the specials of the day and why the sauces were paired with the dishes. Speaking my language! So here we go...
Appetizers
Red Braised Pork Belly With Wasabi Mashed Potato, Shiitake Mushroom, and Unagi. So delectable. Succulent. Delish.
Seared Sea Scallops With Cauliflower Puree, Almonds, Golden Raisins, Capers, and Balsamic Syrup. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Preferred it without the raisins and surprisingly the capers were a wonderful addition to this appetizer. I absolutely loved the balsamic mixed with the cauliflower puree. Paired well along with the scallops.
Creamed Corn and Creamed Spinach. Loved them both. My tongue knew right away that they snuck in bacon into the creamed spinach. Took Chef a second to figure it out. Me, I know my flavors like I know the alphabet backwards! True, yes I do! Quite well, I'd like to add!
Entrees
Seared Red Deer With Blackberry Cassis-Port Wine Sauce, Point Reyes Bleu Creamed Potato Gnocchi. Unfortunately, this wasn't my dish but it would have been if I had seen it first! Definitely one of the top favorites that evening. Never had deer until that day and it was so good. Never have it more than medium rare or it tends to be a tougher piece of meat. It has a similar flavor to beef but more of a gamey taste to it. Try it is all I have to say.
Grilled Lamb Tenderloin With Sweet Potato Polenta, Pomegranate Reduction, and Goat Cheese Leek Fondue. Enjoyed the lamb paired with the reduction and fondue. Just perfect together. Loved the sweet potato polenta but I could got a hint of the sweet potato. Wish I had tasted it more but it was still good.
Dessert
Rustic French Bread Pudding With Egg Custard, Dried Apricots, and Pippin Apples. Easy and comforting dessert after a wonderful meal.
I give this restaurant 5 hearts: ♥♥♥♥♥. Honestly, it was a lovely setting, absolutely adored the interior of the restaurant, our waiter was the best, the food was delicious, I absolutely loved the pairing of the sauces with each dish, and prices were reasonable. I'd say I would go back but I know I'm going back next month and I can't wait!
Oh and we also made a stop at the Veronese Gallery Cafe in Fullerton, CA. I absolutely loved this place. It looks cool from the street because it looks like a house but when you turn into the alley you can see the back and it is wonderful with the beautiful garden. A nice array of coffee, tea, and scrumptious delights are offered there while you relax.
