点评:Last evening I had the pleasure of experiencing the Tasting Menu at the Stone Barn Cafe on Clare Island.
A six-course vegetarian dinner paired with the perfect wine. Luckily I had a chef at my table who knew the right pairing, but I feel like all selections here would be complimentary.
The first pre-plate, was fresh Macalla Farm bread with 3 styles of whipped butter, something I can't say I've had before, but talk about up-leveling butter!
With each plate a sort of hush came across the place as you could hear soft mmmms and awe's of the flavours hitting the palette, and then the murmur of happy conversations followed.
The food felt like medicine for the soul.
Courgette flowers, filled with soft cheese and basil, bathed in a sun-bright tomato sauce. It’s a dish that tastes like a summer garden remembered in full bloom—a beautiful balance of the crisply battered flower and the soft savoury filling.
For vegetarians, it’s a celebration. For everyone else, a revelation. These are dishes that fill you up—with no longing left behind.
and I mean.. the dessert! to sweeten the last bite.
The Stone Barn Cafe is something you don't want to miss while visiting Clare Island. The dinners are on Monday and Saturday evenings and booking is essential.
I can't recommend it enough.
What an absolute treat.
翻译:昨晚,我有幸在克莱尔岛的Stone Barn Cafe体验了试吃菜单。
六道菜的素食晚餐搭配着完美的葡萄酒。幸运的是,我餐桌上的厨师知道该如何搭配,但我觉得这里的所有菜品都应该是免费的。
第一道餐前小食是新鲜的麦卡拉农场面包,搭配三种不同的打发黄油,虽然我以前吃过,但黄油的口味真是提升了不少!
每上一道菜,餐厅里都会变得安静下来,你可以听到人们轻柔的“嗯嗯”声,以及对美味冲击味蕾的惊叹,然后是愉快的交谈声。
这道菜就像是心灵的良药。
西葫芦花,包裹着柔软的奶酪和罗勒,淋上阳光明媚的番茄酱。这道菜的味道就像记忆中盛开的夏日花园——酥脆的西葫芦花和柔软的咸味馅料达到了完美的平衡。
对素食者来说,这是一场盛宴。对其他人来说,更是一场惊喜。这些菜肴让你饱餐一顿,回味无穷。
还有……甜点!让最后一口更加甜蜜。
在克莱尔岛游玩,Stone Barn Cafe 不容错过。晚餐时间为周一和周六晚上,需提前预订。
我强烈推荐!
绝对的享受。