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Ruffino's on the River w/pics. *whispers* Now with descriptions
Posted on 6/30/13 at 9:46 pm
Posted on 6/30/13 at 9:46 pm
First up: A crawfish & avocado amuse bouche, an unordered treat from the chef. A truly tasty bite, there was some pickled element that I couldn't identify. My husband didn't want his, so I had two!
We shared this appetizer of braised pork cheeks with bacon jam, pork jus and butternut squash puree. Absolutely sublime.
My entree: Cedar Planked Baked Redfish with tomatoes, fresh pesto, balsamic syrup. Portion size was perfect for me. There was nothing for a to go box.
My husband's entree: I probably wouldn't ever order lasagna, but he wanted to compare it to Nash's (which he loves). He said it was excellent, but Nash's edges it out. (Shouldn't the cheese on top be meltier?)
It was my husband's birthday. Dessert for him: White Chocolate Bread Pudding (not sure of the sauce). He LOVED it. Said it was very custard like, which is his favorite way to have it.
Next time I will have the prime rib or possibly order several things from the appetizer menu. The table next to us had the shrimp corndogs (great presentation) and the seared tuna on a Himalayan salt plate that was absolutely gorgeous. Would have also like to try the wood roasted oysters.
May I just say that someone who is trying to low carb it should not be the person you count on to review a restaurant. I turned down the beautiful fresh bread that was offered to the table and didn't choose any of the days specials because of the carb factor. It limits your choices considerably. No risotto or crabmeat cheesecake or pasta dishes for me.
We shared this appetizer of braised pork cheeks with bacon jam, pork jus and butternut squash puree. Absolutely sublime.
My entree: Cedar Planked Baked Redfish with tomatoes, fresh pesto, balsamic syrup. Portion size was perfect for me. There was nothing for a to go box.
My husband's entree: I probably wouldn't ever order lasagna, but he wanted to compare it to Nash's (which he loves). He said it was excellent, but Nash's edges it out. (Shouldn't the cheese on top be meltier?)
It was my husband's birthday. Dessert for him: White Chocolate Bread Pudding (not sure of the sauce). He LOVED it. Said it was very custard like, which is his favorite way to have it.
Next time I will have the prime rib or possibly order several things from the appetizer menu. The table next to us had the shrimp corndogs (great presentation) and the seared tuna on a Himalayan salt plate that was absolutely gorgeous. Would have also like to try the wood roasted oysters.
May I just say that someone who is trying to low carb it should not be the person you count on to review a restaurant. I turned down the beautiful fresh bread that was offered to the table and didn't choose any of the days specials because of the carb factor. It limits your choices considerably. No risotto or crabmeat cheesecake or pasta dishes for me.
This post was edited on 7/1/13 at 9:32 am
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Posted on 6/30/13 at 9:48 pm to Darla Hood
Looks good!
Where is it?
Where is it?
Posted on 6/30/13 at 9:50 pm to heypaul
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Where is it?
The old Cochon spot in River Ranch-Lafayette.
Posted on 6/30/13 at 9:51 pm to Darla Hood
no pics of your hands? 
This post was edited on 6/30/13 at 9:51 pm
Posted on 6/30/13 at 9:51 pm to Darla Hood
I had the plank roasted salmon last time I was there... Tasted good but it was literally the smallest piece of fish I'd ever been served, or bought and cooked myself.
I could have eaten three of them.,, seriously I'd been embarrassed to send it out to a table.
I could have eaten three of them.,, seriously I'd been embarrassed to send it out to a table.
Posted on 6/30/13 at 9:56 pm to Lester Earl
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no pics of your hands?
Posted on 6/30/13 at 9:57 pm to Darla Hood
Looking forward to the descriptions!
Posted on 6/30/13 at 10:01 pm to Darla Hood
Looks great! Try imgur if you hate photobucket
Posted on 6/30/13 at 10:04 pm to Darla Hood
nice.
the shrimp corn dogs were amazing.
the shrimp corn dogs were amazing.
Posted on 6/30/13 at 10:11 pm to TigerHam85
That sounds good.
Posted on 6/30/13 at 10:11 pm to Darla Hood
looks awesome
Posted on 7/1/13 at 7:49 am to JimMorrison
They've been packed for the month they've been open and it will continue.
Posted on 7/1/13 at 8:48 am to Darla Hood
Looks amazing, darla.
The only way around the photobucket problem I've found is to edit and save the photo.. And then screenshot it so it saves as a new photo.
The only way around the photobucket problem I've found is to edit and save the photo.. And then screenshot it so it saves as a new photo.
Posted on 7/1/13 at 8:57 am to LouisianaLady
Bump for the edited original post with descriptions.
LL, the edited version of the pic is now showing up.
LL, the edited version of the pic is now showing up.
Posted on 7/1/13 at 9:18 am to Darla Hood
I was trying to figure out what those tomatoes were atop your fish. They look deliciously roasted. Nice meal report. 
Posted on 7/1/13 at 9:18 am to Darla Hood
I feel like you're yelling at me.
Posted on 7/1/13 at 9:32 am to BRgetthenet
Is that better?
Posted on 7/1/13 at 9:53 am to Darla Hood
That whole meal looks great.
And you stuck to the diet!
And you stuck to the diet!
Posted on 7/1/13 at 9:56 am to Darla Hood
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an unordered treat from the chef
Ha, he must have known you are a top 10 food critic on TD
Posted on 7/1/13 at 9:58 am to Darla Hood
A Bloody Mary and a Margarita on the rocks? Odd choice, but whatever works?
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