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Commander's Chef's Table
Posted on 9/19/11 at 11:18 am
Posted on 9/19/11 at 11:18 am
Hey guys,
I'm looking forward to dinner at the chef's table at Commander's at the end of the month. Never done it before. Has anyone here? I can't decide if we should do the wine pairing, or just order cocktails/bottles as we go. Any advice?
I'm looking forward to dinner at the chef's table at Commander's at the end of the month. Never done it before. Has anyone here? I can't decide if we should do the wine pairing, or just order cocktails/bottles as we go. Any advice?
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Posted on 9/19/11 at 11:21 am to BrotherEsau
I've done it twice and both times did the pairings but you can make suggestions as well. It's a great time you will enjoy it. We went to the courtyard bar about midway through dinner just to stretch.
Posted on 9/19/11 at 11:23 am to BrotherEsau
never sat that the chef's table, but I went last night and had the sirloin and a bottle of 3 Degrees. both were excellent. the tasting menu/wine pairing for $113 was enticing though.
corn and crab bisque was rather disappointing.
corn and crab bisque was rather disappointing.
Posted on 9/19/11 at 11:25 am to BrotherEsau
I did it once in '04. Some of the best food i've eaten...Had a great experience.
Posted on 9/19/11 at 11:26 am to BrotherEsau
Threeputt went not too long ago, pretty sure you can still find the review thread.
Posted on 9/19/11 at 11:28 am to BrotherEsau
Sounds awesome.. Hope you give us a report after dinner. Enjoy
Posted on 9/19/11 at 11:31 am to bdevill
I saw some people at the chef's table the other night and it looked awesome.
How the hell much does that run?
How the hell much does that run?
Posted on 9/19/11 at 1:01 pm to Fun Bunch
Thanks yall. I thought I read a review of it not long ago, but couldn't find it in a search.
I'll definitely post up a review, assuming I can remember it the next day.
It's $100 per person for food, 50-75 more per person for the standard wine pairing, 75-100 for "premium cru" and 100-150 for "grand cru".
I went with the standard
I'll definitely post up a review, assuming I can remember it the next day.
It's $100 per person for food, 50-75 more per person for the standard wine pairing, 75-100 for "premium cru" and 100-150 for "grand cru".
I went with the standard
Posted on 9/19/11 at 1:35 pm to BrotherEsau
Here is the link for the thread with my review (the the review itself in quotes:
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Thread
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Did the chef's table and commander's last night and it was awesome. Did not take pics but I will give you a run down of the nine courses:
Amuse Bouche: Shrimp & Tasso - This was one large fried gulf shrimp stuffed with tasso sprinkled with tabasco and served on top a pepper jelly glaze. Very good!!! Paired with the cocktails we were drinking when we sat down at the table.
Saffron Soft-Shell crab Bisque (Paired with "Fleur de Champagne" Brut, Perrier-Jouet) This was just ok. The saffron kind of overpowered the bisque, IMO.
Blue Crab & Cucumber Tian (Paired with "Rossj-Bass" Chardonnay, Gaja) This was a cold salad that was really good and surprisingly refreshing. The cucumber was sliced super thin and wrapped around the crab and presented almost like an sushi roll. Probably the best wine of the night as well.
Nectarine & Blackberry Salad (Paired with Riesling Grand Cru "Schlossberg", Domaine Weinbach) Probably my favorite course of the night. The nectarines were cooked down in what tasted like some sort of cognac and served with blackberries, candied pecans and bleu cheese crumbles. Really tasty.
Foie Gras Tartine with Blueberries (Paired with Moscatel "Colosia", J.J. Guiterrez) The chef described this course as her favorite dish to prepare. It was a seared piece of foie gras served atop a sweet phyllo pastry along side a serving of foie gras ice cream topped with blueberries and powdered sugar. I must admit that I am not a huge fan of foie gras and this course did not do it for me. The seared foie gras was very very rich. The foie gras ice cream was almost to salty to eat but the blueberries were good
Le Coup se Milieu: Hibiscus Martini - This drink was founded at commander's. It is a brian storm of one of there bartenders and it was delicious. In fact the ladies ordered another one after the meal as an after dinner drink.
Crispy Lake Poncchartrain Soft Shell Crab (Paired with Rose, Brut, Billacart) This was a fried soft shell crab served atop a stone ground grits. It was also very good. Nothing to fancy just a great product fried to perfection ...
Black Angus Filet Mignon and Blade Steak (Paired with Cabernet Sauvitgnon "One Point Five", Shafer) This was two different cuts of beef served atop creamy mashed potatoes. Also really good but nothing over the top. Maybe would have like some type of sauce over the beef.
The Dessert Bomb and Artisinal Cheese Plate (Paired with Monastrell Dulce, Olivares) WOW !!!! They brought our table of four one of every dessert on the menu. Nine total desserts AND a cheese plate... My favorites were of course the bread pudding, watermelon sherbet, and cheesecake.
So I guess my favorite course were the two salad courses (Nectarine & Blackberry, Blue Crab & Cucumber) and the Soft Shell Crab course. My least favorite course had to be the Foie Gras. All in all a great night with some really good food and wines. It was also really fun to be in the kitchen and see what goes on during a busy night. I was surprised at how quiet it was in there. It also appeared to be very orderly and running very smoothly (I am sure that was not the case as it is never the case in kitchens). Really cool evening. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a fun experience.
Posted on 9/19/11 at 1:41 pm to threeputt
how hard is it to get reservations for this and what is the minimum number of people you can have ?? and i assume these prices do not include tip ..
Posted on 9/19/11 at 1:49 pm to TigahRag
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how hard is it to get reservations for this and what is the minimum number of people you can have ?? and i assume these prices do not include tip ..
at least a 9 month waiting list (from what i've heard). must have 4 people.
Posted on 9/19/11 at 1:51 pm to TigerTree
do you call in or can you make this reservation online ?? i would assume they would want a deposit .. right ?
Posted on 9/19/11 at 1:51 pm to TigerTree
The wife called in January to get the table for my birthday (in June) she could not get a weekend as they were all booked so we had to do it on a week night .. I think that ask that you have at least four people .. Prices do not include tip or any extra cocktails.
This was a picture of the desert course ... Yes that is nine deserts for four people
This was a picture of the desert course ... Yes that is nine deserts for four people
Posted on 9/19/11 at 1:53 pm to xXLSUXx
quote:Yeah, I wouldnt use mine. I think it got whacked anyway
Threeputt went not too long ago, pretty sure you can still find the review thread.
Posted on 9/19/11 at 3:03 pm to threeputt
That dessert spread is absurd.
it is for 4 people only. My wife called back in April, if not even earlier. They didn't have a Saturday, so we're doing Friday.
it is for 4 people only. My wife called back in April, if not even earlier. They didn't have a Saturday, so we're doing Friday.
Posted on 9/19/11 at 3:11 pm to BrotherEsau
What was more amazing was that I could take a picture of dessert after nine bottles of wine and two cocktails
Posted on 9/19/11 at 4:09 pm to threeputt
Both times I went was on a Thursday because I didn't want to wait a year. About four or so months ahead. Same price as above and for four only. When I went it was a booth in the kitchen but I believe they have set up a table now? Hang your coat up because it's a little hotter on the kitchen.
I took my wife and another couple. Second time I could not for the life of me find anyone to go even with me paying so I paid for four and my wife and I went alone. They loaded us up then loaded us into a car. I believe we ate and drank for four. Great times. Well worth it and I highly recommend it.
I took my wife and another couple. Second time I could not for the life of me find anyone to go even with me paying so I paid for four and my wife and I went alone. They loaded us up then loaded us into a car. I believe we ate and drank for four. Great times. Well worth it and I highly recommend it.
Posted on 9/19/11 at 6:20 pm to BrotherEsau
I went Friday for lunch and was disappointed. Service was ridicous slow in getting drinks and the food was just ok.
Posted on 9/19/11 at 6:33 pm to nikinik
Do they let you box up your food?
Is the kitchen really that interesting? I've worked in restaurants before - I never saw anything special.
Is the kitchen really that interesting? I've worked in restaurants before - I never saw anything special.
Posted on 9/19/11 at 7:29 pm to Martini
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Second time I could not for the life of me find anyone to go even with me paying so I paid for four and my wife and I went alone. They loaded us up then loaded us into a car. I believe we ate and drank for four. Great times. Well worth it and I highly recommend it.
I would've gladly accepted an invite.
Sounds like you still had a great time though. I've thought about the same thing. I would love to go one day but finding another couple who actually enjoys food and that would be willing to pay that price for it, is sometimes difficult.
This post was edited on 9/19/11 at 7:30 pm
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