Cafe Lurcat: Terrific as always

Sunday was winding down and we weren't quite ready for the weekend to be over.  The thought of ending the day with a hastily prepared dinner in front of the TV was just not cutting it.  We worked the phones and text messages and soon enough we found an accomplice.  A few clicks away we also have a reservation at Cafe Lurcat.  A safe bet.


As we waited for our accomplice, Patty Mayonnaise, Sharon and I shared a treat from the raw menu.  The hamachi with noodles and jalapenos looked great on the menu and didn't disappoint when it arrived to the table.  A good pairing to the Sauvignon Blanc we were drinking.


With three at the table, we split their signature salad (an award wining one no less), the apple, cheese and chive salad (pictured at right).  The first time I saw it a few days before, it rocked my salad world.  Salads don't usually look like that.  Apples and Manchego cheese cut up in shoestrings form with a light dressing and some chives.  Beautiful and refreshing with the cheese and the apples complementing each other like an acid and a base.   Great combination.

The rest of the meal was just as good.  Judge for yourself:

House Made Udon Noodles with Chinese Barbecue Chicken and Caramelized  Orange Sauce

Sautee Sea Scallops with Han Hocks and Swiss Chard

And of course their French Fries - Some of the best in town not to take anything away from the fries at 112 Eatery