Coming back to Restaurants with marvelously breathtaking Views isn't always Promising but we manage to make it whenever we Can. This Meal was half enjoyable as on this Day back on March 28th of 2020, we were supposed to go and see the Buffalo Bandits host Saskatchewan Rush but unfortunately it got Canceled due to COVID. We (me, Cousin Mike and my Uncle Jim), Abby was supposed to come with us, but she stayed at Home. Took the Elevator up, was seated over by the Window looking out at Downtown Buffalo with Gloomy Grey Clouds looming over the city.
What better way to begin a Meal than with some Drinks, I got the Loganberry Vibes which had Vodka, Wild Winter Berry Cordial, Citrus, Thyme & Rosemary. This drink was sporting a light purple nuance with a Jurassic sized Ice Cube and a Sprig of Rosemary, nice to know that I could get drunk off my favorite Childhood Soda. Jimmy got himself a Beer while Mike got himself a Cocktail (Room with a View). Consisting of Three Chords Bourbon, Tequila, Maple Syrup, Pineapple, Citrus & Ginger Beer. Tall drink, bright yellow with a Buddha's Hand on top as a Garnish.
We first started off with some Venison Sliders, what better than a hunk of deer meat between 2 Buns with a Brussel Sprout Slaw, Blackberry Aioli and a Bacon Onion Jam. This would be a nice Winter Dish, sit back out on the Patio in the Cold and sip a piping Hot Chocolate. Next up was Espresso dusted Lamb Chops over a Carrot Puree and Braised Escarole. 5 Chops that were beautifully frenched inviting you to pick them up, bite on them and you get those sweet Caramel notes that meld well with the gamey flavor of the Lamb, Puree that was smooth as Butter and the Greens had some Bitterness.
I got myself another Drink (Sweater Weather) which had Three Chord Rye Whiskey, Spiced Pear, Cinnamon, Orange & Angostura Bitters. This drink came with a Golden Color, another Jurassic sized Ice Cube and a slice of Candied Orange Peel. One of the most unique drinks that has a Fall feeling with its essence of Cinnamon lingering on your Palate. Next up was a bowl of Heirloom Tomato Bisque with a Grilled Cheese Stick on the side filled with Crabmeat. The Bisque was Rich, and the Cheese stick was perfect for Dipping, Mike also got a bowl of Carrot & Ginger Bisque (minus the Grilled Cheese Stick).
For our Entrees, Mike ordered a Lamb Burger with Swiss Cheese, Tzatziki Sauce, Red Onion & Cucumber Slaw with a Salad. Jimmy got Filet Mignon with Butternut Squash, Fingerling Potato Hash and a Mushroom Bordelaise Sauce. Perfect Medium for him with rustic style Potatoes and an Earthy Sauce.
For my Main Course I was plated the most elegant version of Lamb Stew, it was Lamb Ragu perched atop of Confit Potatoes with Heirloom Carrots, Roasted Mushrooms and garnished with chips of Minted Pea Puree. The Manager of Panorama told me that they infuse Fresh Peas and Chives in a blended oil and purees them. Then they strain them through a Coffee filter overnight, then they are mixed with AP Flour and a pinch of salt before being placed on the griddle to Cook.
We happily finished our Meal with a palate cleansing Cherry Sorbet presented in a Martini Glass. Shame that we never got to watch the game that day, (that's probably why it was gloomy out). But at least we got to eat some great food, sure we were at the start of the COVID Pandemic, but we proceeded with Caution. As I've said before, Best Dinner with a View. !!! read more