29JUN26
As is our custom, we came to Cooper's Hawk today to…read moreenjoy some of the bottles we've accumulated as members.
As soon as we arrived, we went straight to the bar. We were lucky to be under the specialized and meticulous care of Idelis, one of the bartenders and a founder of this Doral location.
We started with a tasting of the Wines of the Month:
* The Gold Rush California Red; highly cherry-fruity with nice depth.
* The Vinho Verde; crisp, refreshing, with a very light bubbly sensation.
After the tasting, and keeping in mind her preference for reds, we decided to go with 2 bottles of Pinot Noir; elegant, with beautiful red fruit notes, soft tannins, and that classic silky finish that makes it so versatile and easy to enjoy.
We started with the house pretzel bun with butter, which is always excellent. From the seasonal menu, we tried the Crispy Barbacoa Arancini, which were very good.
For the main course, my girlfriend ordered the Blackened Ahi Tuna and I had the Shanghai Braised Short Rib; tender, perfectly cooked meat with a delicious soy-chili glaze, accompanied by roasted broccolini, shiitake mushrooms, and wasabi silky buttery mashed potatoes. The portions were perfect and the mix of flavors in the sauce and the mashed potatoes is something I can't even describe absolutely phenomenal. For dessert, the Summer Peach Butter Cake (the seasonal option) was already finished, which was very disappointing we couldn't understand why, especially since it was relatively early. We ended up ordering the Key Lime Pie instead, which was very balanced in flavor and sweetness. The crust was excellent and gave the impression of being homemade.
Another great visit overall at Cooper's Hawk. The service, the wine, and most of the food never disappoint.