Since I was about 20, when I discovered that there were restaurants other than Taco Bell, I have dreamed of a meal at Trotter's. My dream came true recently, thanks to the generosity of my friends and family, who sprung for a gift certificate as a 30th birthday present.
I was not disappointed. It lived up to all of my (admittedly lofty) expectations. Trotter's may be the perfect restaurant.
The room is elegant, yet understated, and surprisingly intimate, but not stale or stuffy. I enjoyed it quite a bit more than the room at Alinea, which may be even more beautiful, but somehow uncomfortable. The service could not be more perfect. Our waiter, an impeccably dressed, courteous individual, helped us select a magnificent, and very pricey, bottle of Chateau Mouton-Rothchild, serving out of a beautiful decanter. He offered to serve a customized menu based off of said wine. And the meal came off without a hitch.
Every course astonished me with its presentation, the complexity of the ingredients, the freshness of the meats, seafood, and vegetables, and balance. The variety of poultry and game (capon, elk, pheasant, squab, venison, duck) in this single meal was incomparable. The wine, of course, paired beautifully with each dish.
The only negative I had with the meal is that they may have gotten a little too cute with one of the desserts, attempting to pair bacon with a chocolate baba with somewhat disastrous results. Though I must say, I appreciated the creativity of the dish.
My recap: spectacular food, decor, and service. Total attention to the customer. And make sure you carry a credit card with a very high limit - you're going to need it.
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