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My husband and I are using this opportunity to check out 2 restaurants we've been curious about: M5 in South Park and Sugar Magnolia in Blakeney.
Figured since others might be checking out new restaurants, perhaps people could share their experiences of the fixed price menus offered, service, etc.
Last night we went to M5. It was tough getting reservations so we went early at 5:30. We've been interested in M5 previously, but I don't usually think of Mediterranean food as high end pricey stuff, so we haven't gone previously.
The restaurant itself is beautiful and well-designed. The wait staff was very courteous and the food was excellent. My husband had the gazpacho and scallop first course, and I had the serrano wrapped ham. The gazpacho won.
For the second course, my husband had the lamb and I had the salmon with fava bean puree. I didn't try his course, but I'm pretty sure that my salmon won. :-) Although he disagrees. So either way that's a good sign.
For dessert he got the strawberries and white chocolate ice cream. I got the chocolate molten cake. Our server brought a 3 tiered dessert tray with a "bonus" - Flan! in the middle.
Overall it was a wonderful experience. M5 seems to be taking this event seriously -- other restaurants (*cough* Ri Ra) don't seem to be putting nearly as much effort into their menu for this week.
Based on last night, we'll definitely be returning to M5 for special occasions. Looking forward to Sugar Magnolia on Thursday!
Last edited by diertac; 07-14-2008 at 05:33 AM..
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Nice, M5 sounds excellent, will have to try sometime. I'm going to Del Fresco's this week, and looking forward to the experience. I've so many good things about it.
We did Ratcliffe on the Green Saturday - fantastic. Ended up doing the "normal" 5-course tasting menu instead of the Queen's Feast menu, because the Queen's feast offerings didn't appeal too much. Food, service, ambiance etc were top notch. We'll definitely go back.
Went to Upstream last night...pretty good Queen's Feast menu. They were quite slammed early, but better later on. Food was very good as well.
Doing Mimosa Grill later this week.
M5 is great. Didn't go there for Queen's Feast because we've been there several times before and wanted to try some new places.
Nice, M5 sounds excellent, will have to try sometime. I'm going to Del Fresco's this week, and looking forward to the experience. I've so many good things about it.
So glad you said this!! Would you please come back here and comment on your meal? Of all the restaurants on the list, Del Frisco's is the one I am dying to try but have been saving for special occasion - would love to know what you think!
Loves, I'll provide a quick review Wednesday morning...I already know what I'm ordering: Classic Caesar Salad; Grilled Rib-Eye, and Chocolate Mousse for dessert, accompanied I'm sure with a nice glass of Red....looking forwrad to it...
Loves, I'll provide a quick review Wednesday morning...I already know what I'm ordering: Classic Caesar Salad; Grilled Rib-Eye, and Chocolate Mousse for dessert, accompanied I'm sure with a nice glass of Red....looking forwrad to it...
We will be there Thursday night and I was planning on ordering the same items. Looking forward to your review.
Loves, I'll provide a quick review Wednesday morning...I already know what I'm ordering: Classic Caesar Salad; Grilled Rib-Eye, and Chocolate Mousse for dessert, accompanied I'm sure with a nice glass of Red....looking forwrad to it...
OHMYGOSH - if I were going THAT is exactly what I would order! I will live vicariously thru you come Wednesday morning, LOL!! Thanks
Did Dressler's in Birkdale Village for the deal. The food and service were excellent. The $30 for 3 courses was well worth it. They do not cut down the service size in order to make up the difference like we experienced at a few other places. Had Ahi Tuna as an appetizer (other choices were Calimari or Steak). Main meal was choice of Crab Cakes (3 decent size), a ribeye steak (16 oz) or Hallibut. All three were excellent. Dessert was choice of Cheesecake, Cremebrulle (sp?) or a chocolate fountain.
Sounds like a great deal. I've been to Sugar Magnolia in Blakeney and the food was pretty good, but the prices were too high and the portions too small. I enjoyed the meals we had at Encore (next door) much more.
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