We have nearly completed our "basics" lab; learning knife cuts, product IDs, cooking methods, etc. Loving the kitchen, although I don't think it would've taken much to excite me after working in a cubicle for the last 2 and half years. No major burns or cuts... yet (knock on wood).
Last Wednesday I decided NOT to cook dinner - I wanted to go out and enjoy food (and wine) someone ELSE had prepared. So, with the company of my mom and sister, we visited Table Three Ten located at 310 Short St. downtown Lexington. I just love the building - its older and has a NY warehouse-type feel to it, the menu is written on a big chalk board and the front doors open, transporting you to another place (maybe Europe), very refreshing...
After opening last November with their cheese, small plates (salads/vegetable sides) and desserts, they have brought in phase II, a rotating seasonal menu which began this summer. And this being the third time I have eaten there, I was again very impressed with the menu, and more importantly the food! They use local products and the menu is seasonal, so you are enjoying the best of the best that nature has to offer...
We started off with a meat and cheese plate (speck, gouda, and pecorino), although a little pricey ($18.95 for three choices), I highly recommend trying several of the meats and cheeses at least once - they are worth every penny. It comes with an assortment of dried fruit, pickled vegetables, a sauce or two. The servers are very helpful in pairing cheeses with wines if you are interested in a little education while you dine, and they do have a happy hour from open (5) to 6:30!
For my entree, I went with the marinated grilled skewer of baby octopus and chorizo served with wasabi. I have to admit, I was a bit ballsy with my choice, but were my taste buds ever satisfied! DELICIOUS!
My sister had the Manilla clams with new potatoes in a bacon dashi with chives and house lardon ($15) and mom had the grilled ambrosia corn with butter, parmesan, cayenne, and lime ($6) along with a garden salad. All very tasty!
And no dinner would be complete without desserts...homemade delicious sweets! We couldn't decide on just one, so we ordered two:
Almond panna cotta topped with a peach sauce served with fresh peaches and candied almonds
AND peanut butter and chocolate banana pudding with a flambed banana and homemade peanut butter cup!
So amazing, we scraped the glasses clean!
If you have not made a trip to this new spot, I suggest you do! You can see the ever-changing menu posted on their facebook page. I would recommend making a reservation, which you can do very conveniently using the OpenTable app, as it does fill up quickly. Check it out!
Table Three TEN (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Table-Three-TEN/215253541832536).
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