Despite not feeling so well, I joined Will and Sam with our dear
friends Arie & Kevin who have been living in Amsterdam for over a
decade now. We headed off on their adorable little bopat just down the
canal to d'Theboom (the tea tree) at SIngel 120 (www.theeboom.com)
which is a tiny adorable spot right on the canal.
The Amuse was a MACKEREL RILLETTES with Roe, Sesame Puff Pastry and
Balsamic which was superb and novel. We ordered two wines, both
French, as that is what they specialize in: A flowery SANCERRE 2007
Domaine de Quarterons by Etienne Riffault and a SAUMUR-CHAMPIGNY 20007
Chateau de Hureau from Philippe et Georges Vatan. They were wonderful
with all the diverse foods we had as well.
Samuel settled in with a plate of sauteed chicken with fries and
various veggies and finished every last bite.
We started with Scotch SALMON TARTARE with Vodka Mayo & Blini, Salad
of Dutch SHRIMPS with Avocado and Sesame Dressing and a divine SMOKED
GOOSE BREAST with Quince Chutney & Pecans.
The main courses were superb local Fillets of SEA BASS with Crayfish
Sauce, Lumpfish Caviar for crunch, Rice and Candied Celery, Gratinated
VEAL ESCALOPE with Madeira Sauce & Sage and a LAMB Fillet with light
Garlic Cumin Cream.
By dessert I was started to feel funny and stuck with the Fresh summer
fruits in light vanilla syrup and lemon sorbet. The others had the
Apple Tarte Tatin and a STRAWBERRY GAZPACHO with Cognac Ice Cream and
Almonds!
We had a great time, but I ended up having to see the doctor today--so
I taking it easy as we board our ship today for the 18day voyage to
New York. I may post a bit here and there on local foods we taste
(Scotland, Iceland, Greenland, Canada), but who knows....
ALAN
