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June 28, 2005
The Producers (4)
Karen and Louie, a colleague, took a client out for dinner and a show in Forth Worth on Saturday. We went to Louie's favorite restaurant, Lonesome Dove. Described as a "Western Bistro," the restaurant is located in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. The Chef, Tim Love is nationally recognized, and after eating the food, it doesn't surprise me that the Zagat Survey gave the bistro their highest rating. There is a special on Food Network on July 16th called “Cowboys on the Trail” if you want to see what this guy is about.
For an appetizer I had "Boursin Stuffed Kangaroo Carpaccio Nachos with Avocado Relish and Spicy Sweet Habanero Sauce." How could I pass on something as interesting as Kangaroo Carpaccio? The small pieces of meat were seared on the outside and sliced about a quarter of an inch thick. The flavors were bold and captivating, but blended well with each other. As with the entire meal, the chef has a true sense of how to combine traditional western style with all sorts of flavors.
For the main course Karen had the signature dish, "Roasted Garlic Stuffed Beef Tenderloin with Western Plaid Hash, Grilled Asparagus, and Syrah Demi-Glace" This was the largest 9 oz. steak I've ever seen. The garlic flavor wasn't the least bit over-powering, and the hash was delicious.
I had the dish that Jeremy would have ordered, "Grilled New Zealand Red Deer Chop with Truffled Mac & Cheese, Fried Artichoke and Morel Mushroom Glace" This is a huge chop that they slice down the middle and fan open after it has been grilled. The fried artichokes were the biggest hit of the night (Karen is still trying to figure out the best way to do some of them at home).
Louie gave Karen and I the "On The Lonesome Dove Trail Cookbook." I plan to try the fried gooseberry pies this weekend.
Red Deer Chop and a Garlic Stuffed Filet
Who Wouldn't Smile After THAT Meal?
After dinner we went to Bass Hall to see The Producers. I have wanted to see something at this place since it was built a few years ago. We went inside to find our seats while Louie parked the car (yes, we were running late). We were in row "W," but there didn't seem to be any empty seats. When we showed our tickets to the usher, she got this look on her face, and then, "these tickets are for the afternoon show." Did I mention it was 8pm?
They ran us to the box office. The box office gave us seats that were grouped in twos (and several rows better)! I couldn’t believe it. We ran into the theater right as they were dimming the lights. Somehow, a few minutes later, Louie found us.
The show was laugh-out-loud funny. The only problem I had with the show was that I couldn't get Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane out of my head. The guys that performed in the lead roles for this show were great, but the whole time I pictured the two guys I had never seen perform it, but knew were the originals...
The Angels at Bass Hall
Same Angel, Different Angle
Posted by Rich at June 28, 2005 9:14 AM
Comments
Yes, but did you eat the deer chop raw and bloody?
I've seen the film-version of The Producers a couple of times, though I can't remember who plays the leads in it. Everyone says it's hilarious, but I think I was distracted both times, because I only found it marginally funny. Same thing happened with A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. I hate it when I know something's funny and I'm not ready to laugh...
Posted by: J.D. at June 30, 2005 9:42 AM
I ordered exactly what Jeremy would have ordered…”Bloody as hell.”
A vegetarian friend of mine that hadn’t had a steak since he was 10 or so and I had different experiences watching The Matrix. There is a scene where Joe Pantoliano’s character is in a restaurant. His steak comes out thick and rare. I looked at that scene thinking, “Mmmm, that’s a great looking steak. My friend, thought, “Yuck, who would eat that?”
The Producers starred Gene Wilder, but I don’t think it was a musical. I need to see it again. I was too young to enjoy it the first time. They are making a film version of the musical, directed by Mel Brooks, and starring Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane.
Posted by: Rich at July 2, 2005 12:25 AM
Dead on man - "Bloody as hell!" That is a great looking chop and definitely would have been my choice. I want to go when we're down sometime!!
Posted by: jeremy at July 5, 2005 10:58 AM
I must say though... the only thing wrong with it is that it is not 2 pounds :)
Posted by: jeremy at July 5, 2005 11:00 AM
