As we walked down the wide wooden staircase from our 2nd floor suite, we were greeted by a Staff Member who invited us into one of the sitting rooms and offered a glass of Champaign. After a few minutes, we were presented with the menu for the evening and offered somewhat of an interpretation of it. Beside the la a cart items, there were four "Menu" selections, which included everything from soup to dessert, including wines for each course. Throwing caution to the wind and not knowing exacting what to expect, we chose the Menu Chatelaine.
We were escorted into a cozy and intimate dining area where there were five tables. The mood was romantic, soft lighting, candles on the table, and classical music in the background.
It was a culinary adventure to say the least, especially for the tacos-and-enchilada Texans that we are- a whole new world of eating laid there before us.
My gosh, which fork do I use- oh yes, the one on the outside.
Is that a butter knife or a fish knife? (They look the same to me)
I quickly realized that it really didn’t matter at all. The other eight guests in the restaurant were busy enjoying their meals, and only our Waiter would know for sure.
The Chatelaine Menu:
Saumon Fume mi-cuit et sa salade d’asperges a la vinaigrette de truffes
Pave de cabillaud roti et son jus de pintadeau abricote
Supreme de pintadeau au Chablis et au citron confit
Baba a l’anis et ses fruits rouges, sa glace abracadabra
Following dinner, we were served coffee and a tray of tiny chocolate delicacies to compliment the coffee. Our wonderful dining experience lasted almost two hours and when we were finished, we understood the phase "Belgian Gastronomy". (The Art of Good Eating)
Breakfast at the Castle was served in the Winter Garden, a beautifully enclosed glass area with one side being the original stone wall. It is full of flowering plants and the sunshine flows through the space creating a perfect environment.
Breakfast was buffet-style with several different breads, cheeses, sliced ham, yogurt, and fruit. There were juices, tea and coffee. One thing I noticed and greatly appreciated-large coffee cups, really large.