Neighborhood Night Out
It's always a good time when we're able to visit great local restaurants like Ruffino's. This was the location of our most recent Neighborhood Night Out on January 11th. Despite the recent Covid outbreak, everyone who was able to make it had a fantastic time getting to visit with each other while sampling some of the most delicious food around.
I think I speak for everyone involved when I say thank you to Chris for the organization, the waiting crew for the superb service, the chefs for the amazing dishes, and the remaining staff members who made this event such a gracious experience.
Menu Items Sampled
FIRST COURSE
CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Brussels sprouts with balsamic-orange glaze,
pickled shallots, toasted sesame seeds
SECOND COURSE
GRILLED SEABASS
Seabass with a smoked tomato vinaigrette, clams,
Yukon gold hash, fresh steamed asparagus
DESSERT
STRAWBERRY BREAD PUDDING
With a lemon-mint custard
Here's what everyone had to say:
Menu Items Sampled
FIRST COURSE
CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Brussels sprouts with balsamic-orange glaze,
pickled shallots, toasted sesame seeds
SECOND COURSE
GRILLED SEABASS
Seabass with a smoked tomato vinaigrette, clams,
Yukon gold hash, fresh steamed asparagus
DESSERT
STRAWBERRY BREAD PUDDING
With a lemon-mint custard
Here's what everyone had to say:
Mary Callaway
Loved the whole experience. The people at my table were so inviting. The Sea Bass was delicious and the strawberry bread pudding was outstanding.
Mary and Chris Cockerill
They set us at the former open-air river view area, which is now enclosed. Room was well-appointed and the food, service, [and] ambience were top-notch. Lovely to be at the table with neighbors.
Marshall and Susan Guidry
Loved the chef's explanation of the dishes! The new renovation is lovely. Food was fabulous.
Sarah Chance
The pairing of food was fabulous. I really loved the lemon curd and softness of the Brussels sprouts.
J'annine Sullivan
Brussels sprouts were a great appetizer pairing with the fish. Bread pudding was light.
Mary Jane Bauer and Larry Baker
Delightful evening. Good food, company, and atmosphere – actually a perfect evening!
Karen and Bob Wheeler
Food, service, and atmosphere were all excellent. Loved having the in-depth explanation of each dish. High recommend Ruffino's to everyone!
Lana and Tim Wescott
We need to come back more often! Loved that the chef came out and described each course. Servers were great as well.
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