Dinner @ Cyrus, Healdsburg - August 6, 2005

I'd suggest an old world theme here for this dinner...

I cannot make it, but, for what its worth, the word is that Cyrus is the real deal when it comes to high quality food. I expect a full report.

a

pyang

I thought you wer going to schedule this on the 24th or 25th when i and my friends were in town?

preferred,

We'll have another dinner when you are in town, no worries.

By the way, how many of you?

pyang

There will be six of us. Thanks!

Hey Pyang!
I know we touched on this briefly Monday night in OC- I am confused......sorry, but, I think something is up for Saturday the 16th.
If it changes; which it very well could, I will know by next Monday or Tuesday.

Pyang/all;
Mrs. K and I had dinner at Cyrus last night; my ratings using the WS scale:

Food: 96-97 pts.
Wine list: 96 pts.
Staff attentiveness: 85 pts.
Overall experience: 92 pts.

Let me explain the staff score - too many staffers, too small of a place, didn't know who was our attendant most of the time. For a place that seats about 55 people full up, there had to be close to a 2:1 ratio patrons/staff on the dining room floor. It wasn't a ballet, it was a cluster.

All of those that waited on us were more than well prepared - these folks are pros - but they need to thin the ranks a bit or get a bigger place.

You should enjoy it, though...the food was really terrific.

kybo,

Thanks for the info, we are looking forward to the dinner.

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Pinot Envy,

Let me know ASAP when you figure out the schedule.

pyang - 1
DJ Hombre - 1
ttepper - 1
Tastebuddy - 1
mjneal - 2

Pinot Envy,

Any updates?

Mr. Yang,

When you choose your dates for dinners do you have some way of looking at my calendar? Why don't you schedule one when I can be there?

davidn,

Tell you what, you can pick a date for August, I'll take care the reservation at La Toque or Domaine Chandon.

I'm in for August, P. July is looking kind of hectic.

quote:

Originally posted by grunhauser:
I'm in for August, P. July is looking kind of hectic.

Send grandmama.

I'm up for Chandon in August.

Non CA theme should be great as well.

i'm totally game for Chandon in August. Love the Non Ca Theme. Let's do Burg & Champagne.

Don't forget about the Rhone!

Hey benchland, why aren't you going to Cyrus with us?

July is done for me. I'm taking Jen for a little excursion that weekend.

quote:

Originally posted by benchland:
I'm taking Jen for a little excursion that weekend.

Back to Ripon?

Ripon is part of the reason I've got to take her somewhere! Keep me the hell away from that torrid place. I got there last night at 6:45 and it was still 98* outside.

sounds like Phoenix in July.

At least Phoenix has some redeeming characteristics like spring training.

Four more seats...gusbo?

pyang - 3
DJ Hombre - 1
ttepper - 1
Tastebuddy - 1
mjneal - 2

I hate to do it, but I'm out on this one. Sorry P & the gang. I'm sure I'll regret it.

M

Well, don't have 12 people for dinner on the 16th. Bumping this back to Saturday, August 6th. 13th and 27th is also available if there is more interest for those dates...

pyang - 1
ttepper - 1
DJ Hombre - 1

Pyang,

I can only afford 1 dinner for
August and I would much rather go to Cyrus since Emma and I just went to Domaine Chandon about a week ago. The food was great there by the way. So if it's alright I would like to attend Cyrus and cancel on DC. Thanks.

-Brett

Be great to see you at Cyrus.

pyang - 1
ttepper - 1
DJ Hombre - 1
Brettay - 2

Lisa and I are in.

quote:

Originally posted by Steven Rigisich:
Lisa and I are in.

Is that a threat or fact...

pyang - 1
ttepper - 1
DJ Hombre - 1
Brettay - 2
Steven Rigisich - 2
Michael Browne - 2

Four more seats...next Saturday night...

pyang - 1
ttepper - 1
DJ Hombre - 1
Brettay - 2
Steven Rigisich - 2
Tony Velebil - 1

is everyone driving back or staying over there?

I am planning staying over there, not sure what Ty and DJ are doing...

I need to know if you are going for sure today.

pyang - 2
ttepper - 1
DJ Hombre - 1
Brettay - 2
Steven Rigisich - 2
Tony Velebil - 1

quote:

Originally posted by pyang:
I am planning staying over there, not sure what Ty and DJ are doing...

Depends if they get lucky or not!

pyang - 2
ttepper - 1
DJ Hombre - 1
Brettay - 2
Steven Rigisich - 2
Tony Velebil - 1
lightron - 3

Date: August 6th, 2005
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Cyrus, Healdsburg

Okay folks, we are officially filled for the evening. If there is any change in attendance, I need to know NOW.

Below is a sample menu, we will be doing a Chef's Tasting Menu of seven courses. This will be close to the actual menu for the evening, but not in exact duplicate, as the chef will be writing the final menu on the day of.

There is no wine theme, but please try to bring wine that will match each course instead of our typical anything but white line-up.

Please list your wine selection in advance so we can have good pairings and fill any holes if necessary.

One bottle per person, of course more is always welcome, but let's not get out of hand.


Canapes
~
Amuse Bouche
~
Seared Hudson Valley Foie with Almond Financier and Bing Cherries
~
Thai Marinated Lobster, Avocado, Mango and Fresh Hearts of Palm
~
Red Snapper with Lemongrass and Basil Cous-Cous, Yellow Curry Sauce
~
Aged Strip Loin of Beef with Fingerling Potato and Short Rib Hash
~
A Selection of Artesian and Farmhouse Cheese with Complimenting Breads, Fruits and Accompaniments
~
Caramel Soup with Kettle Corn Sorbet and Chocolate Piugree
~
Mignardises


Wine List
1983 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage

quote:

Canapes
~
Amuse Bouche
~
Seared Hudson Valley Foie with Almond Financier and Bing Cherries
~
Thai Marinated Lobster, Avocado, Mango and Fresh Hearts of Palm
~
Red Snapper with Lemongrass and Basil Cous-Cous, Yellow Curry Sauce
~
Aged Strip Loin of Beef with Fingerling Potato and Short Rib Hash
~
A Selection of Artesian and Farmhouse Cheese with Complimenting Breads, Fruits and Accompaniments
~
Caramel Soup with Kettle Corn Sorbet and Chocolate Piugree
~
Mignardises

I sure wish I could have made it to this dinner. My menu for that evening will be
Chili, chili and more chili.

quote:

Originally posted by davidn:
I sure wish I could have made it to this dinner. My menu for that evening will be
Chili, chili and more chili.

That's your own choice...at least you get to try Jennifer's batch.

So, that's 12.
Does that mean I'm out ?

mh