Saratoga, CA
Chef: Peter Armellino
Recipient of:
Wine Spectator's Best award of Excellence
One Michelin star
A long standing restaurant located in Saratoga since 1952, Plumed Horse was remodeled recently by Walid Mando of FORMA LLC, who also redesigned Fleur de Lys and La Folie in San Francisco. One of its most dramatic interior is a modern three story glass encased wine cellar that housed 2000 bottles. 
You can see through the glass below
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Wine list stored in the iPad
Amuse Bouches:
#1 Mozzarella brulier cheese dipped in vinegar
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#2 Cauliflower soup with lobster
Creamy and flavorful. Big chunks of lobster!
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#3 Onion on cracker
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#4 Smoked salmon paste on cracker
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#5 Quail egg
#6 Cheese puff
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Kona Kampachi, Tsar Nicoulai caviar, smoked trout roe, Buddha's hand
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Black Pepper & Parmesan Soufflé, uni & Dungeness crab fondue
A signature dish of Plumed Horse - though very innovative, it was salty and heavy on the stomach. The fondue taste overpowered the uni.
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Mushroom bisque, lovage, brioche roll, truffle creme friache
This was exceptional. The mushroom bisque was rich in texture and in taste and the brioche was light.
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This was brought to us on a cart with the server carving in front of you.
28 Day Boned-In Rib Eye
Cherry pepers, Parmesan & Polenta, aged balsamic
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Alaskan Halibut
littleneck clams, pork belly, padron pepper, saffron hallandaise
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"Collection" of Heritage breed of Berkshire Pork
crispy pork belly, loin chop, roasted leg, fennel sausage
This piece screamed crisp goodness all over.
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Local raised lamb loin
Castelveltrano olive, stinging nettle, braised lamb shank
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Palette Cleanser:
Apple sorbet with cinnamon with crumble
Refreshing.
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Don't Call it Donut
Lemon scented ricotta filled beignets, port wine grapes
Baked California
huckleberry sorbet & vanilla ice-cream, confit lemon shortbread, huckleberry compote
Excellent presentation and tasted incredible!
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Petit Fours
We had a bit higher expectation from his beautiful contemporary establishment. Food was overall excellent however the service was slow. Our waiter did not ask us about our dietary restrictions and the flow of the whole meal was longer than expected given our 9pm reservation.
Food: ★★★★☆
Service: ★★★☆☆
Ambiance: ★★★★☆
Presentation: ★★★★☆
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