DINING ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS:

 DINING ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS:

Today we continue our rail travel theme by dining at the Orient Express. 

This dining venue is themed around the legendary train that travels across Europe, the award-winning Orient Express restaurant serves quintessential European cuisine in a compartment resembling its famous namesake. Hors d’oeuvres, entrées, sorbets and desserts are inspired by the countries through which the train travels and best paired with a fine wine, cocktail or aged spirit. 



We started at the bar for drinks, I had an Indian Cabernet Sauvignon and Lynn had a custom (not on the menu) mocktail very much like a Bellini. 



 

 

We enjoyed our drinks and then moved to the dining carriage. Here one is harkened back to an era of classical posh rail travel. The decor of dark wood, fine table settings, window decorations, cutlery,  linens and more. 

The servers are dressed in fine uniforms and are white gloved. 

 

 



The bread service was an assortment of mini loafs, croissants, rolls and a Focaccia. Warm and tasty as they were accompanied with butter, a herbed cream cheese and a chicken pate. All were excellent beyond words. (Get used to me saying excellent beyond words). 



 

Then came a mushroom cappuccino, warm frothy with a wonderful earthy taste. 

 



For an appetizer we had Camembert allumette, red wine poached pears, Gorgonzola, with young lettuce. Yes, excellent beyond words. 

For our mains: Lynn had the Bay Prawns with avocado and orange fennel jus. I chose the Lobster Ravioli with a foam sauce over a cream sauce. Yes, excellent beyond words. 

The Executive Chef and Maitre D came to our table to see how our dining was going. I assured both of the the food and service excellent beyond words. 

Then a surprise dessert arrived. A biscotti cookie crust, with a light parfait topped with a layer of caramel upon which sat a nice blueberry and an edible flower. 

This was a very enjoyable dining experience that I am glad we  experienced.