Incredible place
Incredible place to spend the day loved it, food was incredible and drinks were even better, service was ok
In no time, the first Winterlicious ($48) course was served. Similar to a ceviche, the escabeche marinates the octopus and scallop in an acidic solution. However, in this case, the seafood is poached first before the marinade so the texture remains tender and the tartness is mellow and manageable. I did find it a tad under seasoned (a sprinkle of salt from the table helped rectify this), given the citrus vinaigrette is light.
Amongst the meaty octopus and delicate scallop were crunchy shaved fennel and endives, juicy orange and lime segments, and creamy avocado. A delicate and surprisingly bright start – a glimpse into the warmer spring months ahead of us.
Despite being cooked through (my first instinct is to look for the slightly translucent rose centre), the grainy mustard coated salmon was still moist. The sear from a high heat helped develop a lovely golden crunchy crust and locked in its fatty juices. It sat on top of a bed of crunchy shaved fennel and
Always a wonderful experience at Azure. Whether it be dinner, brunch , breakfast, Winterlicious, Summerlicious or even a stay at the hotel, the staff lavish you with attention and care. Tonight, my friend Genie and I went to sample the 2017 Winterlicious menu, and the staff made us feel so special, especially Mohammed, our main server. The room is beautiful as always with lush greenery and high glass ceilings. Start the evening out right with the signature Azure Blue cocktail. With our meals we asked for wine pairings; it costs a little extra but it’s well worth it. But first, we MUST have some warm artisan bread, sided with a herbaceous salty-sweet butter.
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