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ap•pe•tizer (-tī′zər)
noun
1. a small portion of a tasty food or a drink to stimulate the appetite at the beginning of a meal
2. a bit of something that excites a desire for more
I met Chef Dan Theissen in my first year of culinary school. Each time I was around him I saw the dedication to his craft. I also had the opportunity to work with him at Salty’s and additionally, at many charity events where he volunteered his time and talents.
Late this afternoon my friend Diane and I wandered south to Normandy Park, home of Chef Theissen’s new restaurant Archery Bistro. We entered to a very welcoming host and warm surroundings. The space is warm in color and feel, the staff inviting and friendly.
We were taken to bar for the ‘happy hour’. Karna brought us the menu giving us great description of what was to come. Each item we ordered carried its own amazing blend of flavors. The generous crab cake was perfectly crusted outside and moist inside. It was paired with crisp Fuji apple and watercress slaw, drizzled with an apple aioli. The Asian cocktail sauce over the seared tenderloin tips tasted of five spice and a hint of sweet chili. Ohhh the pumpkin ravioli. What more needs to be said about fresh pumpkin in little pockets of pasta in a light browned butter? Can it get much better? Of course it can! Penn Cove mussels tossed together with andouilli sausage in a saffron white wine broth.
Chef Brandon came out to talk with us for a bit. We thanked him for the wonderful tastes we had just enjoyed. He shared with us his background and how he knew Chef Theissen and how excited he is with Archery Bistro. I let him know that I had already sent out a twitter update and that we would be back next week for dinner, with friends.
Having just enjoyed four scrumptious appetizers it certainly left me wanting more. So, until our next meal (next week)…roux the day!
1 Sassy Tomato
