When we checked
in to our hotel in Mariposa we asked the lady at the desk for a recommendation
for dinner. She told us that the best place in town was Charles Street Dinner House, and she even gave us a card that would get us a free dessert. On our
second night in town we decided to give them a try.
When we walked in
we could tell that this place had a long history and was a popular place to go.
The service was very friendly and the ambiance was homey. They also had the
tiniest restroom I have ever seen, I had to duck my head just to get inside.
Anyone who is even slightly overweight would have a difficult time.
On to the meal.
For starters they brought
fresh garlic and herb bread to the table. It was really outstanding and the
herbs gave it a nice flavor (we even asked for a second basket, which I rarely
do).
Then I had the
French Onion Soup. It might possibly be the best french onion soup I have ever
had. The gruyere covered crostini was placed on top and across the cup of rich,
beefy onion soup. It is often placed directly in the soup, which can make it
soggy and messy. I much prefer this way and now have a new standard to go by.
After our
server's suggestion I decided on the
Chicken Cordon Blue (roasted chicken
breast, layered with pancetta, smoked gouda and fresh spinach, served with soup
or salad, seasonal vegetables and choice of potato $20). The chicken was good,
not at all like a traditional cordon blue, but very nice all the same. I also
thought that the roasted red potatoes were decent but could have been a little
tenderer, however the mixed vegetables were perfect and I finished every bite
of them.
My friend
ordered the special of the day, which was an almond encrusted sole. When it
arrived he noticed that there were no almonds, but he still enjoyed it very
much.
For our free
dessert that our recommendation card earned us we chose the special dessert of
the day. It was a strawberry creme brulee, and was not overly sweet which was
perfect for the both of us.
I definitely see why Charles Street Dinner House is a favorite with
the locals and the people that regularly visit the city.
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