410 Bank Street
Been to a wedding (last Friday) at Cape May...........stretched it from Thursday to Sunday............. first time there, probably the only........
That Hotel was 160 years old, and showed it..............loudest air conditioners I've ever experienced in my life.........
but the Wedding was there, and the reception, so it was convenient, if not much else
It was SOOOO good to get home in my own bed, with my own pillows (I think THEIRS might have been close to that old as well......)
If you find yourself there, you MUST dine at 410 Bank Street (that's the address, AND the name of the establishment).
They are billed as "Casual Elegant"........
The kitchen is ruled by internationally acclaimed Chef Henry Sing Cheng,
whose original creations include local-caught tuna, swordfish and mahi-mahi in fabulous sauces, elaborate entrees of local shellfish & lobster, and the justly famous smoked, grilled and blackened steaks and prime rib. Beyond the menu, a dozen or more seafood specials are offered nightly.
They are high end for the area, dealing in New Orleans / Caribbean dishes.
They have been on the "Top Ten" list for New Jersey since the Stoned Age.....
Warden and I shared an Escargot Appetizer, in a heavy garlic, peppercorn gravy (Dipping the bread was YUM!) She was a little disappointed that the little critters were already out of their shells; she's a miner for escargot, but I think the Health factor caught up with the preparation...
Warden had a Macadamia / Crab-meat encrusted Mahi Mahi drizzled with a vanilla sauce--- too sweet for me.........
I had Mako Shark Medallions, panko-ed and served with a sweet / sour dipping conglomeration..... reminded me of the sauce you get with coconut shrimp, or Alligator tails--- too sweet for me, so I asked for Tabasco, and persevered from there.
My Entree' was a lobster, shrimp and scallop Gumbo......... Oh, My !
As you can imagine, I almost ran them out of rolls, the rue was soooo perfect ! Heat level, texture of the seafood, every detail was on the money.
Warden and I shared a nice Bread Pudding w/ Bourbon sauce....... at least as good as mine, lol. (maybe one or two eggs more than I use )
We carried in a nice, crisp Riesling (BYOB) that I've never had before...... it complimented the sea fare very nicely.
Bad News....... I've NEVER spent that much $$$ in one sitting.........
Good News..... I'm happy I did it !
You can see a PARTIAL menu here...........
http://www.410bankstreet.com/410bankmenu.html
Been to a wedding (last Friday) at Cape May...........stretched it from Thursday to Sunday............. first time there, probably the only........
That Hotel was 160 years old, and showed it..............loudest air conditioners I've ever experienced in my life.........
but the Wedding was there, and the reception, so it was convenient, if not much else
It was SOOOO good to get home in my own bed, with my own pillows (I think THEIRS might have been close to that old as well......)
If you find yourself there, you MUST dine at 410 Bank Street (that's the address, AND the name of the establishment).
They are billed as "Casual Elegant"........
The kitchen is ruled by internationally acclaimed Chef Henry Sing Cheng,
whose original creations include local-caught tuna, swordfish and mahi-mahi in fabulous sauces, elaborate entrees of local shellfish & lobster, and the justly famous smoked, grilled and blackened steaks and prime rib. Beyond the menu, a dozen or more seafood specials are offered nightly.
They are high end for the area, dealing in New Orleans / Caribbean dishes.
They have been on the "Top Ten" list for New Jersey since the Stoned Age.....
Warden and I shared an Escargot Appetizer, in a heavy garlic, peppercorn gravy (Dipping the bread was YUM!) She was a little disappointed that the little critters were already out of their shells; she's a miner for escargot, but I think the Health factor caught up with the preparation...
Warden had a Macadamia / Crab-meat encrusted Mahi Mahi drizzled with a vanilla sauce--- too sweet for me.........
I had Mako Shark Medallions, panko-ed and served with a sweet / sour dipping conglomeration..... reminded me of the sauce you get with coconut shrimp, or Alligator tails--- too sweet for me, so I asked for Tabasco, and persevered from there.
My Entree' was a lobster, shrimp and scallop Gumbo......... Oh, My !
As you can imagine, I almost ran them out of rolls, the rue was soooo perfect ! Heat level, texture of the seafood, every detail was on the money.
Warden and I shared a nice Bread Pudding w/ Bourbon sauce....... at least as good as mine, lol. (maybe one or two eggs more than I use )
We carried in a nice, crisp Riesling (BYOB) that I've never had before...... it complimented the sea fare very nicely.
Bad News....... I've NEVER spent that much $$$ in one sitting.........
Good News..... I'm happy I did it !
You can see a PARTIAL menu here...........
http://www.410bankstreet.com/410bankmenu.html
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