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🙂 4/5 - Lackluster Tasting Menu & Wine Pairings
By 👻 @The_Loup_Garou, 10/23/2019 3:00 am
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We had previously dined at the Michelin-starred Campton Place restaurant, in the Taj Campton Place Hotel, many times. Since the inception of Chef Srijith Gopinathan’s Spice Route Tasting Menus, we had been great fans. Fairly recently, in July, that Tasting Menu seemed to have become a second thought, though on our previous visit, it seemed that the spark had come back, and we had a fabulous meal, reminiscent of much earlier experiences. On this visit, the room was as lovely, as always, but several things just seemed off: the Spice Route menu was again lacking focus, and also execution, the wine pairings were basically just the By-the-Glass selections, and with but one exception, did not compliment the dishes this time. The service was also a bit off, as well. Now, Campton Place had just lost one of its two Michelin stars, but instead of working hard to win that back, they seemed to just be phoning it all in. On this visit, it seemed that the excitement had drained from the menu. Dishes were OK, but all lacked any spirit, and the textures were all wrong - just too amorphous to work. The same could be said for the colors: mostly browns and greys. Nothing was badly missing, but nothing was stellar, as we had come to expect. One missing aspect however, was the purse stool, provided to the ladies in the dining room, which was always a nice, and welcomed touch. Oh wait, they still had those, but did not see fit to provide one for my wife? Our July Spice Route Menu was: Truffle Naan w/ caramelized butter, and 5 grams of Australian black truffle at $40 supplemental charge - This was a very good starter. Spice Pot w/ “Chaas,” tamarind chutney and cilantro - Still a cute idea, but this version lacked the “soul” of many previous versions. Poached Lobster w/ Spring peas, wood sorrel, cipollini and coastal curry - While we both love lobster, this dish did not do anything for either of us. The lobster was quite tough, with little flavor, even with the curry. Day Boat Scallop w/ dosa, turmeric, mustard and kale thovial and for my wife, with a bi-valve allergy, Heirloom Kale w/ kale composition, fresh edamame, shallots and black mustard - Neither dish was at all exciting, and the kale was actually more flavorful, than the scallop. Alaskan Halibut w/ spiced lentil dust, snow peas, baby leeks and Spring herb broth - The fish was so-so, and both dishes found it overcooked. Guinea Hen w/ Summer herb saag, chanterelle, purslane and spiced tomato vinaigrette - Better, but still lackluster. Holi Cow w/ cow’s milk variations with almonds, mango and saffron, for me, and Super Bloom w’ rhubarb, lychee, yogurt and cardamom for my wife - Her’s was the better, but then I am not really a “dessert person,” preferring a Cheese Course to most. The Tasting Menu was $167 (plus $40 for the Truffle Supplement), and then Wine Pairing for $125. Besides the uninspired wine choices, the wine service was not up to the usual high level, but then there was a new sommelier at the helm, and maybe he was getting his bearings? In all, a major disappointment, from one of our favorite restaurants in San Francisco, and maybe the Spice Route Tasting Menu has just run its course? I am not sure that we will be back for dinner, even when staying at the hotel - time will tell. During this stay, we did two breakfasts at Campton Place, and both were excellent, as per usual. We also spent time in the Bistro, with our own “wine tastings.” Those experiences elevated the entire dining experience over the Spice Route Menu w/ Wine Pairings.
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