Maryland in the fall is my favorite time of the year. The Gulf humidity slips away and leaves cool evenings that demand the first fires of the season. Except this year. The entry into fall sucked as the humidity hung on. So, when we went to Aspen I was ready for a cozy evening. We found such an evening at The Wild Fig.
The warmth of the candlelight invited us in where we were greeted by the manager, Roy Toomey. He convinced me at once that I was an old friend he was delighted to see even though I had never met him before.
The restaurant had been described as "Mediterranean". If you are looking for a posh environment which gushes elegance, the Wild Fig is not such a setting. Mediterranean or Country French is a better description. It is a place where you go with good friends or your lover. The lights are low and the music just loud enough to enhance the ambiance. Share confidences or look deep into each others eyes.
The staff exhibited the art of fine service which is unobtrusive. We lacked for nothing when we needed it and the meal flowed at just the right pace to suit my taste. In fact, at one point they noted that we were lingering over a dish and asked if we wanted them to hold the next course for a while.
Then, of course, there was the food. Oh, no, let's not forget the food. Among the appetizers were two "family style" dishes which offered a sampling of many items. We chose to order two such dishes and were abashed to see how much food was there. But it was all so tasty that it did not go to waste. Then followed a salad my wife ordered. The greens were covered with a heated mixture of such things as gorgonzola and blue cheese, a mild sausage (I think), olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The dressing warmed but did not wilt the greens. My wife graciously shared it and the rest of us ate most of it. We couldn't help ourselves! What an art to warm the salad but not wilt it. Talk about timing and great taste.
On we went through the offerings of the Wild Fig. The broth on my seafood linguini was truly tasty and the lamb dish was among the very best I have ever tasted. Then there was my wife's dish. She ordered the duck confit ravioli which is evidently their "signature" dish. To die for. It seemed there were no bad choices, no failures. In short, at The Wild Fig we had exquisite food with great service in a warm and cheery setting. What more could we have asked for. If you are in Aspen, don't miss dining at The Wild Fig!
For Much More Come Visit Us at www.annierogers.com
The warmth of the candlelight invited us in where we were greeted by the manager, Roy Toomey. He convinced me at once that I was an old friend he was delighted to see even though I had never met him before.
The restaurant had been described as "Mediterranean". If you are looking for a posh environment which gushes elegance, the Wild Fig is not such a setting. Mediterranean or Country French is a better description. It is a place where you go with good friends or your lover. The lights are low and the music just loud enough to enhance the ambiance. Share confidences or look deep into each others eyes.
The staff exhibited the art of fine service which is unobtrusive. We lacked for nothing when we needed it and the meal flowed at just the right pace to suit my taste. In fact, at one point they noted that we were lingering over a dish and asked if we wanted them to hold the next course for a while.
Then, of course, there was the food. Oh, no, let's not forget the food. Among the appetizers were two "family style" dishes which offered a sampling of many items. We chose to order two such dishes and were abashed to see how much food was there. But it was all so tasty that it did not go to waste. Then followed a salad my wife ordered. The greens were covered with a heated mixture of such things as gorgonzola and blue cheese, a mild sausage (I think), olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The dressing warmed but did not wilt the greens. My wife graciously shared it and the rest of us ate most of it. We couldn't help ourselves! What an art to warm the salad but not wilt it. Talk about timing and great taste.
On we went through the offerings of the Wild Fig. The broth on my seafood linguini was truly tasty and the lamb dish was among the very best I have ever tasted. Then there was my wife's dish. She ordered the duck confit ravioli which is evidently their "signature" dish. To die for. It seemed there were no bad choices, no failures. In short, at The Wild Fig we had exquisite food with great service in a warm and cheery setting. What more could we have asked for. If you are in Aspen, don't miss dining at The Wild Fig!
For Much More Come Visit Us at www.annierogers.com
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