Drizzling rain chased us into a gentleman's library of old. Wine filled the bookcases, thick Aubusson rugs covered the hardwoods, deep paneling covered the walls and cozy chocolate leather encased the visitors.
Twinkly-eyed and smiling, the waiter brought us a refreshing (Nyakas Irsai Oliver 2009 Etyek Buda) white, with light fruity tones. He was a delightful surprise. When we asked for his opinion regarding which entrées to order, he provided us with his honest reaction to each entrée. Thrilled to be led to a delicious selection, we sank furter into our leather paradise and challenged each other to a game of backgammon.
A steaming mug of soup served on an ovular white plate arrived shortly, bringing with it the flavors of dill and parsley, accompanied by tender chicken, potatoes, carrots, peas, and parsnips. Each spiced spoonful was the delicious consistency of 2% milk - not cream based, but thicker than stock. A perfect starter to share, it was filling, yet light, a sample of the joys yet to come.
Creamy goat cheese with the tangy flavor of caramelized balsamic vinegar was the next course to melt upon my tongue. This slab of fresh mouthwatering cheese was served upon a bed of seared, lightly sautéed vegetables in a medley of spices and garnished with long stems of fresh chives. The pairing of the slightly crunchy peppers, eggplant, and mushrooms with the thick creamy goat cheese delighted the palate.
Our second entrée seemed almost-Southern. Juicy mushrooms in a light mushroom gravy surrounded slices of succulent pork stuffed with dressing that even a Southern cook would be proud of. Rice sprinkled with chopped parsley gave the dish a down-home flair, reminiscent of Wednesday night beef tips and rice, but with a gourmet touch.
After numerous bouts of plate swapping and eye-closing gastronomical pleasure, we took our last sip of wine and awaited dessert.
A parfait glass with a flower petal rim made a lovely dessert, filled with cream, rice, sour cherries, and raspberry sauce, adorned with two slices of red apple and two slices of juicy lime kiwi fruit - sweet, but not overly so, a fitting finale for a delicious three act play.
Domus Vinorum Wine House and Café
Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 18
H-1051 Budapest, Hungary
+36 70 703 9358
borhaz@domusvinorum.hu
*** Photo borrowed from Domus Vinorum website - www.domusvinorum.hu/
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