June's dinner took place at Truffles in Ladue. What a breath of fresh air after a disappointing May dinner. From the moment I walked in, I was pleasantly surprised with the great customer service and extraordinary experience. Why surprised? Well, I am ashamed to say that knowing the restaurant was in Ladue, I feared to be met with some snobbishness - I think I was scarred from our bad experience last month. The reality was quite the contrary. I was first greeted by a genuinely friendly host, who led me to my table. It was another big turnout so we were split between two tables, which is understandable, and they were ready for us.
First off, once again we give props to a fabulous server: Beth. She was wonderful, very knowledgeable and helpful with explaining menu options, and everything came out of the kitchen accurately.
Something that concerned me at first glance was the menu prices - but don't let this discourage you! First of all, this place is worth the expense. Secondly, upon noticing they had main options to share, I decided to go that route with two other GDC members, Tabitha and Michelle, as so much looked good, we wanted to try an array of items. And in doing this, our bill ended up quite reasonable.
First we tried this amazing cheesy melt-in-your mouth ball of spread that was served with crackers - amazing. Simply delectable. Then we went onto a pasta dish - some sort of risotto with pesto - the menu is frequently updated so I can't recall the exact names of these items. Again, heavenly. Let me tell you, by this time, we are thoroughly enjoying our dinner - the food and great company, as well as great service.
For our main dish big enough to share we selected the "Whole Roasted Chicken". They should rename this the "Wholey Cow Chicken" because that is what you'll say upon first bite - it's so good. First of all, the presentation was impressive: they brought out the whole chicken to show before taking it back to the kitchen to carve for us. It was golden brown, perfectly seasoned and juicy. The main entrees also came with two sides - this dish wasn't just big enough for two, three of us split it and then two of us took generous leftover portions home! Literally a family of four could have enjoyed this meal. For sides we went all carbs tossing any guilt out the window - a potato item and another type of gnocchi - yum and yum.
Well we just couldn't stop there. We had to get dessert - two actually (hey, there were three of us after all!). We selected the assorted cookie plate and "Bombolini" - something like doughnut holes and espresso dip...Heaven. But here's the real shocker, a more daring dinner club member and this month's host, Holly, ordered a dessert called "Peanut Butter Semifreddo with chilled rhubarb soup." Sounds really odd - and we were told it tasted like peanut butter and jelly - even odder - BUT, you'll have to take my word for it - it was the best dessert of the three, as Holly graciously offered samplings. And yes, it does taste like PB&J, but sweeter and oh so smooth.
All I can say is you'll have to try it for yourself - I'm sure you won't be disappointed. My hubby was out of town and had to miss this GDC and I immediately reported back to him saying we'll have to go there on a date night sometime in the near future. If there was a way to give this restaurant 6 out of 5 stars I would. At the very least, I give 5 out of 5 stars.
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