Amazing lunch

So, this is going to be like my journal entries from when I was 8. (Ok, so probably from 8-21...). But I went out to lunch today and had the most amazing, delicious lunch at Equinox Restaurant in Washington, DC.

I was there with someone who was a "regular," which made the experience that much more interesting and enjoyable. The head chef and owner cam out to our table to introduce the [lunch] menu, explaining the specials, some things they had going in the back that weren't on the menu, and ended with -- "and if none of that suits you, let me know what's on your mind and we'll see what we can do."

I started out with the Cream of Parsnip and Granny Smith Apple Soup (over In-House Duck Confit, Roasted Shallots, and Apple Julienne). The duck, apple julienne, and shallots were in my bowl, and then they poured the soup from a "pitcher" of sorts over it in front of me. Nice.

But actually, before that we had some fresh (potato?) rolls and a "shot" of their lobster bisque soup. Had I tried the lobster bisque before I ordered, I may have been tempted to pass up on parsnip and apple creation and go with the yummy bisque. Anyway.

My main course was the Wild Carolina Grouper Filet with Marscapone Grits (with toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Diced Avocado, Blood Orange-citrus vinaigrette, and seasoned popped corn around the edges of the plate). It was amazing, to say the least.

The whole experience was wonderful and the food excellent. If it weren't so expensive, I'd probably go back tomorrow! I'll have to keep this in mind for a future dinner =)

Ah. Great food. Great company. Great conversation.

I love DC.