Saturday was the second and last day of our trip and after visiting Longwood Gardens in the late afternoon we went to dinner in a place advertised as serving since 1780. It is a remarkably beautiful establishment located in West Chester Pa.
It is a rambling Colonial placed and beautifully maintained. Lots of wide plank flooring and multiple fireplaces and polished wood. It is not billed as a Family restaurant and advertised as an Adult dining place. Adult in that they do not have booster seats or HI chairs. Nudity I am certain is frowned upon.
There seem to be many small rooms and while ours was set to seat 4 parties there were only three tables occupied. Out of 4 women present three were wearing dresses and one had a pants suit. The men showed 2 neckties.
Our Waiter was wearing a black Tux and his three assistant had on white shirts with black vests and trousers. Behind our table was an unlit fireplace with hardware for cooking and while it did not show signs of recent use it looked fully capable of being functioning in case of a power outage.
Doris and I split a Caesar Salad, prepared classically (with anchovies ) in the kitchen. It was exceptional. For our main course we had Chateaubriand cut and served tableside that was accompanied with mashed potatoes and Haricots Vert. . We had ordered it prepared medium rare but when plated and served Doris thought that it was too rare but in a few minutes it was perfect as it continued cooking on the plates. Even now as I type I relive the dinner.
Dessert was excellent coffee paired with Crème Brule flavored with a touch of Orange zest.
This weekend provided me with two fantastic examples of premier dinning and neither myself or Doris could pick one as Best. One thing is certain, we will return.
Our waiter was wearing a Tux and three assistants had on white shirts, black
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