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herlife | cravings by joanne dimarco | photography by molly sittner For most women, the four Cs of diamonds are important, but so are the four Cs of dining—Chocolate, Cheese, Chardonnay and Caffeine. For me, the perfect meal includes fantastic cheese, followed by a little something sweet. An evening meal is accompanied by a good glass of wine, while breakfast or lunch includes the perfect cup of tea! We were off to a great start at The Epicurean Bistro & Wine Bar in Latham Farms. I enjoyed the best cheese platter I have ever had— bar none. Our server offered us a selection of eight cheeses. Each one was unique and tempting, but we settled on a Cantalet, a cheddar-like cow’s milk cheese, the Barely Buzzed, a cow’s milk cheese rubbed with espresso and lavender, and the Ossau-Iraty, an aged sheep’s milk cheese with a fabulous nutty flavor. We paired the cheese platter with a Clos la Coutale Cahors Malbec, and we never wanted the cheese course to end. Fortunately, the Salade Waldorf, an endive salad with blue cheese, apples and walnuts, finished with shallot vinaigrette, was equally delicious. It was fresh, with an interesting blend of flavors. The only challenge was to not fill up on salad in anticipation of my entrée. Thankfully I was able to show some restraint! My Porc aux Échalotes Confites, also known as Pork Ribeye, was unbelievable. The Ribeye is a cut of meat taken from next to the loin that has a bit more marbling, and that had melt in your mouth flavor. It was topped with a caramelized shallot confit that had me savoring every bite. I tasted a forkful of the garlic mashed potatoes and they were tasty, but the vegetables were truly the star side dish. There was one perfectly cut piece each of broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, squash, red pepper and mushroom, each cooked to perfection so the unique flavors were able to burst through. My companion chose an Acorn Squash Risotto and since there were two sizes available, she chose the larger one. In hindsight, the smaller portion would have been more than enough. It was creamy and delicious with a layer of acorn squash at the bottom. For dessert we were in for a real treat. Of course, I had to try the Crème Brûlée, but we also opted for a Key Lime Pie. The Crème Brûlée was executed perfectly, but oh my goodness, the Key Lime Pie was to die for. The only way I can describe the sensation is that when I took a bite, my whole mouth burst with flavor. By the second bite, my mouth was literally watering in anticipation. The Epicurean Bistro & Wine Bar, in addition to offering wonderful French cuisine, also has an extensive cheese case for retail purchase with a selection that rivals and even surpasses many of the area’s gourmet markets. The Epicurean Bistro & Wine Bar, in addition to offering wonderful French cuisine, also has an extensive cheese case for retail purchase with a selection that rivals and even surpasses many of the area’s gourmet markets. If you’re interested in becoming more educated in French food and wine, they also offer a “French Passport” where each month, a different region of France is featured both in the cuisine and the wine. This was my first time having dinner at the bistro, although I’d been there for lunch, and to meet friends for a glass of wine and appetizers. Latham is a great central meeting location and I’m happy to see The Epicurean Bistro & Wine Bar surviving and thriving there! ■ Visit The Epicurean Bistro & Wine Bar at Latham Farms Shopping Center, 579 Troy-Schenectady Road in Latham, contact them at 518-786-8272 or check out their website at epicurean-ny.com. 20 HERLIFEnewyork.com
Joanne DiMarco is a woman about town, professional networker and Vice President for Marketing and Talent Acquisition for Select Sotheby’s International Realty. She travels all over New York State and has a passion for the food and entertainment the region has to offer. HERLIFEnewyork.com 21
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