476628 Sun Jan 06 08:07:51 -0800 2008 3 20 Tristate Region 0 3266394 I know there has been some discussion of the food at Peter Kellys new restaurant. I ate their Friday night and it was just a fantastic meal! I want to state from the start that I'm sure my meal was not typical. It was a special wine dinner with pairings that Peter made to match the wines. 2 members of my party were friends of his(1 a former Sous Chef). Peter greeted us and spent a fair amount of time with us during the course of the dinner. I do not know if he himself cooked. The service and the food was the equal of anything I've had in NYC and better then anything in Fairfield County. Service was perfect and the food to die for. The food we had was as good as Xaviars. The atmosphere obviously not as intimate. I'd be happy with a meal half as good as what we got. One of the top 10 meals of my life. Yes, it was that good! Again we got the FULL VIP TREATMENT. But it shows that when hitting on all cylinders this is a restaurant that can reach amazing heights. One last item. The views are just breathtaking!! A Pairing of Food & Wine Friday January 4, 2008 X2O Xaviars on the Hudson Menu Lobster Crepe Mascarpone and Chives Sauce American with Star Anise and Tiny Salad 2006 SQN Rose Autremit Dit 2001 SQN Albino ~ Ravioli with Short Ribs and Foie Gras in Truffle Butter Grated Amoretti and Broccoli Rabe Bordeaux flight 1989 Chateau Angelus 1982 La Mission Haut Brion 1982 Certan de May 1982 Leoville Las Cases ~ Grilled Breast of Squab with Green Onion Risotto Shaved Black Truffle & Port Glaze Rhone flight 1988 Chave Hermitage 1990 Chapoutier "La Sizeranne" Hermitage 2003 Ch. Beaucastel, Hommage a Jacque Perrin 2004 Chave Hermitage ~ Herb Roasted Venison with Sautéed Foie Gras & Figs Brussel Sprouts with Bacon & Spätzle Roasted Lady Apple California flight 2001 Dalle Valle "Maya" 2003 Sine Qua Non "Papa" 1987 Grace Family Cabernet 2002 Shafer Hillside Select ~ Amedei Chocolate Timbale Soft Caramel Center & Strawberry Compote 1985 Fonseca vintage Porto Sun Jan 06 08:07:51 -0800 2008 39601 stevel 1 3267483 you must've been stuffed!!! that is not light food by any means!! Sun Jan 06 14:57:57 -0800 2008 3266394 146687 southlake 2 3267495 >>The views are just breathtaking!! Aren't they? What an exquisite meal. Sun Jan 06 15:00:51 -0800 2008 3267483 11104 dolores 3 3269341 incredible views! Sunset at the bar would be a great place!! Mon Jan 07 08:45:57 -0800 2008 3267495 39601 stevel