Dave’s Selection
It is customary for the restaurant selector to give the other participants a heads up regarding price and dress code. On both accounts Dave failed. We felt a bit under dressed and we didn’t pack enough cash into our wallets. We nearly had to wash dishes! On this wondrous occasion, Ang brought her forever plus one, Graeme. Actually, this was his second time. Overall, the décor looked nice but on closer inspection the tile and leather on the walls looked like they’d become dated in a few years. On the other hand, Bree loved the open concept kitchen and Dave thought the “molecular structure” chandeliers were a cool touch. Let’s talk about our server, Joanne. She started off on the right foot when we realized she had mutual friends with Bree. She had a solid sense of humour and the service was up there with the best we’ve had. Now it’s time for the food: We had two appetizers and two salads to get the evening rolling. The first appie was mussels with hand cut fries and bread with a salted crust. The second appie was lamb ballz with pasta in marinara sauce. Both were delicious, but the salads were other worldly. If you ever have the chance, order the Californian which included mixed greens, cashews, strawberries, feta and chicken. The other salad, the Asian, was equally tasty and provided a zesty alternative to the Californian. For the main dish there was an abundance of seafood on the menu which relegated Dave to the chicken served with a scrumptious side of mac and cheese. Graeme really wanted the short ribs but somehow ended up with the sea bass so Angela switched her halibut and linguine with him. It was a little too creamy for Ang’s liking so the swap worked for everyone. Bree had the beef tenderloin (recommended by Joanne) which she enjoyed immensely. Sometimes selecting the wine based on its name works out. Dog Point tasted so good we ordered a second bottle. It was a decent dessert menu. Angela had the sour cream cheese cake which was light and fluffy. Bree went with the crème brule which was a little on the cold side. Graeme got an espresso bread pudding and didn’t have to worry about anyone stealing it from him. Dave wasn’t adventurous and got his usual apple tart. And to top it all off, Joanne brought each of us a bite of molten lava cake that was off the menu. If you ever hit up Nineteen, dress better than we did and ask for Joanne. Guaranteed good times!
