Thursday, July 29, 2010
Twice Bitten A Most Perfect Summer Evening with Firefly Grille
Posted by Nicki Wood on Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 8:36 AM
- Pimm's Cup, Firefly Grille
On a kid-free night (thank you, overnight camp!) we planned dinner with dear out-of-town friends. They've lived in Estonia, Taiwan, Korea — impressing them with cuisine is tough. Based on nudges from Carrington over the past months, we made a game-time decision: Firefly Grille.
Yes, I've been there in the last year, with a group of about 15 sozzled high school friends for drinks and again with two women half my size, who picked at their salads. Neither was the optimal way to experience the food (but the bar is so cozy and friendly, I can vouch for the cozy, friendly bar).
Here's my guide for you. I recommend Pimm's Cup. Although in other places, its quality varies widely, for this leap of faith, you'll get a tart, sweet, refreshing, and very tall drink to properly hydrate you on these hot evenings. It's long and strong, and packed with lemon wedges and slices of homegrown cucumber.
Ask about the pasta. I rarely order pasta, because it always seems like an afterthought on the menu. This pasta, someone had specifically designed for maximum impact. Delicate filet tips, twigs of asparagus, minced herbs, pan-toasted mushrooms with crispy edges and paper-thin slices of manchego cheese that melted into a sauce.
Our friends were bowled over. The evening was divine. And 21 years later, the dashing Mr. Wood finally got to taste the miracle of the flourless chocolate groom's cake that he missed at his own wedding.
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Oh Nicki, that flourless chocolate cake of Leland's is THE BEST CAKE ON THE PLANET. I had it for the first time at a friend's wedding in February of 2000 and will never forget the euphoria I felt at first bite. I ate 3 pieces that night. Unfortunately I lived in San Diego at the time, so it was a couple of years before I had the opportunity to eat it again. (I have since convinced more than a few of my friends that it was a must for their nuptials)
It's been a while since I've been to Firefly, but with this new knowledge of Leland's desserts on the menu, you better believe I'll be darkening their door very, very soon!
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You do realize that the consumption of alcoholic beverages will not "properly hydrate" a person. Booze dehydrates. That's why I switch up my cider with water when I drink.
I didn't get to taste the groom's cake at my wedding either. Susan Kennedy Chopson's wedding cake more than made up for it, though. Does anyone know if she's still in Nashville?
