::Review Part Two:: AG Inspired Cuisine

I should have done this post about a week ago.  Man, does life get in the way sometimes...

If you read my review from Sterling Inn & Spa, you will know that DH and I went away for Valentine's Day.  As a part of our package we were able to experience the Farm to Fresh philosophy of AG Inspired Cuisine.

"Inspired by the growers and producers of Niagara our menu utilizes regional and seasonal ingredients, brought together by the inventive hand of our executive chef, Cory Linkson. Beautifully designed, unique, and delicious dishes are crafted to satisfy the palate, while remaining true to the very essence of the ingredients. It truly is inspired cuisine."

~http://www.agcuisine.com/

This statement is absolute truth.  The dishes are beautifully designed, unique and delicious!

Our meal began with an amuse bouche.  

A warm winter shooter of sweet potato topped with rum syrup

The words of Chef Hubby:: "A lot of love went into that!"

Appetizers::

I had the Winter Oxtail and Riopelle Risotto

This was my first time having risotto and I absolutely loved it.  The flavors of this dish were combined perfectly.

Hubby had the Steak and Mushroom Pie

Besides how beautiful this dish was, the steak was cooked perfectly, the pastry was moist and flaky and the sauce was delicious.

Main Course::

I had Hand Rolled Fettuccine and Beef Tenderloin Pasta

The beef was melt in your mouth perfect.  The pasta was phenomenal, I could definitely tell it was handmade.

Hubby had Fennel Pollen Dusted Lake Trout

   The trout was tender and juicy, the shrimp, crab, clam and sweet potato chowder was the perfect compliment to the fish.  Having never tried clams before, I wasn't too sure.  They were okay, though they don't top my list of things to order in the future :)

Dessert:: 

The best course!

The second I saw Classic Handmade Tiramisu on the menu I was sold.  It has been too long since I have had real Tiramisu with mascarpone, kahlua, lady fingers, amaretti and espresso pastry cream.

It was fantastic!  Do you see that little bug on my cake?

  Crazy coincidence, I call P my "Little Bug" and her room is decorated in ladybugs.

Hubby had the Chocolate Twosome

 White chocolate crème brûlée and amber caramel dark chocolate mousse

Both desserts were delicious!  If I could start my meal with dessert I would do it every time.  Maybe when P is older we will have one day a week that we do dessert first :)

Our waiter was fantastic, he made us feel comfortable from the moment we walked in the door.  He answered all of our "stupid" questions (well MY "stupid" questions).  The food was delicious and well worth the price (not that much more than what we spend at the Keg, and much tastier!!).  

For a special night out, we would definitely return to AG Inspired Cuisine and I would recommend anyone going to Niagara Falls check out this hidden treasure!