The highly anticipated Ritz Carlton opened with much fanfare and rave reviews for the restaurants. I finally made it to State Fare, which touts farm to table freshness utilizing ingredients grown or produced in California. The restaurant has a large outdoor patio and for those who opt to sit inside ceiling to floor plate glass windows with sweeping views of the Valley, gardens and pools below.
My good friend Tammy is the Communications Director and she knows what a foodie I am so she surprised me by ordering some of what have become guest favorites. I am in a bit of a food coma as it was impossible to just take a taste of such delicious items and then politely leave the rest to save room for more.
The staff was amazing and the service outstanding, pictured from the left is the Food & Beverage Director Damian Jenkins, myself, Tammy Perezchica-Pshebylo, and Chef Bruno Lopez.
We began with Panko Crusted Avocado with a Tomatillo Salsa and a Red Chili Aioli. The creamy avocado with a crunchy seasoned crust was amazing- light and delicious. I was especially wowed by the salsa, not spicy but packed with flavor.
We asked the kitchen to split meals as, well one can only eat so much!
The salad course was the "First Ladies Unconventional Cobb Salad 18" originally created for then First Lady Nancy Reagan. The Thyme & Lemon dressing was very light and the variety of farm fresh tomatoes were the perfect ripeness and firmness, we opted to have the Blue Cheese, which was a very good quality.
Our next dish, (yes we kept going!) was the Pacific Swordfish which had a very light Tandoori Spice and a Yogurt Raita. The farm to table freshness really shined with the Cucumber and Fennel Salad, crisp and flavorful. The Swordfish was tender and moist, it was really cooked just perfectly!
The picture is a half portion, as you can imagine we were slowing down considerably but still managed to enjoy every bite.
Yes, we did dessert! As State Fare plays on State Fair Funnel Cake is on the menu. I have never had Funnel Cake before so I have nothing to compare it with but I highly doubt that fairs serve an amazing fruit compote with kumquats, blueberries, blackberries and more served with fresh cream and a side of nutella!
For a full menu link to their website:
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