My Quest

This blog is the tale of my quest for home-made, low-salt, traditional, rustic and innovative cuisine. Special attention is given to restaurants and food suppliers in special locations, such as locally owned farms, farmer's markets, walkable people places, water view properties and to properties of notable architectural merit. Restaurants and inns are considered in light of sustainability efforts as well, and noted with a green apple for special efforts to conserve and sustain.

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Juniper in Hastings on Hudson

It is a special occasion when our family is all together at home.
So on Friday night, we went out to our favorite restaurant- Juniper!
The meal began with two appetizers. The soft shell crab was a dream- cooked perfectly with a moist center and crispy shell, it was served with vegetables and a light cilantro and mint dressing. The firm and flavorful pasta carbonara with english peas was so fresh it brought us to think of our travels in Italy.
My entree of the Dorade with smoked potatoes and vegetables was pan seared and served over a light and flavorful broth dousing the smoked potatoes and vegetables. Just perfect!
The other entrees we had were skate, grilled chicken and pork with fava beans. All were excellent.
For dessert the panecotta with strawberries and rhubarb was amazing. The bread pudding was served with delicious and rich chocolate syrup and vanilla ice cream. Outrageously good!
We are so lucky to have such a great eating spot nearby.