Page 8 - Boca Exposure - August '20

Page 8, Boca Exposure
Dining Out:

Now It’s Seven Reasons To Go To Six Tables!

By Alan Serinsky of Bocaire. often do you purchase a bottle of wine only to find you Rack of Lamb that was encrusted with a pastiche and herb blend,
Hungry Al’s love of food started didn’t like it, or it was priced three times what you found and then served medium rare and circled with a Minted Madeira
young. Never satisfied at the at the retail store? wine reduction sauce. No complaints here!
family dinner table with his Here at Six Tables the idea of BYO is welcomed. There is, of We all ended the night’s feast with choice of either a rich
Mom’s dishes, he started to cook course, a corkage fee listed online at $35. That’s a bit much, but egg-creamy Chocolate Creme Brulee, a slice of Chef Jenny’s
his own way through her Betty it will be waived if you purchase one bottle from their limited Key Lime Tart or a Berry Fruit Galette. Coffee and a glass of
Crocker cookbook. His food wine list. With a larger party I would stake a few corks that it’s port was the finisher for a great night enjoyed by all.
journey consisted of working negotiable. Also, there’s an occasional wine pairing party. Reason # 5: The Service
many restaurants both as server and cook, attending Reason # 4: Food There is no better service in a restaurant than having the
numerous cooking classes, and traveling the world in an Yes ... we are here for the food! The menu is limited, but for two principal owners standing over you to make sure each and
effort to expand his palette of different flavors and cuisines. me, Hungry Al, that’s a blessing. It seems I can never make up every request is honored. Whom better to describe each and
As a professional writer, Hungry Al will give you his my mind what to eat. Maybe it’s the disconnect between my every course than the executive chef? The pacing of service,
perspective on current food trends and guide you through stomach and my brain. Basically, I always feel I’ll miss out on the attention to detail, the delivery of dishes and the concern
your local restaurant choices. something better than I selected. for satisfaction is done with excellence and enthusiasm.
Here at Six Tables there’s a fixed menu. One price, five Reason # 6: The Check
Six Tables courses. Your starter is a choice of soups: Summer Tomato Basil No need to add up the tally. It’s all the same price for
112 NE 2nd St. Bisque or a Charleston Crab/Corn Chowder. everyone. The calculation comes to one Benjamin Franklin
Boca Raton, FL 33432 Course two will be an amazing fresh roasted Red and Golden per person … but it’s worth it!
(561) 347-6260 Beets, Baby Lettuce with Brulee French Brie, Honey Pine Nut Need to celebrate a special occasion? Want a romantic
Granola and Apricot Tarragon Vinaigrette. evening to rejoice in your partnership? Or are you simply over
Food For Thought: An extra touch of elegance can be attributed to the French the bling, the thumping music, the crowded and annoying
Since my visits to any new restaurants have been limited by style of serving a fruit sorbet to break the palate in preparation restaurant scene (Can’t do that anymore)?
the coronavirus I decided to look back at a review I had written of the main event. Tonight’s selection is Champagne Now For The 7th Reason: Safety First
more than a year ago. At that time, it was called “Six Reasons Watermelon Garnita. With the new norm of social distancing, it couldn’t be
to Go to Six Tables.” Now I have to add one more reason! Next course is the entrees: more appropriate to actually have a restaurant that makes
In the past few years, I’ve noticed that when I mention If fish is your desire, then you have to call or chance the this action seem effortless. Not only can you reserve out the
French cuisine I usually get the comment, “It’s so heavy and unknown. Here the fresh changes daily (which is a good whole dining room for your negative-tested friends or family
rich.” I have had enough experience of working with French thing), but I can assure you that whatever swims your way… but the fact there are only a few tables at all is a safe way
chefs, both from the service and kitchen sides of the restaurant, it’s going to be good. to dine out. Think about the safety factors in coming to this
to tell you that French food is not on any Nutrisystem menu, Next up on the menu is the Kirsch Roasted Long Island fine dining establishment: no bar, no wait time, no hostess,
nor will you lose weight once you push away from the table. Duck. This crispy Pekin duck is finished with a lacquered cherry no big tables and no bustling waiters. The only yes is the
What I truly like about French foods is the need to source brandy sauce that adds a hint of sweetness and savory without comfort of good health and great food.
only from the freshest local purveyors, the inclusion of more overpowering the integrity of the protein. So now you have seven reasons
vegetables and fruit, dining at tables rather than bar stools or You’re not going to find a French menu without a classic to experience Six Tables, but here
high-tops and, of course, the habit of drinking wine in lieu Pan Roasted Filet Mignon. This perfectly cooked protein is are four more that will tempt your
of carbonated sodas. topped with a dollop of Roquefort butter and bedded on a appetite. The Hungry Squad will take
So, rather than snub those fancy fine dining opportunities, thick Bordelaise sauce. the liberty to plate up Four Golden
why not give yourself a night to splurge on an evening at Hungry Al (that’s me) was tabled a beautifully appointed Tables for this setting.
Six Tables? Take out that bottle of expensive wine sitting in
your cooler, dress up in something besides jeans, and book a
reservation for an elegant evening of French cuisine and superb Do I Have To Give Up
service. You’ll be happy you did!
Now For Those “Seven” Reasons Why To Go
Reason # 1: History Wine To Lose Weight?
It’s amazing that after 14 years tucked away in a sideline
Mizner Park location, Six Tables still remains even during
this health crisis. Back in January, a new owner took over By Laura Berrio, • Pinot Noir 3.4 g per serving
from its long-term resident chef Jonathan Fyhrie and his Freelance Writer/ • Pinot Grigio 3 g per serving
wife, Deborah. Now highly experienced Tom Finn (Jonathan Blogger When shopping, avoid dessert wines because, well...
Landing Country Club) and his wife, Jenny Finn (Breakers), Whenever I decide to they are “dessert” and with dessert comes sugar and
have taken on the helm of his little dining gem. go on a diet, I immediately carbs. Port and ice wine, along with other wines labeled
I have to admit the restaurant business is not easy. Then miss chocolate and wine dolce, demi-sec and semi-sec, are in the dessert family
add on taking over a business during coronavirus and you have before I start. With the and – along with it – are also higher in sugar and carbs.
set yourself up for an Olympic-sized task. Hopefully, they will popular low carb/low Hope is on the label. When it comes to dry wines, look
finish strong. sugar diets, is there a way for descriptions such as
Reason # 2: The Intimacy to include wine and not be brut, dry or extra dry to
Tired of overcrowded restaurants? Frustrated with lousy cheating? Yes! tip you off about lower
service? Eating foods that are prepared off an assembly line of The key is to pick dry sugar and carb choices.
inexperienced cooks? I know the answer, and sometimes it’s nice wines that are the lowest in both carbs and sugar. Some On our quest to a
to have the whole restaurant to yourself, or it seems that way. wineries produce low sugar wines with less than 1 gram thinner and healthier
Now, with the current health circumstances, you’ll probably of sugar. Sounds like ordering a diet soda … when I lifestyle … fellow wine
only have to deal with three to four tables. Nice! really want the ice cream sundae. enthusiasts, we can keep
Reason # 3: The Wine There is hope. Fit Vine and Dry Farms Wines are wine on the menu! Just be
Don’t see your favorite bottle of wine on the menu? How virtually void of sugar in a 5-ounce serving. (No you specific in your choice!
can’t drink the whole bottle.) ~Cheers.
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