{"id":901,"date":"2013-12-20T20:14:12","date_gmt":"2013-12-21T03:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jodijacksonshollywood.tv\/?p=901"},"modified":"2014-07-01T20:47:40","modified_gmt":"2014-07-02T03:47:40","slug":"dinner-at-copleys-nov-18-2013-and-dinner-at-le-donne-cucina-nov-19-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jodijacksonshollywood.tv\/dinner-at-copleys-nov-18-2013-and-dinner-at-le-donne-cucina-nov-19-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Dinner at Copley\u2019s Nov. 18, 2013 and Dinner at Le Donne Cucina Nov 19, 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

With its intimate splendor this was Cary Grants old house and somewhere his dapper spirit lingers in the restaurant. From the outside you really don\u2019t see this hidden charming gem, once inside you are bathed in luxurious splendor.<\/p>\n

My waiter Victor, who said everyone calls him \u201cVicta\u201d, was very knowledgeable and fun. Before Palm Springs he spent time in San Francisco, Maui, and Los Angeles, he loves what he does and calls Palm Springs his home for now.<\/p>\n

The interior is both sophisticated and provincial, kind of like a restful backdrop to what promised to be an eventful dining experience. There is light background music, with maple wood floors, a romantic atmosphere and a very upscale Palm Springs clientele. They pay attention to lots of little details, like their steak knives, which are a work of art unto themselves.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what I tried:<\/p>\n

Diver Scallop, and Sweet Pea Ravioli, over creamy ginger corn, with fresh herb and chardonnay butter. Ok I will forever be thinking about this favorite scallop dish, especially the fragrant sweet pea ravioli.<\/p>\n

Copley\u2019s Seafood Sampler, Ahi Taco, Poached Jumbo Shrimp, Salmon & Caper Tartar. This was good, but it left me wanting more.<\/p>\n

Slow Braised Veal Cheeks and Maine Lobster, over garlic potato, saut\u00e9ed wild mushrooms, asparagus, and veal stock reduction. What a novel idea, so different. Seemed like the lobster was an after thought, but the veal cheeks are out of this world.<\/p>\n

Lavender parsley Crusted Colorado Rack of Lamb, over root vegetable and goat\u2019s cheese potato, carrots, baby spinach, and merlot reduction. Sometimes genius just lands on your plate from the chef gods, this is one of those dishes. So many lovely ingredients, with its great crust, this lamb is outstanding.<\/p>\n

Dessert:
\nChocolate Souffl\u00e9 Cake topped with toasted marshmallows, served with salted caramel ice cream. Just oozing with chocolate goodness, wow!<\/p>\n

Lemon and Lavender Scented Pound Cake, basil ice cream and lavender sauce. To me the basil ice cream is the winner of this desert.<\/p>\n

Cocktails:<\/p>\n

Pomegranate Martini with Seagram\u2019s Extra Smooth Vodka, Orange Liquer, Pomegranate Juice. Quenched my thirst and was fun to drink.<\/p>\n

Woodford Manhattan with Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Fee Bros West Indian Orange Bitters, with maraschino cherry. Not really my drug of choice, but was nice just the same.<\/p>\n

Here is the wine I tried:<\/p>\n

2010 Alexander Valley Vineyards (Alex.Valley) Merlot, a nice combination of dark rich cherry flavors, worked great with the lamb.<\/p>\n

Executive Chef Andrew Copley has an extensive 20-year culinary background at five-star restaurants and hotels across the world and is known for innovative dishes. Juliana Manion Copley; wife, owner and business manager is an active member of the Coachella Valley business community, where she serves as the president of the Palm Springs Desert Resorts Restaurant Association and was one of the founders of Palm Springs Restaurant Week. In recognition of her efforts to grow the local culinary community, Juliana and her husband Chef Andrew Copley were recently named \u201cRestaurateurs of the Year\u201d by the Desert Resorts Convention and Visitors\u2019 Authority.<\/p>\n

Copley\u2019s ranks up there with some of the best tastings, just plain good food! Well thought out, beautiful presentation, and very gracious surroundings. This place is a big winner!<\/p>\n

Copley\u2019s
\n621 N Palm Canyon Dr.,
\nPalm Springs \u00b7 (760) 327-9555
\nwww.copleyspalmsprings.com<\/p>\n

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