Since the spring of 2020, many of our beloved businesses have closed their doors for good or have been forced to change operations due to the pandemic. Now that life has begun to come back to our city, so has the restaurant traffic.

We ventured out to City Center this weekend and that place was booming with the heartbeat of hungry patrons. There was quite a traffic jam in the valet parking lanes, the parking garages were full, and people were walking in and out of many of the other eating establishments.

Our reservations were for 6:00 pm sharp and we were seated. I started with my “usual” cocktail which is a Stoli Doli and the Pan Fried Calamari with Hot Cherry Peppers. My guest enjoyed an In Fashion, which consists of:

Russell's 10-year-old Bourbon, Grand Marnier, black walnut bitters, orange ice sphere, and an amaretto cherry. It was absolutely delicious, “one of the best I've ever had,” proclaimed one of my guests.

We finished the Calamari and opted to try the Caramelized French Onion Soup, Sam's Mashed Potatoes and, the Roasted Chicken Breast that is made with Shitake Mushrooms and Sherry Jus. It doesn't sound like a lot of food, but we were stuffed and took the remainder of our meal with us.

The soup was hot, creamy, and full of flavor. The potatoes were creamy, hot, and melted in our mouths. The chicken breast was tender and juicy. The mushrooms gave the meat a rich herbal taste that was more than satisfying. We skipped dessert, however, we did finish up our evening with a nice robust cup of coffee.

The service was impeccable as always, the restaurant is very classy, always clean, and our server was super attentive and professional. Chef Jeffrey Meyer is still the Executive Chef, and he and his team have collectively always made all of our visits special.

The Capital Grille is open seven days a week and you can view their full menu at: www.thecapitalgrille.com. Make a reservation and take a friend.

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