On
June 7, ten of the HSC members received an extravagant treat. Aaron
Sharp at the Bonefish Grill provided an "Excursion" for
our group as a way of showing the restaurant and owners' appreciation
to us for the support we give to our husbands who are doing the
soldier work in Iraq and elsewhere. all of us who were able to participate
had a wonderful evening of excellent food and creative libations,
all on the house.
Our
table was set in the back so we could make noise and our servers
began with cocktails and a variety of -tinis (apple, chocolate,
etc) as well as one of everything from their appetizer menu. Those
of us who have visited the restaurant before made sure they brought
out extra helpings of the Bang Bang Shrimp. If you visit the restaurant
don't leave without tasting those!
Other
appezizers were mussels, crab cakes, sesama tuna sushi with a vodka
chaser, corn crab chowder, several salads, and soft shell crab (a
first for some at the table).
Following that, we had five different in-season fresh entrees; fish
brought from the waters from Chile to Iceland. Personally, I recommend
the Chilean sea bass; tastes sweet like a fist-sized scallop. They
also have a delightful take on side dishes, including bacon-sprinkled
yellow corn and garlic potatoes.
The restaurant
is known mostly for its sauces. While many restaurants promote what
they cook, Bonefish is proud of their three original, and changing
sauces that they use to cook multiple dishes. All of their meals
are improved by citrus or ginger or another kind of exotic flavoring
or reduction.
And our expert
servers were on top of the progressive wine list to make sure we
had the perfect combination of colors, flavors, and boldness in
our wine choices to compliment our meal. Matt Lennon, who is also
part owner/manager of the restaurant saw to it that we were spoiled
rotten for the full three hours.
Topped off of course
with five or six decadent desserts, the meal lasted a good three
hours and we were pampered every minute. The Excursion is designed
to promote the restaurant selections and entice us to come back
with our spouses or families. No problem there. I think all the
ladies will think of the Bonefish whenever family, guests, or special
occasions warrant a night out in Savannah.
We are extremely
grateful for our great night out and wish the Grille all the best
of success in their business. They are located in the Twelve Oaks
Shopping Center on Abercorn and they are well worth the drive.
