The Wine Cottage Special Guest

Guess who came to dinner? No, not Ashton Kucher or Sydney Poitier but Chef Rick himself. Now Chef Rick may not be as world renowned as Mario Batali, Emeril or Charlie Trotter but for those of us in Orcutt he is a celebrity. In fact, for a long time I thought his first name was Chef and his last name was Rick!

Rick and Kathy came into to the Wine Cottage Bistro on Friday night and were given the most romantic table we have, a table for 2 right by the window. Rick started off with the Roasted Chicken and Smoked Chili Caesar Salad, a personal favorite and Kathy started with the Portobello Mushroom and Baked Goat Cheese with Pickled Fennel, Red Onion, and Radicchio Salad. For the entree course Rick ordered the Brined and Roasted Pork Rib Chop with Dried Fruit and Sherry Wine and Kathy ordered the Pan Seared Top Sirloin with caramelized onions and mushrooms. They both commented on how great the food, service and atmosphere was. They went to the kitchen to congratulate Chef Matt LaRocco on the food and the presentation.

What an honor it was to have Chef Rick and his wife Kathy at our Wine Cottage Bistro. Like so many have told us, the only good restaurant in town was Chef Rick's now we all have another option. Even Chef Rick has an option too.

Rebecca