Today was one of those those days that I can say I was living in the moment... I was supposed to meet a colleague for lunch halfway between our two offices. ..unlike TO where it was a question of walking a few blocks this way or that... in Niagara this means pick a spot anywhere along a 100 mile stretch of road..
Today’s rendez vous location was Angel’s Gate Winery... near Beamsville.
I had never been there so was not sure what to expect. I don’t particularly like all the Niagara wines.. but the restaurants are another matter..the ambiance is what makes it.. driving past the symmetrically perfect rows of vines.. sitting on a patio overlooking the vineyards- or sipping your wine right in amongst the vines.. there are many lovely restaurants associated with the 50+ wineries in this area... and it was our intent to sample them all now that we live here.
What was unique about the menu at Angel’s Gate- was the concept of the platter.. each selection was intended for two people.
Just as I was contemplating the choices a server rushed up to tell me my lunch date had been stranded on the Burlington skyway for the past 45 minutes and could not make it.. what to do? Stay and sample a platter or leave it for another day....
The decision was made for me when I learned that the platters could be split in half.. so I ordered a glass of Chardonnay and enjoyed a lovely summer luncheon with a spectacular view of vineyards and Lake Ontario in the distance.My selection The Bench Tour- included barbecued lamb with a mint pesto; a slice of Lake Erie Pickerel on a tomato coulis, and some amazing heirloom tomatoes in a mild vinaigrette topped with emerald green sprouts. An excellent choice!
I would definitely recommend this spot for lunch on a clear day.
That looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteThis looks gorgeous, the place and the food! Lovely!
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