Friday, June 19, 2009

Bobo Supper Club

Bobo has been through three, maybe four, chefs since opening its doors in late 2007.  I've always been a fan but the reviews have always knocked the food.  Patrick Connolly (re: sexy chef contest) has been in the kitchen for almost a year now and I am hoping that people start showing some love.  I had a great dinner with The Supper Club in Bobo's private room.  Connolly cooked us a special selection of dishes in the quaint 2nd floor (entrance through the apartment building next door) clandestine parlour.  There's a separate kitchen connected to it along with a private deck - complete with a grill where the man could really work his magic.

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He gave an opening speech and then the meal began.

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Starters were a choice between English pea soup and an ahi tuna-crispy tofu tasting.  I went for the tuna and was very glad I did.  Turns out it's the chefs signature dish.  He fries a sliver of tofu, tops it with creamed avocado and layers on a mouthwatering piece of sushi-grade ahi.  Four came on the plate; I ate each one!

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I should note that I liked the tuna so much that All Things Delicious will be shooting a Le Yum with chef Connolly in the very near future. Alright enough about that. I didn't think the rest of the meal could live up to the first course.  But low and behold came my scallops.  Four plump, charred, something-crusted bivalves resting on a bed on sauteed onions and mushrooms.  There was a smudge of sauce and a mini-pile of micro-greens as accent. Scallops were grilled and firm. The whole dish was light and summery. LOVED!

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The other option was waygu sirloin that came with some tasty looking ramps and potatoes.  Though I did not sample, my friend vouched for the dish. For dessert, I opted for the strawberry cobbler.  It was mixed with peaches and topped with a thick crumble. YUM! I loved it. And the creme fraiche ice cream on top was a wonderful addition - not too sweet as to overpower the fruits.

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Again, my friend opted for the other option - chocolate pudding with gianduja ice cream.  Served in a saucer glass, it was precious and this time I could not resist a bite. I liked mine only slightly more than hers, but I do see myself returning to Bobo soon to get my very own helping.

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