BAKED LOBSTER - DINNER AT HOME

 BAKED LOBSTER

DINNER AT HOME

When I saw Spiny Lobster on sale for around $7 each I grabbed three for the family.  My wife baked the lobster at 375 degrees for 15 minutes and then poured garlic butter all over the crustacean.  Served with some leftover Risotto and fresh Sugar Snap Peas, Carrots with garlic and butter.  Imagine a great lobster dinner for three for under $30 total.  This was great food at a great price!

BAKED LOBSTER WITH RISOTTO AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS

MOTHERS DAY DINNER AT HOME 2011

MOTHERS DAY 

DINNER AT HOME

MOTHER'S DAY DINNER

FRESH AHI SASHIMI

FROI GRAS WITH FIG AND RASPBERRY JELLY ON TOASTED BREAD

FILET MIGNON, LOBSTER, ROASTED POTATOES AND ASPARAGUS WITH HOLLANDAISE SAUCE 

CHEF DREW IN ACTION IN HONOR OF MOMS!

HAPPY MOTHER IN LAW ENJOYS FRESH STRAWEBERRIES
WITH WHIPPED CREME AND CHOCOLATE.

HARBOR RESTAURANT - SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA

HARBOR RESTAURANT

SANTA BARBARA, CA

We hit Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara on a cool summer night at sunset. This is a beautiful part of California and the restaurant overlooks the beach. It does not get much better. We were greeted by a happy and professional staff that set the tone for a wonderful evening. We were seated at a table in the shape of a sail boat and complete with sail. We started with some Fried Calamari ($13). Large pieces of squid battered to perfection. This was followed by Steamed Clams ($15) that were large and flavorful. The next appetizer blew my socks off. It was so good that I have been thinking about it everyday. The dish was Lobster Mac and Cheese ($19). Large pieces of lobster tail served in a not too cheesy but creamy Mac and Cheese. Absolutely the bomb. I would go back to Santa Barbara just to eat this dish. I had a cup of Clam Chowder ($8) that was just delicious. Filled with clams, creamy and delicious. My Nephew had the Prime Rib ($29) and it looked fantastic. He loved every bite. My daughter ordered the Caesar Salad ($9). It was presented like no other I have ever seen. Standing up and tied together with a green onion. Very impressive presentation. The Salmon ($26) and Halibut ($34) were pricey but beautifully presented and I was told very delicious. The Linguini Pescato ($24) with clams, fish and calamari was absolutely delicious. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the seafood was excellent. We ended the meal with a huge Cookie Monster ($8) which was ice cream sandwiched between a really good chocolate chip cookie and covered in whip creme. The absolute bomb of a dessert. The cookie was warm and soft. Not hard like every other place I have had this type of dessert. This was an incredible meal with family. One of the best if not THE BEST of our entire trip. Cannot wait to return. While the prices are a bit high, this is great quality, presentation and service. Could be a TASTE OF HAWAII FAVORITE

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BEEF WELLINGTON AND LOBSTER TAIL - VALENTINES DAY AT HOME

BEEF WELLINGTON AND LOBSTER TAIL

VALENTINES DAY DINNER AT HOME

Oh.....what a treat.  Beef Wellington and Lobster served with fresh vegetables.  The Beef was cooked medium rare and to perfection.  Covered in a duck pate and wrapped in puff pastry.  No restaurant in America is better than being at home with the ones you love.  This meal was truly memorable and delicious.  I thank my wife and daughter for preparing and enjoying this with me.  The dessert was sinful.  Chocolate brownie with a Hershey's almond bar in the middle.  HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!