St. Paul peas

[klwilliams]

I flew to St. Paul today for a business conference. I want to give a shout out to Frontier Airlines, which I haven't flown in years, and boy have I been missing out. Comfy planes, lots of leg room, video screens at every seat, signs of intelligence everywhere. Fly them if you can. Now, on to peas.

I tried to find a place that didn't just serve $40 steaks and french fries, so the hotel bartender pointed me at a small French restaurant. I opted to have a gnocchi appetizer instead of the frog legs, and when I perused the entree [my French friend Eric says, "Of course the entree is the main meal. Because "entree" means "first"." Eric is constantly amazed at how French is misused in mainstream American English.] section I spotted the Composition of Spring Peas option. This was a plate with four small items on it, all delicious: pea pancakes, sweet pea flan, pea-ricotta mousse, and pea salad. Wow. I have never had peas served like that, and if you ever get a chance to, do. And if you're ever in St. Paul, go to Meritage (http://www.meritage-stpaul.com/).

Yes, not much of a food review, but I'm lousy at reviews.

Comments

[maryosmanski.livejournal.com]

I thought the "come back for dessert after a performance" concept was interesting. Maybe it's common in bigger cities? Where I live, it would have to be "after the movie."

[alcapini.livejournal.com]

Of course, everything that you like about Frontier is probably why they are in bankrupcy now.

[klwilliams.livejournal.com]

I actually thought that. Too bad.

[evilviscountess.livejournal.com]

Ahh, a time for peas.