From nobody@nowhere Wed Jan 24 23:15:09 2001 From: Richard Threadgill Subject: Dinner Wednesday, 7/26, Mountain House, Woodside To: kabuki-west MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-ID: <24704.964660004.1@wonderlan.midgard.net> Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2000 18:06:44 -0700 Message-ID: <24706.964660004@wonderlan.midgard.net> Sender: richardt@wonderlan.midgard.net Status: RO This Event: Wed 7/26, Mountain House, Woodside Coming Events: Thu 8/3, Piacere, San Carlos Wed 8/9 Afghan House, Sunnyvale Wed 8/16, La Fiesta, Mountain View Wed 8/23, Mandarin Gourmet, Palo Alto Wed 8/30, Hobees, Redwood Shores Thu 9/7, Armadillo Willy's, Los Altos Wed 9/13, Don Giovanni, Mountain View Wed 9/20, Hunan Homes, Los Altos Wed 9/27, Del Monte, Sunnyvale Thu 10/5, El Paso Cafe, Mountain View Wed 10/11, Janta, Palo Alto Wed 10/18, Chef Chu's, Los Altos Wed 10/25, Yakko, Mountain View Wed 11/1, Straits Cafe, Palo Alto = Time: Wednesday, July 26th, 7:30pm Place: The Mountain House 13808 Skyline Blvd Woodside, Ca 650-851-8541 Description: The Mountain House isn't very noticeable from the road, save a small sign. However, this restaurant distinguishes itself the moment you step inside. If you do not marvel at the contrast of the warm atmosphere inside and the breathtaking redwood surroundings, you don't have a pulse. First, some advice: save room for dessert. Between cobblers, cheese cake, and chocolate mousse, that's deceptively difficult at such a fine restaurant. This restaurant features classic continental cuisine with superior service to match. The regular menu features a seasoned selection of appetizers that include a tasty ceviche as well as popcorn shrimp in a tangy dipping sauce. They feature specials for soups and salads, as well as a very nice daily fish selection. The main courses on the menu, however, are all well tested and tasted, from the steak to venison. There is always at least one vegetarian meal available, and they are generally pretty accommodating to most diets. = Having stated that, they once refused to cook a steak to order, claiming that the chef knew better- the person who ordered the steak agreed in the end. Be sure to enjoy one of their well picked selections of wine, and plan on making a late evening of the affair, for that's what going to The Mountain House is- an affair. Service is everything you come to expect of a high quality continental restaurant: both attentive and responsive. The staff has changed little since my first trip up the hill in 1988. The combination means that they make a point of remembering their customers and their likes and dislikes. An entr=E9e tends to run about $16-$25. I don't get out of there for under $40. It's a treat, and I view it as such. Finally, access to The Mountain House is either from the south via 84 or the north via 92. Both ways are windy roads, and extra care should be given, especially during deer season. Kabuki last attended the mountain house on december 9th. [review by eliot] Directions: Short: The House is on 35 (Skyline Blvd) midway between 84 (Woodside Road) and 92. Be Careful. Public Transit: You can't get there from here. Long: Head up the hill to Skyline Blvd (35) from 280, on your choice of 84 or 92. Turn toward the other, the restaurant is on the west side of the road. -RichardT