Petits Plats at Woodley Park, DC 03/19/2011

Petits Plats
2653 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
Washington D.C., DC 20008
(202) 518-0018

It is always great to catch up with old friends over a nice meal, especially, when the venue is a quaint and as cozy as Petits Plats at the Woodley Park, DC. The decor is inviting, the manager is welcoming, and the service is impeccable. Present were Rebecca Burka, David Burka, Alinda Iman and Karim Iman.


We started of with a glass of sparkling wine and (Supions Provençale) Sautéed Calamari with Garlic, Pine Nuts, Tomato and Basil
and an assortment of canapé charcuterie.

and (Rillettes et Pâté du Chef) Country Pâté, Greens And Cornichons

The wine list was extensive, we ordered a bottle of 2005 Chateau Larose‐Trintaudon, from Haut-Medoc a Bordeaux region which is composed of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. This wine is Cru Bourgeois which for a good vintage like the 2005 can be aged up to 5 to 6 years. So, this wine was at its peak.

Main Course-
Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Potato Macaire, Green Peppercorn Sauce (Filet de Bœuf GrillÉ, Pommes de Terre Macaire, Sauce au Poivre Vert) Nice presentation, the plate arrived at the right temperature, the sauce was full of flavors.

Leg of Duck Moulard Confit, Sautéed Potatoes Persillade and Salad
Confit de Canard, Pommes de Terre Sautees et Salade- Alinda loved this dish as the duck was cooked to perfection.

Braised Veal Cheeks (Osso Bucco Style) with Creamy Potato Gnocchi

Joues de Veau BraisÉes (Osso Bucco Style) et Gnocchi- Tender veal cheeks in a fabulous sauce. Loved it!

Sautéed Bronzini Fillet with Fingerling Potatoes in Aioli, Baby Greens, Extra Virgin Oil Emulsion with Espelette Pepper
Filet de Bronzini, Salade de Pommes de Terre A L’Aïoli, Emulsion d’Huile Extra Vierge au Piment d’Espelette

Assiette de Fromage-
Cheese Plate Assortment (Petit Basque, Brie, Roquefort Chèvre)- All great favorites served with house bread.

Great overall experience. Will definitely go back again.

Dinner at the Palley's 3/5/2011

Present were Phil Palley & Kadah Stackhouse, John & Philis Corrigan and Karim & Alinda Iman. The evening started with Phil's famous Cosmopolitan Martinis, these drinks were quiet smooth and delicious. After some conversations with friends and some lovely appetizers including a fabulus smoked salmon and St. Andre cheese, Phil and I fired up the grill for preparing the main course; Salmon Fillet. Phil uses the Weber Performer charcoal grill, which is compact and complete.

Salad Course-

Spring Greens with a light vinaigrette dressing and grated Parmesan cheese.
The salad was refreshing with not so overwhelming dressing and the Parmesan reggiano quality grated cheeses was a great addition.

Main Course-



Atlantic Salmon with Asparagus and roasted Potatoes-


1990 Puligny Montrachet Les Folatieres Domaine Henry Clerc et Fils


The Salmon was grilled to perfection, with smoke flavors and a hint of rosemary, the asparagus was prepared just right along with the potatoes. The 1990 white Burgundy from Henry Clerc et Fils had a beautiful dark clear golden yellow color. The nose had a hint of roasted vanilla, the second nose has honey suckles and anise spice, on the palate, this wine is full body and has a long long finish. It is amazing that after 21 years in the bottle, this wine drinks so beautifully. The marriage with the smokey flavors of the salmon and potatoes was fabulous.


Desert Course-

Chocolate Lava Cake with freshly whipped cream-
This chocolate lava cake recipe was light and delightful which went very well with Phil's not highly whipped cream. The marriage of wine with this dessert was very good as the the sweetness of the wine did not get over powered by the chocolate.

2009 Quady Essensia Orange Muscat- This wine is made from 100% Orange Muscat, the color was light golden yellow, the first nose of Orange Blossom the second nose Apricot, on the palate, this wine was sweet with a long finish and very refreshing.


Coffee- Special Roast de Philippe!

Chef du Cuisine- Phillip Palley

Our special thanks to Phil and Kadah for a memorable evening!