Dinner At The Table

Last night we had a wonderful Moroccan dinner at Milwaukie Kitchen and Wine. I've been wanting to go there since it opened a few months ago. One of Jeff's classmates in his MBA program is dating Pascal Sauton the chef and the owner of Milwaukie Kitchen and Wine. So we've had the opportunity to get to know Pascal the last few years. Milwaukie Kitchen is a specialty deli and market. They also have a space for cooking classes and events. Twice a month Pascal is doing a series of dinners called "Dinner at the Table" and each one has a different theme. Last night's was a Moroccan theme and it was absolutely delicious.

The first course was Olives, Fried Chick Peas and Moroccan Salads.

The salads were delicious. I especially loved the fried chick peas.

The the main course was "Couscous Royal". Merguez Sausage, Sweet Spices Roasted Chicken, Braised Lamb Tagine with Almonds, Dry Apricots and Preserved Lemon, a Seven Vegetable Stew and Rose Petal Harissa. All the flavors together were amazing. Pascal explained to us that the number seven is good luck in Morocco, so that's why it's a Seven Vegetable Stew.

For dessert we had and Orange and Cinnamon Salad with Elderwater & Fennel Pollen Cookies.

This dessert was so good, the oranges and cinnamon were such a great combination and the cookies were delicious. I was so full, but I found room to eat both cookies.

Here's the group after dinner hanging out enjoying a little conversation. We had such a wonderful time. I can't wait to go back. Maybe for our next visit, we'll head over for breakfast and some of the pastries.