Comments for Epicurean Bites from Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

Comment on About Chef John Tesar by Leigh Williams

Leigh Williams — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:33:32 +0000

I still dream about your delicious Seafood Salad…daily. If I could have you ship it to me on ice to Houston, I would. During Ike, I stayed at The Mansion for 12 days…the Seafood Salad was consumed on at least ten of them. Bravo!

Comment on The Piece de Resistance by Margie

Margie — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:04:12 +0000

Oh, my Lord! I have to wonder how long it took to consume a feast like that? Maybe someday…

Comment on The Final Feast by Umberto & Mieke

Umberto & Mieke — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:39:03 +0000

John, your blog is wonderful…. it makes us live the fantastic experience again…. and we are looking forward for the next “Italian giro” with you, somewhere in the North ?? …. this time with Duncan !! Hugs. Umberto & Mieke

Comment on A Tribute to Gianni Masciarelli by Scott

Scott — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:14:45 +0000

If you get a chance, try to find some Emidio Pepe or Edoardo Valentini Trebbiano or Montepulciano. Along with Masciarello they are the giants of the region and are almost impossible to find over here.

Comment on A Religious Experience by Margie

Margie — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:11:07 +0000

Isn’t Rome just magical?

Comment on It Just Wasn’t Meant To Be by Paula Lambert

Paula Lambert — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:08:29 +0000

What a shame and what a disappointment! I understand completely how you felt.

Arzak is my favorite restaurant in San Sebastian and I have dined there many times, always preferring it to Akelarre. Everything I have been served there has been more than stellar, the service has always been fabulous, and Juan Mari has been the most charming, friendly and welcoming host.

It has been several years since I last dined at Arzak, and I am so sorry to hear that your experience didn’t equal mine.

Comment on It Just Wasn’t Meant To Be by Scott

Scott — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:17:52 +0000

Thanks, Chef. It was quite a day especially since it was Sheena’s birthday, too. Muga is a great old school Rioja producer. We have it in 375s at the Mansion. If you get a chance to try an older bottle of their Prado Enea, jump at it. It’s traditional Rioja at its best with earth, leather, dried cherries and iron. Lopez de Heredia is also special stuff, especially the Blanco.

I hope you’ve been taking advantage of the local Basque Txakoli. The bracing acidity is a real eye-opener and it’s best it its youth with that great fresh seafood.

Comment on It Just Wasn’t Meant To Be by TheBrad

TheBrad — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:47:02 +0000

Dude… what a bummer! …and Bourdain was all up in it there on the Monday show… I was looking forward to you havin’ a blast there!

Comment on It Just Wasn’t Meant To Be by Margie

Margie — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:08:23 +0000

Just thought I’d add that I was at the Mansion last Monday. My first visit. And the treatment I received was stellar! Brian remembered talking to me on the phone. Our server, Terri, was outstanding. So friendly and informative. I really felt like everyone was bending over backward for us. And that’s a really nice feeling.

Thanks for creating that kind of atmosphere. So nice…

Comment on Found in Translation by chefjohntesar

chefjohntesar — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:08:32 +0000

I admit – the vegetable risotto sounds impossible but it’s doable. The vegetables are cooked in their own juice – first you juice the vegetable and use it like stock the same way you would cook a traditional risotto. The vegetables are cut into small pieces – like rice — that’s the hard part. Quite simple but clever and oh so tasty!