6/27/13 LUXURIOUS LUNCH DESTINATION As our large charter bus pulled up the drive toward Meadowood, we looked out the window at a roadside covered with shady trees and lush greenery. The landscape had drastically changed since the winery we'd stopped at earlier. This felt like a mountainy-forest retreat - it very much reminded me of driving to summer camp many years ago. Pools came in and out of view with beautiful green lawns between them. The bus parked and our special event was a short walk away to an area set up next to the croquet lawn and above the golf course. The view surrounding us was magnificent and the large Meadowood building stood grandly in the background. Tables were beautifully set, each seating eight (or nine?) with silverware ready for several courses. We probably had a hundred people in our group. The temperature reached 92 degrees on this particular afternoon, so there was a scramble for seating under umbrellas, which were at most of the tables, covering only a couple seats at each. Uh oh. I pulled out my spf 110 and protected my face, and then put some spf 4 on my arms. I love the sun. However, several others in our group looked ready to wither within moments. Not to worry: the staff carried huge, heavy umbrellas from a great distance away, and set them up slowly all around us, creating a great, umbrella covering above almost everyone. Honestly, the silverware was initially too hot to even touch. They worked hard and fast; this probably should have been thought of before our arrival, but they definitely corrected the error and it didn't take very long. We were even provided individual sun parasols to hold during the time it took them to bring the bigger umbrellas. We started with warm bread and olive oil. Our wine glasses were filled and water glasses were never below half full. The first dish brought out was a beet and green salad. Candied pistachios in place of croutons for some crunchy bites. Very good. Would have liked to see more beets. Baby beets were used, the size of large cherry tomatoes. I don't think people realized those were the beets until they took a bite. Next came lobster bites with caviar on top and potato chips (sounds odd, right?) Dots of creme fraiche were on the plate for dipping. Unbelievably good. I again wished there were more than four bites! Hard to believe this was my second favorite, but nothing beat the lamb we received next. Cooked perfectly. Seasoned perfectly. Pretty sure it was American lamb; and it was outstanding. A german chocolate crusted dessert finished our meal in the sweetest way. I casually ran my fingers across the plate to get every last bite. Yeah, I'm that girl. So aside from the food, what really stood out was the service. Bread was replenished on bread plates without having to ask for more. Wine flowed through the entire meal. And I never once was without water. I usually am that thirsty person at the table that feels bad for pestering servers for more water throughout my meals, but the staff here was totally on top of it. Also, everyone at the table was served at once. Very classy. The entire afternoon oozed a glorious feeling of luxury. Professional staff-persons. Beautiful setting. Incredible meal.

You shall witness Perfection.... from A-Z....AJOCONNELL

An absolute oasic from the hectic bustle of metropolitan life.

Lovely n rich

Why bother reading reviews from Google by squirts who have not a clue about food.