Birthday Dinner at The Plumed Horse

I share my birthday, December 3, with colleague and fellow foodie Anthony Licciardi. We celebrated in grand fashion this past Saturday with a splendid dinner at the Plumed Horse in Saratoga.

The restaurant has a Chef's Table in a private space separated from the kitchen by a glass wall. It is fascinating to enjoy Executive Chef Peter Armellino's food and General Manager Josh Weeks's phenomenal wine pairings while watching the team of chefs, cooks and servers orchestrate the evening's service. Our meal unfolded flawlessly, each course hitting a new and splendid high note.

For our table of 12 enthusiastic foodies it was heaven. We hired a van and driver so everyone could imbibe. The Plumed Horse is located at 14555 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. The telephone number is (408)867-4711. The Web address is PlumedHorse.com.

If you have a special occasion coming up, the Chef's Table is a great idea, particularly if you let the Chef craft your menu and Josh choose the wines for each course. On this page you will find a copy of our menu, with wines autographed by Chef Peter.