Stage restaurant

As much as I love dense, rich content full of food politics and stories, I do whittle away a fair amount of time in shallow depth of field, soft focus food porn on the internet. So I admire those who can take beautiful pictures of their meals in restaurants. For me, unless I'm doing a Metromix gallery, I'm happy to just sit back and eat without fussing around with the camera. But when the above plate arrived in front of us at Stage Restaurant, I couldn't resist.

Above, Stage "Sashimi": Japanese Hamachi Sashimi, Kabayaki Sauce, Wasabi Paint, "Shoyu Gelee", Wasabi & Orange Tobiko, Crispy Radish Salad with Shiso


Seared Japanese Hamachi: Radish Salad, Cucumber, Togarashi, Caramelized Onion Vinaigrette

Ahi Carpaccio: Soy Wasabi and Chili Pepper Pearls, Concasse Tomatoes, Avocado Puree, Bubu Arare



Braised Short Rib
Mountain Meadows Grilled Lamb Chops: Marcona Almond Herb Crusted, Parsnip, Baby Zucchini, Baby Carrots, Yellow Squash, Lamb Jus


"Deconstructed S'mores": Cinnamon Toast Powder, Liquid "Teddy Grahams", Burnt Marshmallow Ice Cream, Swiss Dark Chocolate

There was also Crispy Fried Calamari, Grilled Kurobuta Pork Chop, Grilled Seafood Risotto, and four other desserts that didn't get their beauty shot because we just couldn't wait. Actually, I didn't even have the patience after the appetizers and had to hand off the camera to Ben. Yes, we may have been a little overindulgent in ordering, but this week is their 50% off special to celebrate their third year anniversary...and all five of us are greedy little pigs who know not to wear tight jeans when eating together.