We oftentimes ignore hotel restaurants. In fact, I didn't even know the Sunset Marquis hotel had a restaurant - and it's gorgeous. The newly revamped and renamed restaurant, Cavatina, is tucked in the heart of the hotel. The outdoor area is naturally popular during the day, with lush greenery and a faux waterfall nearby.
Executive Chef Roger Eggleston (formerly of
Ten Pound Bar) has teamed up with Boston's James Beard winner Michael Schlow for the revamped restaurant's menu. I recently came in for lunch to check it out.
To start: Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho over olive oil crouton, sweet pepper, basil blossoms
Then we had a variety of addictive snacks: Marcona Almonds with Citrus and Curry, Homemade Potato Chips with “sunset secret spice mix” and green-chile onion dip, Bacon and Bourbon Salted Caramel Popcorn
Could not stop munching on all of them - the popcorn in particular!
We had a beautifully plated Maine Lobster with Stone Fruit and Caviar with cherry tomato, chardonnay vinegar, sea salt
The fresh, chilled lobster was beautifully complemented by the sweet, juicy fruits. It's a suprising combination that also works perfectly for the summer weather.
Vodka-marinated Pacific Northwest Salmon, apricot, beet jus, sea beans
Another great seafood dish, the salmon's texture was silky.