Visited the Mansion Restaurant at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek sometime around 1997 for a pleasant lunch. At its conclusion, a thoughtful waitress took me on a mini tour of the ground floor. This time around I was shown an ornate ceiling next to the grand dining room by possibly the same person which speaks to the loyalty of the Mansion employees.
Driving up to the Mansion, it is a class act as an aesthetic site having a pleasant mélange of mostly Italianate architecture as well as interior touches of pan European elements. Built in the Roaring Twenties by a cotton king who in his own way mirrored Wm. Randolph Hearst in his acquisition of European objets d'Art.
Using the spectacular total solar eclipse in Dallas, I wanted to return to the Mansion for a more involved 7 course wine pairing dining experience. My waitress in my enclosed photo was a truly HOSPITABLE waitress par excellence.
You must witness her knowledgeable, warm service as well as being escorted toward the restroom by a personable house receptionist. Fine service here seems to be the Mansion's strong point.
0) Parker House Roll: Yeasty, bit sticky, sour, browned in egg wash. Honey butter.
00) Amuse Bouche: Gazpacho creamy, acidic tomato, tarragon, garlic, cilantro greens.
1) Big Eye Tuna Crudo: Sashimi shaped like a rose, apple, Yuzu/Japanse citrus Ponzu/Japanese soy sauce, rice vinegar
1a) Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut Rosé Vin Pétillant, CA NV Scents of waxy rose, strawberry, raspberry, refreshing acidic, bitter
2) Foie Gras Torchon: Disappointing. Very pasty, bland, infused with duck fat so it lost its signature liver gaminess. Dots of puréed strawberry confiture, feathery frisée.
2a) Marchesi Antinori, Muffato de la Sala, Umbria, Italia 2009: Like Haute Sauterne undergoing pourriture noble, but not as sweet. Strawberry, plummy, acidic, smooth, cleansing bitterness.
3) Carrot Coconut Velouté w/ Lemon grass infusion blanketing shallot crisps, fresno chile.
3a) Leitz, Dragonston Riesling, Rheingau, Deutschland 2021: Pineapple, citrus, chalky, acidic
4) Halibut: Perfectly grilled, not overcooked yet outer crispiness. Sunchoke root, cucumber, celery. Subtle Leek Vinaigrette made smoky by Japanese Katsuo Bushi Umami broth.
4a) Darioush, Viognier, Napa CA 2021: Lemon, white peach, melon, juicy, dry, buttery
5) Chevre Agnolotti: Pillows of pasta in a cheesy meyer lemon sauce, green pea shoots.
5a) San Giovanni, Grechetto & Procanico, Orvieto Classico, Italia 2021: Grapefruit, tangerine, lemon zest, white pepper, acidic.
6) Smoked Rohan Duck Breast: Thick tranche of plush duck w/ a chaw. Agrodolce orange Grand Marnier based Sauce Bordelaise. Braised Belgian Endive in light broth, vegetal garnish.
6a) Dom Baronarques, Baron Philippe Rothschild, Limoux Langue d'Oc 2010: Dark fruits, grainy tannins, sweet yet astringent.
6b) Calamansi/Phillipino lime Sorbet to clear the palate.
7) Cheese Cake: Yuzu infused curd, sugar braised Orange Confit slice, Cardamom Crème Chantilly, buttery graham cracker crust. Nasturtium flower
7a) Vietti la Cascinetta, Moscato d'Asti, Piedmonte, Italia 2022: Sparkling, smooth sweet, waxy lemon, apricot, loquat, laichi.
Executive Chef Charles Olalia was Chef de Cuisine at noted Los Angeles Michelin starred Patina where I had the pleasure to experience his cuisine, & Phillipino restaurant Ma'am, Sir, also at Guy Savoy & French Laundry. Mansion is blessed under his direction.
PS Don't forget to pet the Mansion kitty who has her own brass day bed near the hotel entrance. 5 stars read more