Last Friday I had the privelege to attend a meeting followed by a dinner in Michelin star restaurant de Treeswijkhoeve.
The meeting started at 3.30 pm and everyone (mainly men 45 to 70 years barring a few exclusions) had to come straight out of other meetings so unfortunately we didn't have the time to enjoy the spring sun on the terrace beforehand.
During the meeting we received water, coffee and tea accompanied by some caramel/nut biscuits. Without a doubt home made and delicious. When the meeting ended somewhat before 6 pm we took a sprint outside to the terrace to enjoy the last rays of sunlight. During the aperitif we were already surprised with some little bites. These consisted of special combinations with for example a crème of avocado with soy and citrus. Sardines, artichoke, tuna and a lemoncake and also a crème of Jeruzalem artichokes, hazel, ryebread with smoked beef of the MRIJ-ox. (fire red Dutch cows)
If these weren't enough surprises, at the table we also received several dishes and each dish was a surprise. Also each dish was accompanied by perfect glasses of wine. The wine-food combinations were perfectly chosen.
Unlike other times I've visited de Treeswijkhoeve the serving by one lady was poor.
I'm not sure if the lady enjoyed serving us as a group the entire time. The smile was sometimes hard to find and at some points she forgot to explain what was on our plate and which wine was served. Also some questions about beverages that were not agreed beforehand were 'something she'd had to look into', whereas I always enjoy a more enthusiastic response.
However.... I've worked in hotels and restaurants for many years and I understand the feeling of serving a group of guests who are there for a meeting in comparison to a table for two who are there for the food and the experience.... Still, not the way to work it but after one sip of wine or one small bite of our dishes it was all forgotten!
We received scallops, lobster, cod and lamb and all executed in such a way your sight finds it a delight, your mouth finds it comforting and you mind keeps exploring and tries to recognize all the tastes. I love this combination!
Everytime we thought, this probably is our main course another dish came out of the splendid kitchen of Dick Middelweerd. Even dessert was served in two courses. After that, our coffee was also accompanied by very special sweets such as a home made 'caramel bar' with sea salt on the side.
This is what I call ultimate pampering! Dish after dish and one even more surprising and tastefull than the other.
I've been here before and I surely will be back. Each time this kitchen surprises me!
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