(Community Matters) Dinner last night at Tom Rapp’s & Toshi Sakihar’s Cochineal, next door to the Brown Recluse in Marfa. Tom & Toshi also own an interest in etats-Unis, the Upper East Side’s eclectic bistro rated very good by the New York Times. For those familiar, they’ll be happy to know that Toshi has brought over his signature date pudding.
Not only pleasantly surprised to run into Tom & Toshi there last night but also our waiter was a favorite Marfa youngster, Chase Lindley. Also happy to know Chase’s wife, Rachel remains on staff at Marfa Public Radio.
Oh yeah, food . . . . perhaps the most perfect steak I’ve ever had. Pepper-rubbed, butter introduced sometime during the grilling process, delivered perfectly cooked per my request for just north of medium. Topped with crispy, not greasy, thin onion rings. Delish. Steven’s roasted chicken as well. Nice selections of wine. The featured Italian red was superb, though for the life of me I can’t remember the name.
Super duper setting and ambiance. A bit pricey for Marfa, though we didn’t mind if it’ll ensure success for the restaurant – though I wonder how many locals can enjoy their dinners. Bet lunch is more affordable.
We have 22 booked for dinner on 30th. Loved hearing that Suzann and Terry Tick’s brood from New York will be taking the rest of the restaurant. We’ve been looking forward to their arrival.
Steven and I are planning dinner with Tom & Toshi in Marathon. There’s a new restaurant they suggest we try.
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