Pillowy eggplant stuffed pasta, Halibut and white balsamic caviar, Yes, please! Those were just a couple of the great dishes we enjoyed at Barolo Grill this past weekend. The staff at Barolo never size to impress me, great people to talk to, simply well balanced service and deliciously interesting food.
The cuisine is Piemontese Northern Italian with a modern twist. The ingredients always fresh and delicate, like the spring peas in the Crudo salad and the Ricotta gnocchi, very different flavors both outstanding dishes.
The highlight of the night was having the pleasure to chat with Ryan Fletter, General manager and Wine director, about his upcoming test for The Court of Masters Sommeliers in Aspen, Colorado. The grueling test is the highest certification a sommelier can get and without a doubt one of the most difficult exams in any profession period. Every year many, tireless, study day and night for the gratification of the tittle, Master Sommelier, and an average of only 10% pass.
There are currently 180 MS (master sommelier) in the world, only 180, a very exclusive title indeed. We are very lucky here in Colorado to have 12 of these amazingly knowledgeable wine professionals and to see their influence on the restaurant scene and the professionals working to make it better everyday. To Mr. Fletter good luck, we are "willing" for you!
To the restaurant keep up the good work! Yum
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