We are still talking about it.
Dessert was decadent and
so delicious as pastry chef
Yasmine presented a duo of
crème brûlée and chocolate
lava cake – amazing! And to
top this off, The Del surprised
all of us with the most
incredible chocolate mousse
cake with a soft mango center
and crispy almond topping
with a Happy Anniversary
The staff made the planning so fun and
easy, leaving no detail to chance. Chef
Stefan sent us some themed menus to
tempt our taste buds. During our call to
finalize the courses, Chef shared great
ideas about incorporating seasonal
vegetables while still taking into
consideration our dietary preferences.
F
We came up with a delicious menu that
included everyone’s favorites.
That afternoon the staff arrived and
or my parent’s 50th wedding
anniversary we wanted to
surprise them with something
unique and intimate. With so
many beautiful choices i n
San Diego, we decided that a
staycation with a small dinner
set up our table for 10 on the patio,
overlooking the sand and sea. At sunset,
we toasted with a special signature
cocktail – a gorgeous “Tonic + Gin” with
housemade tonic, mint, wheels of lime,
ribbons of cucumber and dropper of
cucumber elderflower bitters. Delicious.
party could be fun and relaxing… and it Then Chef prepared a butter lettuce
was! The iconic Hotel del Coronado was salad with hearts of palm, pear and
the perfect choice – it was close to home, bacon nuggets, perfectly paired with a
yet it felt like we were a million miles away in 2014 Cakebread Reserve Chardonnay.
that idyllic beachfront villa. As a family, we The bacon vinaigrette dressing was a
have shared so many great memories at The big hit. For the main course, it was surf
Del, so what better place for such a special and turf with seared scallops and tender
occasion? What made it extraordinary was braised short ribs. Lucky for us, Chef
staying at Beach Village for the first time and sourced some beautiful, early season
having our own private chef come to the villa truffles that he served with creamy potato
and cook for us. risotto and divine trumpet mushrooms.
message in chocolate. It was almost too
pretty to eat. Wow, what a special treat!
From planning to execution, the food
and service far exceeded expectations.
Our children were even invited to join
in the prep with Chef sharing some
knife skills and cooking tips. The staff
were all lovely and so accommodating
to every little request. We also enjoyed
fabulous wine pairings—arranged by
The Del’s sommelier- and an incredible
Croft tawny port to complement the dark
chocolate of the anniversary cake.
This intimate private patio dinner
overlooking the ocean and magnificent
Coronado sunset was a magical
experience that honored my parents 50
years of marriage in a special way. The
beautiful oceanfront setting on the villa
patio with candlelight, a glowing fire pit
and seashells adorning the table was
exactly what we had hoped for. We loved
every minute of it. My family will always
treasure this memory.
Sincerely,
Pia Lucey and family
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