DINING REVIEW with VIDEO: The Taste Buds travel back in time at Cosmopolitan ...
SAN DIEGO – The Cosmopolitan Hotel has been a fixture in San Diego since 1827, and thanks to a recent $2 million renovation, the historic site has been restored to its former glory.
Whether you are staying for the night in one of the hotel’s antiquely furnished rooms, or stopping by for seafood and/or Mexican and American inspired meals, stepping into the Cosmopolitan is like stepping back into the days of the Old West.
From the original hardwood floors, to the saloon bar once owned by Wyatt Earp, this nineteenth century hotel and restaurant is oozing with history. The staff all wear garments from the 1800s, and it seems as though modern flare is reserved exclusively for the dining experience.
Two of SDGLN's Taste Buds -- Salty and Savory -- recently visited the Cosmopolitan to dine on Chef (and General Manager) Joseph Melluso’s culinary creations, and discovered the many ways in which both the modern and the old worlds come together here.
While there is plenty of seating indoors, the restaurant has a surprisingly large courtyard, beautifully lined with burgeoning vegetable planters from which many of the kitchen’s ingredients are harvested. Given the beautiful weather, it was the perfect spot for us to sit.
From unique cocktails to sinfully delicious churros and everything in between
Melluso’s culinary career stems back to when he was 11-years-old and worked in the fish market industry in Long Island, NY. Since opening his first upscale fresh fish market and restaurant in 1979, he has successfully opened more than 35 other restaurants nationwide, including the local Tin Fish restaurant chain.
Given the Cosmopolitan’s extensive menu options, we decided to give Melluso complete freedom to surprise us with his personal choices; and although Savory stated she was not a fan of calamari, Melluso insisted we begin with his east-coast imported squid.
As Melluso excused himself to begin our dinner preparations, we met Ryan Roots, one of the Cosmopolitan’s bartenders. Not only does he add his own antique accessories to his uniform, Roots also proudly sports a long, thin, curled up mustache, reminiscent of old western movies -- and yes, it is real -- it takes him ten minutes to wax and style it each day.
"I was born for this job," he told us.
Knowledgeable about his drinks, we took him up on his recommendations.
The Classic Sour (whipped egg whites, sugar, pressed lemon and whiskey) with house bourbon was topped with an egg white meringue. Salty thought this creamy layer was a perfect match to the drink's tartness and was a great start to the evening.
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Without a doubt, the Apple Cider Glazed Pork Cheeks (19.95) were Savory's favorite dish. To drain the pork fat, Melluso simmers the meat in a mixture of oranges, jalapeños, garlic, onions, and salt and pepper. Then they're roasted with spices, honey,
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crab cakes with peach topping to the Lions Club's burgers, hot dogs and fries. Rob Fox of BBQ Grills will be serving up tasty pork and chicken, and guests can get their hands on peach smoothies, apple cider donuts, peach pies, kettle corn and more.
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A fantastic warm beverage to serve your friends in a cool evening is an amazing thing!So let me show you how to make hot and tangy apple cider for a samll party(the recipe is for 20)!
Ingredients 5-3/4 whole cloves, or to taste 11-1/2 cups apple cider 5-3/4 cups orange juice 2-3/4 cups and 2 tablespoons grapefruit juice 4-1/4 cinnamon sticksTips
Place the cloves into a tea ball, and place into a slow cooker. Pour the apple cider, orange juice, and grapefruit juice into the slow cooker, and drop in the cinnamon sticks. Stir once or twice. Set the cooker to High, cover, and cook until the mixture is hot; then keep warm on Low setting. Serve in mugs.
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