Hillbrook Club

Went here yesterday evening with my boss and a couple colleagues.  Built by the founder of Bethlehem Steel, and former Federal Reserve Bank Chair Ed Burke, the location now serves as a bed and breakfast, clubhouse, and pub.  

The decor is that peculiar meld between American and turn of the century continental tastes.  The furnishings recall french-styled British furnishings.  We sat in a comfortable lounge sipping wine until dinner was served.  

Appetizers included polenta, calamari, biscuits, marmalade, shrimp and cheese.  I had a rib eye rubbed with an espresso based sauce, medium rare with a house Cabernet Sauvignon.

The chef is evidently self-trained, and reasonably creative judging by the osso bucco that some of my neighbours were having.

(I totally embarassed myself when I tried to explain what osso bucco was.  Fail!)

Great venue.