Mabry House

When we were kids, Mom and Dad had it tough.  Two daughters born in May meant two birthday parties, two rounds of presents, two excited girls...and that doesn't include Mom on Mother's Day.  Ok, POOR DAD :).  As we've gotten older, they wised up and started combining our birthdays.  So, Dad manages to knock out our birthdays in one fail swoop.  I kid, I kid...we remain spoiled, rotten, and completely in love with our Birthday Month of May.  This year was no exception.  Dad and Suzanne hosted us in Shreveport and took us to dinner at the Mabry House.  We sat at the special Chef's Table and enjoyed an eight course meal!  Simply divine.  We arrived at 7:00 PM and left at 10:30 PM.  We ate and drank the ENTIRE time.   The Chef matched each course with a suitable wine/cocktail pairing.  Every dish was exceptional.  If you are ever in Shreveport, I highly recommend this restaurant.  It is more than a good meal, it is an experience. Call ahead though as they are booked months in advance (318) 227-1121. Below are some of the highlights.  Sadly, the appetizer was not captured.  I blame excitement and the fact that it was off the hook amazing.  It was lobster on top of a puff pastry with a cream sauce.  Sorry.  Similar situation with the smoked Gouda and roasted tomato soup.  I have a picture of it, but it is after I pretty much scarfed it down.  Coincidentally, these were two of my favorite dishes. 

Tomato wrapped in mozzarella cheese with marinated yellow cherry tomatoes.

Smoked Gouda and roasted tomato soup--could have had seconds on this one!!

Rabbit with a cucumber salad

Bananas Foster served over a beneiget and with a side of homemade vanilla bean ice cream.

Saki

This was my favorite wine-sweet and wonderful.

Another wine--again, there were numerous bottles of all varieties.  All good and all empty by the end of the night.