Epiphany

A Lesson in Delayed Gratification

Taking the time to slow down and really enjoy things sometimes
eludes us in this fast-paced culture of ours, so for those looking
for a lesson in delayed gratification, a trip to Epiphany
may be just the thing. Low-lit and cozy, the restaurant has
mastered the elegant ambiance so many other local eateries lack,
with velvet maroon drapes framing each entryway, windowed booths
decked with fresh flowers, and a host of pillows to rest on while
you enjoy a casually paced meal.

We arrived on a sleepy Sunday night with
a 2002 PlumpJack Cabernet in tow. While waiting
for the wine to open up, we sipped on champagne and tasted a
delightful spoonful of the duck pate, compliments of the chef. The
crab cake appetizer came next, a piping hot tower of flakey crab
meat perfectly matched with crisp slices of cucumber. And just as
our bottle of wine was ready to pour, a plate of fresh from the
oven bread arrived which we munched on while waiting for the main
course.

Nearly an hour after arriving, our
entrees were served. My lamb shank was plated atop a hill of mashed
potatoes soaked in lamb ju with fresh fall veggies. The meat was so
tender it fell right off the bone, though slightly fatty, and was a
perfect alternative to all the turkey I’ve recently consumed. But
it was my boyfriend’s filet that was the standout of the night,
served atop a cabernet reduction sauce, with asparagus, and a baked
potato. The reduction was by far the tastiest sauce I’ve had, and
the filet was perfectly seasoned. Aside from the rather bland
potato, the dish was perfection.