Polytechnic ON20
Back in November, my power foodie team and I paid a much-anticipated visit to Polytechnic ON20 in Hartford. This sophisticated restaurant is located on the 20th floor of the Hartford Steam Boiler Building, which provides diners with sweeping panoramic views to complement their superb dining experience. We opted for the a la carte dinner, which is only offered on Wednesday and Friday evenings. This was truly one of the most extraordinary meals I’ve enjoyed this year- if ever. Not to mention my delightful company: Amy (CT Bites), Leeanne (Fun With Carbs), Cindy (Fix Me A Snack), and Nick (Nick Caito Photo).
Instead of providing a full recap, I’m going to direct you one of my fellow diner’s post from a few weeks ago. Leeanne certainly captured the full effect of this impeccable culinary experience: On20- On The Level.
Otherwise, I’ll let the exquisite photos do most of the talking:
Photo credit: Nick Caito
“A shot of luxury”, as Leeanne describes. Even though this was the amuse-bouche, it was truly a highlight of the meal. Okinawa sweet potato soup with chili-infused foam and a foie gras bon bon. Luscious, velvety heaven.
- Photo credit: Nick Caito
Quail egg raviolo with spinach, pancetta and burgundy black truffle.
- Photo credit: Nick Caito
Maine day boat scallops with cauliflower gratin, currants and toasted pine nuts and orange glace de veau.
- Photo credit: Nick Caito
My decadent grand finale. A trio of chocolate, including Flourless Chocolate Torte, Valrhona Bittersweet Chocolate Ice Cream and Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Tart.
ON20 is undoubtedly one of the most unique restaurants I’ve ever visited. The menus are inspired weekly to offer seasonal, farm-fresh ingredients at their peak of freshness and flavor. An a la carte lunch is offered on weekdays, as well as a grand tasting menu available by appointment only. Each innovative tasting menu is customized to provide a memorable experience– take a look at some past dishes, showcased in Nick Caito’s CTNow photo gallery.
One State Street, 20th floor . Hartford, Connecticut . 860.722.5161
oh purple soup, how I love you…and your boy can take a mean picture, huh?
i know….that soup was beyond dreamy. and yea, nick’s a total rockstar
Quail egg raviolo??! I don’t remember that and really wish I had eaten one. I’m thinking the Chef must spend some time hanging out at A Dong on Saturday mornings. I’ve picked up purple sweet potato and quail eggs there. One day soon I will build up the nerve to pluck something out of the live fish tank. Yum!
Anyway, great meal. Seems like a much too distant memory already.
Gnarly photos! Enjoyed the meal *almost* as much as the company, and the food was DARN good. Cheers to more adventures in 2011.