In anticipation of experiencing the latest cuisine being served by Chef Greg Howe and other french-educated chefs at the Ritz-Carlton (in honor of the late Julia Child), I had to make it a point of seeing the movie that inspired the 3-course menu being offered now, through September 7th at the Vernona.
Julie & Julia is a rich tale inspired by two true stories, one of teacher, TV host, author and le Cordon Bleu trained Chef Julia Child, and her unanticipated protege', Julie Powell, government employee vowing to blog about her experiences cooking all 536 recipes outlined in Child's book, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, in 365 days.
Meryl Streep remains as one of my favorite actresses of all time, impressed by her uncanny ability to not just act, but become any role, and Amy Adams is being added to my list of "movies I would see, just cuz she's in it", along with my favorite "chic flick gals" that include Sandra Bullock, Meg Ryan, Julia Roberts, and Drew Barrymore.
My memories of Julia Child involved sitting in the "recreation room" (that's what my old-fashioned parents called it) of our Pennsylvania home as a kid, watching on TV, along with my admiring mother, the sometimes seemingly intoxicated Julia, as she accidentally dropped a bit of food on the kitchen counter, only to quickly dust it off and tell the audience that it was "alright for that to happen", and the guests "really didn't need to know".
For the entire month of August, the Vernona at the Ritz-Carlton is offering a 3-course French dinner that includes Truffle Quiche Lorraine, Baby Arugula and Frisee, Bavette Steak Frite, Shallot Bordelaise, and a selection of pot de crème, and after visiting the Vernona in the past, I can assure you that they're kitchen care is a bit more pristine than Julia's.
Phone (941) 309-2008 to make your reservations.
Oh, and for the curious? Julie Powell's blog is still "out there", and can be viewed online at: Julie/Julia Project.
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