It’s finally cold in Austin (for now anyway) and it couldn’t be a more perfect time to warm up with TRIO’s 3 for $39 December Dinner. They’ve been offering these amazing prix fixe meals for a long time now, and I’ve been talking about how amazing they are for some time now. But trust me, everyone who goes agrees and asks why I didn’t tell them about TRIO’s prix fixe deals sooner. Um, hello? And here too? And don’t get me started on happy hour.
TRIO's Pheasant with mushroom au jus
Anyway, the holiday meal outdoes itself with great apps, gigantic portions of entrees, delicious delicious delicious brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes on the side, and desserts … sigh, desserts.
MENU:
Choice of Appetizer
Winter Squash Salad – Pine Nut, Raisin, Farm Cheese
Seafood Soufflé – Tarragon, Saffron
Pork Belly – Cranberry, Napa Cabbage, Mustard
Choice of Entrée
(Served with Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts)
Pheasant – Mushroom Jus
Wild Salmon – Crimini Mushrooms, Lingonberry
Prime Ribeye – Horseradish, Red Wine Sauce
Gingerbread Cake
Choice of Dessert
Gingerbread Cake – Marzipan, Tangerine Gel, Dried Fruit Purée, Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream
Peppermint-Chocolate Baked Alaska
Trio of Sorbet – Mango, Lemon, Raspberry
Available December 1-30, 2009 (excluding December 24, 2009). For more information or reservations, please call TRIO at 1 (512) 685-8300 or reserve your table online.
Be sure to ask for a glass of Texas’ Best Sommelier Mark Sayre’s personal blend of Va Piano wine. It’s smooth, rich, and delicious.
Tips: My picks (what I’d order if I went back again)?
App: Winter squash salad
Entree: Pheasant
Dessert: Baked Alaska
(and naturally, I’d eat about 5 popovers)