The Fireplace Room, located in Bolton, is tucked away at the upscale golf club known as The International. With the fireplace aglow and the tables perfectly set with white linen tablecloths and napkins, I knew I would be in for a relaxing dining experience.
There were so many creative dishes listed on “Tonight’s Features” and the dinner menu, but the Cauliflower Steak caught my eye and ignited my curiosity.
The generous slice of pan-seared Cauliflower Steak was topped with San Marzano tomatoes and crushed toasted pistachio nuts, which came together to form an absolutely addictive crust. The cauliflower florets were cooked to perfection while the stems were slightly under-cooked. It’s challenging to cook this vegetable given that florets and stems are two different textures. Either pan-searing or oven roasting may have helped to cook it more evenly. Other than that, the steak was presented beautifully on top of roasted fingerling potatoes and fresh spinach. The spinach was not in the dish description, but it complemented the potatoes. The gorgeous vegetables were bathing in a very flavorful layer of San Marzano tomato broth that seeped down through the Cauliflower Steak.
Our server was very attentive. What I found to be exceptional was that the server gave individual checks to everyone in our large group.
Overall, I enjoyed my very first Worcester Foodies dining experience. All of the dishes looked like works of art. I’ll definitely come back and not just for the fine dining. The very informative hostess told us that during the daylight hours you can see for miles. I’ll be back to check out the lunch menu and the spectacular views.