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walla walla chef’s table
A WINE COUNTRY FEAST IN THE KITCHEN OF THE MARCUS WHITMAN HOTEL
ur dining experiences in Four of us were ensconced in a small The wine and food was impressive – cre-
Walla Walla, although few in dining room located in the kitchen that ative and expertly prepared using lo-
number, certainly met the serves a maximum of 12. We munched cally sourced produce and meats. The
Ohigh standards of our previ- and quaffed as we watched the team of pastry chef offered us a number of
ous best wine country dining experi- young chefs prepare culinary treasures beautiful desserts and the ice cream
ences. The Chef’s Table experience at not only for us but, for diners in the made tableside using liquid nitrogen
the venerable Marcus Whitman hotel Marcus dining room. The room at times by restaurant manager and sommelier.
kitchen in downtown Walla Walla defi- got a bit hot as servers scurried around Dan McCaffrey If you’re in Walla Walla
nitely was an event that will not be for- placing orders and grabbing steaming make reservations for this dinner show
gotten. plates from the stainless steel counter. – fun, delicious and unforgettable.
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