Tripology Travel Experts Blog: Ithaca

La Tourelle Resort & August Moon Spa (Part 3)

by cnyspagirl, 09/02/2009 21:09
Destination: Ithaca
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Oatmeal crusted French Toast at Simply Red Bistro La Tourelle
Oatmeal crusted French Toast at Simply Red Bistro La Tourelle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In my two most recent posts, I've been raving about my visit to La Tourelle Resort & August Moon Spa in Ithaca, NY.  Ithaca is in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York State.  The Finger Lakes are home to many wineries, 11 finger-shaped lakes and astounding beauty.  

Read about my dining experience at La Tourelle:

Resort Dining:

La Tourelle has two onsite restaurants:  John Thomas Steakhouse and Simply Red Bistro.

The John Thomas Steakhouse is known for prime dry aged beef cooked to perfection.  The specialty of the house is a 40-ounce Porterhouse steak for two.

Simply Red Bistro is the creation of owner and chef Samantha Izzo.  Originally located in Trumansburg, NY, there are two Simply Red Bistros: one at Sheldrake Point Winery (serving lunch and dinner) and the other at La Tourelle (serving breakfast and lunch daily and Sunday Brunch).

Simply Red Bistro at La Tourelle is classy, yet cozy.  The color scheme of mustard and burgundy feels rich and inviting, with complementary colors in the stained glass ceiling.  Diners can enjoy their meals on the small outdoor patio.

Executive Chef Mark Fitzgerald sat down to chat with us while we raved about some of the unique Sunday Brunch dishes we enjoyed.  We couldn’t stop talking about the Oatmeal Crusted French Toast, made with toasted old-fashioned oats, raw cane sugar, cinnamon and country white loaf bread from nearby Ithaca Bakery.  “The best French Toast I’ve ever had in my life.  It’s fantastic!”, exclaimed one of my foodie friends. Then again, we couldn’t stop talking about the Crab and Shrimp Eggs Benedict either.  Or the Chorizo and Creamy Herb Polenta.  Or the House potatoes, made with red skin potatoes, sweet potatoes, large chunks of roasted garlic, shallots and a secret seasoning.  You get the idea – we really enjoyed brunch!

Breakfast the following morning didn’t disappoint either.  Warm baskets of pastry accompany breakfast and brunch. The scones and muffins are made at the restaurant.  The flaky pastries and cinnamon rolls are from Germany.  You can forget about dry and tasteless pastries of many breakfasts past here – these are worth the calories.

The restaurant makes a point of using local ingredients wherever possible.  Farm fresh produce, eggs, meats and cheeses are used in just about every creative recipe.  The farm-to-table high quality is evident in every dish that emerges from the kitchen.

Filed under:  finger lakes, Ithaca, Spa vacations, La Tourelle, august moon spa, simply red bistro
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