Archive for October, 2009

Dinner at the Forest Grill, Birmingham, MI

Crab and Avocado - almond infused crab salad

Crab and Avocado - almond infused crab salad

Charcuterie Assortment

Charcuterie Assortment

Oxtail and Bone Marrow Ravioli, Parmesan Reggiano, Black Truffle Jus Lie

Oxtail and Bone Marrow Ravioli, Parmesan Reggiano, Black Truffle Jus Lie


Last evening, we joined our dear friend Anne Keller for dinner at Brian Polcyn’s Forest Grill, in Birmingham, Michigan. The setting is American -bistro and the menu “showcases house made charcuterie, a raw bar, clay oven baked pizzas, and traditional bistro dishes…inspired by French, Italian, and contemporary American cuisine with an emphasis on simplicity and flavor.  Chef Polcyn’s vision for the Forest Grill is simple, an American bistro that uses quality local ingredients and is rooted in traditional cooking techniques.” The wine list offers a wide variety of selections from around the world, and we had no trouble finding a few bottles to compliment our appetizers and entrees. Read the rest of this entry »