Jim & Jamie’s Adventures In Napa

Jamie and I had eaten at Brix when we first arrived in the Valley last year and enjoyed our dining experience, although I wouldn’t call it a “stand out” meal.  Recently, a local Napa city restaurant, NV, closed its doors and the chef took his staff to Brix and redesigned the menu.  As my brother was in town with his wife, we decided to return to Brix to see what changes had occurred.  We both were “wowed!” by what we ate, as was my brother, Don, and his wife, Sherry.  Don started with a butternut squash soup that was light and creamy, Jamie and Sherry both had green salads (the usual standard today with candied nuts, blue cheese, and vinaigrette), and I had the beet napoleon.  I asked everyone to taste the napoleon that was layered with roasted beets and a creamy goat cheese and they all agreed that it was superb!  I didn’t like beets as a child, but that was because all I ate were canned vegetables.  Once I enjoyed a fresh beet, roasted in the oven, I was a convert; and now this dish was taking it to a new level of appreciation.  Definitely a winner in my book.    The main course….oh my gosh!…was a lobster risoto for Don and me, and they were very, very generous with the lobster!  It was creamy, wonderful, luscious and was paired well with the Sauvignon Blanc that was suggested by the wait staff and sommelier.  (Side note: Their wine list is great!  Very extensive and well thought out).  Sherry had the margherita pizza which she thoroughly enjoyed, and Jamie loved his seared scallops on top of…(oh boy, he can’t remember!).  All four of us enjoyed the final course with beignets (the best I’ve had in the Valley) with a light cream sauce on one side, and a small boat of chocolate sauce on the other.  We all remarked how much we enjoyed our meal there.  I would recommend it highly to anyone.  (www.brix.com)