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Pyramid Grill
By Jim White
I have been a fan of
the "Pyramid Room" for decades. It’s always been
synonymous with elegance. A crown jewel of sophistication and fine
dining in the beautiful Fairmont Hotel.
Several months ago,
the concept was re-focused, and renamed, The Pyramid Grill. The idea
was to appeal to broader tastes by offering a more casual setting
and a menu to match. I must admit, I shuddered and thought, well,
that’s the end of an era and a big loss.
After a wonderful
visit recently, I’m pleased to report I was wrong. It’s still
one of the most beautiful rooms anywhere, the service is top-notch
and the menu, while more casual, is inviting and first rate in
keeping with the Fairmont tradition.
We started with a
delightful smoked Scottish salmon appetizer ($8) that whetted our
appetite nicely. Old favorite tortilla soup is still excellent
($5.50).
There’s a new,
surprising offering: A pasta buffet with lots of variety, plus soup du
jour and salads, is served Monday through Friday. Enjoy what you
like for $12. It’s an incredible value, and a timesaver if you’re
pressed.
The flavorful
Fairmont club sandwich ($11.50), hot Reuben on rye ($12) and a hefty
half-pound Black Angus burger with cheddar ($12) are but a few of
the sandwich selections. All are served with delicious French fries
and a green salad.
The grill is turning
out sensational treats. The marinated pork-rib chop is so good I had
to constrain myself from gnawing on the bone ($12)! A fragrant and
juicy chicken breast with Thai sauce and a sirloin steak luxuriating
in maitre d’ hotel butter ($18) also await you.
Tempting desserts
include pistachio crème brulée ($5) and pecan pie—go ahead, add
the ice cream ($6).
Whether you call it
the Pyramid Room or Pyramid Grill is unimportant. After all, as Mr.
Shakespeare pointed out, "…that which we call a rose by any
other name would smell as sweet." . I recommend you call them
for your next important business lunch.
Pyramid Grill
Fairmont Hotel, 1717 N. Akard St.
(214) 720-2020
Send me an Email: jwdineline@aol.com
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