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    The Patio’s Plumosa

    Jorge and I had a suuuuper tasty brunch at The Patio on Goldfinch recently.  I’ve got highlights from our meal below along with a recipe for their mezcal-based Plumosa cocktail.

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    Plumosa Cocktail

    Let me start by saying that The Patio on Goldfinch is one gorgeous restaurant.  Lush living walls.  Reclaimed wood accents.  Marble counter tops in hues of red, gray and deep green.  The space is luxurious yet still comfortable and approachable.  Led by executive chef John Medall, The Patio on Goldfinch is the sister restaurant of The Patio on Lamont in Pacific Beach.  Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner (and everything in between), The Patio has an eclectic, modern menu and a killer cocktail list.  Oh, and they’ve also got an entire room dedicated to cheese called The Cheese Cave.  That’s right, a cave of cheese.

    Jorge and I sat in the back area surrounded by natural light flooding in through the massive skylights above.  Behind us was a towering wall of cascading ferns and philodendron.  My eyes danced about the space, taking in all of the thoughtful details.  Overall, A+ for atmosphere.  Now, let’s get to the food.

    The Patio

    Despite my overall excitement for The Patio’s Cheese Cave, Jorge and I did not order any cheese.  Brunch was the plan, and I wasn’t quite in the mood for a cheese platter at that time.  Instead, I made my way into the cave to snap some photos while, with wide eyes, taking in all the shelves of cheesy goodness.  I definitely plan on making a trip back for an exclusively cheese-centric experience.

    The Patio Cheese Room

    For brunch, we ordered:

    • Plumosa Cocktail
    • The Patio Breakfast Sandwich
    • House Cured Lox Sandwich
    • Bourbon Dutch Pancake

    Sandwich

    Pictured above is The Patio Breakfast Sandwich.  A housemade biscuit is split in half, then topped with a spicy pork sausage patty, over-medium egg, tomato, frisée, cheddar and Gruyère cheese, and sausage gravy.  They give you some additional gravy on the side for good measure.  This sandwich was really, really tasty.  I had one bite (this was Jorge’s plate), and I wanted more!!  The buttery, crumbly biscuit was the perfect vehicle to transport all the cheesy, sauce goodness happening above.  The freshness of the tomato and frisée was a perfect counterpoint to the richness of the other flavors on the plate.

    Pictured below, is the Plumosa cocktail (recipe also below).  Smoky mezcal is balanced with bright grapefruit juice and fresh ginger.  Campari and Dolin Blanc are added for depth, and lemon to round out flavors.  The color of this cocktail conjures the blush tones of a dazzling sunset.

    One thing to keep in mind is that mezcal can be very, very smoky.  Mezcal comes from the agave plant, and goes through a roasting process before fermentation.  As a result, the spirit can have a strong roasty flavor.  Similar to tequila, mezcal comes in several grades, ranging from white (bright, citrusy) to Añejo (aged, oaky).  And speaking of tequila, here’s a little fun tidbit: all tequilas are mezcals, but not all mezcals are tequilas!  Tequila comes specifically from the blue agave, and the plant is steamed (vs. roasted) before fermentation.  This is why tequila lacks the smoky flavor.  Both mezcal and tequila must be produced in Mexico to be considered as mezcal and tequila (just like Champagne must come from the Champagne region in France).

    So if mezcal isn’t really your thing, you could certainly make this cocktail with tequila.  And The Patio has a certified Catador (like a sommelier for tequila) on staff to help you select the perfect Mexican spirit while at the restaurant.

    Plumosa Cocktail

    For my entrée, I enjoyed the House Cured Lox Sandwich piled high with herbed cream cheese, arugula, slices of red onion, and fried capers.  The platform for this open-face beauty was a disc of housemade croissant.  I just love how The Patio really pays attention to the details.  I mean, housemade lox??  Come on!  So good!

    Smoked SalmonThe Patio Brunch

    One special accommodation I’d like to note is that the patio of The Patio is dog-friendly.  Jorge and I would have totally brought TiVo and Boris (pug duo); however, we thought it would be difficult to manage the two dogs while taking photos for this article 😉  Next time!

    The Patio Dog Friendly

    For our brunch “dessert” we got the Bourbon Dutch Pancake.  I was surprised when this plate got to the table, because I was envisioning a Dutch baby pancake (a custardy pancake made in a skillet with airy, crusty sides).  Instead, we got something just as delicious.  Studded with bits of caramelized apple and banana, this light, spongy pancake had a delicious golden crust.  Tasting faintly of bourbon, the pancake was topped with a mixed berry compote, and accompanied by a saucer of pure maple syrup.  We absolutely loved this.

    Pancake

    That’s it for our brunch experience at The Patio on Goldfinch.  Jorge and I loved every plate that came out, and we’ll definitely be back again.  A big thanks to The Patio team for hosting this meal for two.

    Plumosa Cocktail

    The Patio's Plumosa

    by Brandon Matzek
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    Servings 1 cocktail

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 oz. mezcal (tequila would work here too)
    • 1 oz. ginger syrup
    • 1 oz. freshly squeezes grapefruit juice
    • 1 oz. Dolin Blanc
    • 1/2 oz. Campari
    • 1/2 oz. lemon juice
    • Soda water

    Orange slice, to garnish

      Instructions
       

      • Add all ingredients except for the soda water to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled, then strain into a wine glass. Top off with soda water. Garnish with an orange slice.
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      Categories: Cocktail Tags: campari, dolin blanc, ginger syrup, grapefruit, lemon, mezcal, organze, soda water

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      Comments

      1. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

        October 21, 2014 at 11:53 am

        I was *this close* to going here a week or two with a friend and then we got sidetracked and never made it. Now, I HAVE to make it. I run by this place every.single.day. and it always looks awesome, but I didn’t realize just how awesome. Thank you for these amazing pics and post, Brandon!

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        • Brandon Matzek says

          October 31, 2014 at 7:02 am

          Thanks Averie! You should definitely check this place out. So good!

          Reply
      2. Graham @ Glazed & Confused says

        October 21, 2014 at 1:45 pm

        All that cheese!!!! Love it.

        This drink looks soooo good.

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        • Brandon Matzek says

          October 31, 2014 at 7:03 am

          Thanks Graham! And yaaaassss to the cheese. I just wanted to take some of those small wheels home with me 😉

          Reply
      3. Liz @ Floating Kitchen says

        October 21, 2014 at 4:38 pm

        Looks like an incredible brunch! Cheese cave = amazing! Loving this cocktail!

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        • Brandon Matzek says

          October 31, 2014 at 7:03 am

          Thanks Liz!!

          Reply
      4. Sippitysup says

        October 22, 2014 at 3:33 pm

        Mezcal really is my thing! GREG

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        • Brandon Matzek says

          October 31, 2014 at 7:07 am

          Nice! I just had some amaaaazing Mezcal in Mexico City. I tried to get a bottle of the same, but it was really expensive (even in Mexico!), so I got something similar called Mezcales de Leyenda. Can’t wait to crack into it!

          Reply
        • Brandon Matzek says

          October 31, 2014 at 7:11 am

          PS. What’s your favorite brand Greg?

          Reply
      5. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

        October 24, 2014 at 12:23 am

        Wish I had a plumosa to devour right now! Looks like a delicious brunch and beautifully captured pics too!

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        • Brandon Matzek says

          October 31, 2014 at 7:07 am

          Thanks Thalia! Yeah, this is an awesome brunch cocktail. Nice and refreshing. I want another this weekend!

          Reply
      6. Adri says

        October 25, 2014 at 7:10 pm

        Yes, please! I could go for a Plumosa right now, and the restaurant sounds wonderful. CHeers!

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        • Brandon Matzek says

          October 31, 2014 at 7:08 am

          Thanks so much Adri!

          Reply
      7. She Rocks Fitness says

        October 29, 2014 at 2:16 pm

        WOW…the architecture, atmosphere, and the FOOD! Looks like a great place and I would definitely have to go for the cheese plate as well…Thanks for sharing!

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        • Brandon Matzek says

          October 31, 2014 at 7:09 am

          Thanks so much! Yeah, it’s a really cool spot. I’ll definitely report back once I go for some cheese :)!

          Reply
      8. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

        October 29, 2014 at 3:41 pm

        You had me at… everything. Seriously. Some of my favorite cocktail ingredients (especially mezcal… I’m obsessed) in a single drink! This place looks fabulous too!

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        • Brandon Matzek says

          October 31, 2014 at 7:11 am

          Thanks Brian!! I’ve found myself ordering mezcal a lot recently. Especially when I was in Mexico City! Do you have a favorite brand?

          Reply
      9. Lizthechef says

        October 30, 2014 at 8:08 am

        We live 6 blocks away – wish we had done a “meet up”. I hear the restaurant is very noisy, but pleasant on the patio. Looks good!

        Reply
        • Brandon Matzek says

          October 31, 2014 at 7:12 am

          Lucky to have such an awesome restaurant so close! We sat in the back, and I didn’t find it to be noisy. The area was a bit warm, but overall enjoyable.

          Reply
      10. Kelsey says

        December 8, 2014 at 10:08 am

        Gah! This place sounds superb, going to need to plan a trip back to try a host of new spots. Plus, anything with Mezcal is tops in my book. Will be making this! xo

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        • Brandon Matzek says

          December 8, 2014 at 3:55 pm

          I think you guys would really enjoy this spot!

          Reply

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