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Dawn Klinge11 days ago
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A wonderful dining experience and a great addition to Wenatchee. I will definitely be back! Service and food exceeded my expectations.
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Jim Brigleb11 days ago
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I had never previously dined at a restaurant that presented courses as does the Velveteen Rabbit – so I didn’t really know what to expect. But wanting to rise to the occasion, I wore my black suit and bowtie, just to be fancy.

Dinner started at 6:30, with an "Amuse Bouche” of Prime Beef Tartare. Being uncultured, I had to look up the term to discover it meant hors d’oeuvres. According to Google, it was defined as bite-sized. I’m pleased to tell you, one would look really uncouth sticking what I was served into my mouth in one fell swoop. At any rate, it was devine!

Next came “Roasted Prawn & Fresh Crabcake.” I love crabcake, but the last time I visited the Oregon Coast, crab was over $50/pound, so I settled for shrimp. The Velveteen Rabbit made up for the Oregon disappointment, as this serving came in cognac lobster sauce, tarragon oil, and micro greens. At this point, I didn’t know how many courses were served, but I was definitely hoping for more!

That plate disappeared and was replaced with “Manchego Croquette Serrano ham” and a Spanish anchovy. Okay, again, I’m not all that cultured, much less fluent in “Europeanese.” So I wasn’t sure what on my plate, except the small fish (which was surprisingly tasty). The croquette kinda’ looked like a deep-fried cheese ball. No matter… how does one go wrong with Manchego cheese and cured ham. Again – home run.

When the “Truffle Cauliflower Bisque” arrived, and we partook, I thought my wife was going to swoon. I have absolutely no idea how the chef could turn cauliflower into something so delicious.

The event took three hours, and continued with “fresh shaved truffle Velveteen's Wicked Cousin braised rabbit,” “Blackberry lemon ice,” “Lamb cherry chutney, veal demi glace, black pepper mint whipped feta,” “lemon baby gold potato,” before concluding with “Grand Marnier Souffle.”

In all honesty, each course was a work of art – every bit as delicious as they were attractive. How I could consume so much culinary pleasure at one sitting, with every dish complimenting the previous, I cannot explain.

Was this expensive? By my budgetary standards, yes, at $140. HOWEVER, would I do it again in lieu of 7 visits to MacDonald’s? ABSOLUTELY!

This was an experience – one I doubt I’ll ever forget. The venue and its décor, the service, the comfort, the appropriate separation between diners, the overall elegance of the place, and of course, the food – all provided a very special occasion! The Velveteen Rabbit is a very special place… the word restaurant does not do it justice. You won’t be disappointed.

Jim Brigleb, Moses Lake, WA

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Michael Parnell11 days ago
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Wonderful dinner and experience. Wine pairings were awesome. Expensive but well worth it for a truly great evening out.
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