With all the fine wine along the US 290 corridor, fine dining was hard to find. Now, wine corridor anchor Grape Creek Vineyard has opened Stout’s Trattoria for those seeking a high-class dining experience without having to drive into town or to a large city. Stout’s Trattoria, an indoor and outdoor
With all the fine wine along the US 290 corridor, fine dining was hard to find.
Now, wine corridor anchor Grape Creek Vineyard has opened Stout’s Trattoria for those seeking a high-class dining experience without having to drive into town or to a large city.
Stout’s Trattoria, an indoor and outdoor restaurant, was opened with wine club members in mind, according to Brian Heath, owner of Grape Creek Vineyards.
“We now offer an expanded menu that includes new appetizers, salads and entree options like tenderloin filet, salmon and chicken,” he said.
The chef-inspired menu will serve pasta and charcuteries. Jason Stout’s pizzas will continue to be served.
“When we started the Trattoria two years ago, many people welcomed the food options to enjoy with their wine, and some people were disappointed we didn’t offer a sit-down, table service restaurant,” Heath said.
Memorial Day weekend was the first time the Trattoria offered its full menu and the restaurant has been filled ever since.
Chef Leo Howe, a 2009 graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Austin, ran Michelin-rated restaurants for three years in the Los Angeles market.
“My goal is to serve Michelin-rated food at the Trattoria,” Howe said.
A lobster risotto and steak filet on a bed of mushrooms are two of the menu highlights, and cheese and charcuterie trays have been upgraded with Howe’s offerings.
The Trattoria also has a “wine library” which is filled with past vintages for Grape Creek members.
Grape Creek has changed its focus to quality over quantity on both its own offerings and its customers. No more will serious wine fans have to compete with large, inebriated crowds on the grounds.
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