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Ledger Restaurant Critic Trent Rowe Names His Favorite Dishes of 2009

Ledger Restaurant Critic Trent Rowe Picks His Favorites of 2009


By Trent Rowe
The Ledger

Published: Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 12:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, December 21, 2009 at 5:15 p.m.
 

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Rosemary Cabernet Rack Of Lamb with Roasted Red Pepper Mashed Potatoes

When it comes to lamb, I usually tell the server I want it cooked as the chef thinks it's best. Chef Riccardo Ciabatti of the Red Rose Dining Room in Plant City thinks his is best red in the center. And, not surprising, he's right. The four-bone rack is cooked as one piece and divided for presentation with a sprig of rosemary. This had the texture of well-aged beef topped by a densely flavored Rosemary Cabernet Jus. $28.

Red Rose Dining Room, 2011 N. Wheeler St., Plant City. 813-752-3141

Trent Rowe can be reached at trent.rowe@theledger.com or 802-7501.

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