Taste the Flavors of Autumn

Article Featured in Rochester Woman Magazine
Photos by: Brandon Vick, brandonvick.com

My dish breathes an autumn love affair into your senses. The companions on my plate start as colors on a painter’s palette, waiting to be developed into a masterful creation. Some are seeded, roasted and spiced, while the others are crushed, strained and reduced until transformed into tasty vibrant amber and amethyst hues that embody the beautiful fall season. I am the prized jewel of the plate – a lustrous ever-so-fresh protein, flown in from the salty sea just this morning.

A generous emerald-shaped cut of fish, I am perched at a diagonal on the center of my plate. One end of me happily soaks up a robust and syrupy grape reduction, while the other delicately tiptoes onto a billowing fan of squash, fluffed with butter and brown sugar.

A light golden layer of crispness holds my white tender meatiness together. At the touch of a utensil’s tines, my flakes of brilliance dart off into the colorful land of my accompaniments, including radiant swirls of basil oil and carrot vinaigrette. My mild taste, combined with the velvety fruit sauce, and the soft cushions of spiced squash produce a rich assortment of textures and seasonal flavors that are heartwarming gems to the palate.

What I’ve heard from my audience: “I can taste the flavors of autumn in each and every bite.”

Who am I? Atlantic Halibut with roasted autumn squash and concord grape sauce

The Atlantic Halibut is one of the most popular seasonal dishes at Restaurant 2 Vine. It is available for lunch ($16) or dinner ($32). Visit www.2vine.com to find out more.





Restaurant 2 Vine
24 Winthrop Street
Rochester, New York 14607
585.454.6020
Cuisine: Traditional French Bistro and Italian Trattoria based recipes.

Philosophy: To serve seasonal, fresh, homemade dishes at reasonable prices, and provide exceptional service by people who know and love food and wine as much as the customers.

Inspiration Behind the Dish: Thank Mother Nature. The Halibut, as well as the rest of the ingredients on the plate, are all in season.

Fish at its Finest: The seafood is not only delivered daily from Boston, but the chefs all participate in Fish School to learn proper buying, handling and storing techniques.

What’s in a Name? 2 Vine Street was the address of the original building, which housed horse drawn ambulances.

When to go: Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dinner: Monday - Thursday 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Friday 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.