As the saying goes, “What grows together, goes together.” While that phrase usually refers to wine pairings, in the case of the new chef’s tasting menu at Angel Oak, Chef Diego Seitour’s showcasing of local farmers and purveyors alongside the breathtaking ocean views at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara makes for an excellent pairing as well.
After being seated on the patio for a perfect view of the sunset, we began our experience with a special menu for the evening that had been handwritten into a wood-burned etching notebook with our names on it. Nice personal touch. So was the tray of Marcona almonds and olives they offered as we perused the cocktail menu.
My Santa Rosa cocktail (rose-infused Ketel One vodka, honeysuckle guava puree, Lillet, lime, and Fever Tree club soda) was refreshing and delicious. Light enough for a weeknight, but with a nice kick of both sweet and citrusy sourness.