Had the opportunity to try The Dining Lab and we were very impressed.
Appetizers: Risotto with shrimp and asparagus Country Style Duck Terrine with Pistachios and Dry Cherries; Condiments, Crackers and Petite Salade Frisée
Entrees: Pôelé Pork Rib Eye, Butter and Herb Basted, Roasted New Potatoes, Spring Vegetable Medley Escoffier #2345 (Chix) Poulet Sauté Alice, Saute Breast with Cognac, Wild mushrooms and Cream, Roasted New Potatoes, Spring Vegetable Medley
Desserts: Berry Shortcake Almond Cake, Strawberry Compote, Pastry Cream, White Chocolate Ganache Montèe, Fresh Berries Coconut Panna Cotta Mango Salad, Honey Tuile, Passion Pineapple Compote, Vanilla Bean Crème Fraiche
The bread was also fantastic, especially the focaccia
Service was okay, but not excellent. This was easy to overcome when you remember that this is a kitchen classroom, so everyone "working" there is a student and learning the industry. Please have some grace and patience if you choose to dine here.
When our appetizers had to be refired, we were generously offered two free desserts to take home from their display case. While not expected by us, it was a very nice touch and helped ease the wait.
The restaurant is BYOB and they will keep your alcohol on ice as well as serve it to you.
Overall, fantastic and very cool experience. If you are a fan of Hell's Kitchen or similar TV shows, you will enjoy your time here. For the price, it cannot be beat.
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Each time we visit the Dining Lab we have an excellent and interesting dinner, prepared and served by the students and chefs of the Culinary Institute of NY at Monroe College.
The menu changes twice each term, each a very reasonable prix fixe including starter/appetizer, main/entree, and dessert.
Risotto and flatbreads are usually popular appetizers. Salmon, fish of the day, pork, and poultry are usually popular entrées. Deserts typically include an assortment of fresh baked pastries often accompanied by a frozen treat.
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Read moreAfter two reservations being canceled in winter of 2022 and summer of 2023 due to snow storm and Canadian fire, respectively, (what were the odds?), we've finally made it here for dinner tonight. Weather was great but the service and foods were even better. We will definitely come back next semester to try a...
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