The Would

July 12, 2003

845.691.9883

120 North Road

Highland, NY 12528

http://www.thewould.com

This restaurant had been highly recommended by a dear friend of mine.  After driving by dozens of times without spotting it, today I finally decided to "find and try it".  

Outside there were guests dining on the porch.  Inside, white linens covered the tables adorned with silverware, candlelight and fresh flowers.

I decided to sample a glass of white wine which the waitress recommended (she said it would "go well with my caesar salad"): Colombelle - French, white, from Gascony).  She was right!

Fresh, crusty bread - hot out of the oven - was delivered to the table in advance.  I was thankful it was not "rubberized" from a microwave.  I was also grateful for the room temperature butter which did not bend knives or tear holes thru my bread. 

I ordered a "Hearts of Romaine caesar salad with herbed croutons".  It was presented with grated cheese on top, and pepper was freshly ground at the table.  The dressing was slightly creamy in texture and not oily at all, very light and full of flavor.  

The lettuce was well balanced with the dressing; no flavor was dominant, although I did occassionally get a bite of anchovy.   

I didn't leave one leaf behind; delicious! 

 - CS