FINDING REALLY OUTSTANDING FINE DINING

You may feel as I do. There are many “fine dining” restaurants that do not hit the mark of really outstanding food in the maze of eateries. It is always a serendipity moment when one discoveries a nugget of pure gold in a field of mediocrity. “The Classic on Nobel” is such a restaurant. Truly, a 24 carat experience in dinning.

We had been hearing such good reports about The Classic on Nobel (located on Nobel Street in Anniston, AL), so we dropped in for lunch this week.

Upon entering the restaurant you are given pause by the immensity of the main dining room itself. The 18^th century architecture is absolutely stunning and the décor is elaborate and rich in detail yet warm and inviting.

The tables are draped with white table cloths and fresh flowers in long steam crystal vases as the center piece.

But I deflect from the most important item; the food. The menu has a vast selection of scrumptious offerings from “Crispy Mandarin Glazed Chicken” to “Chilean Sea Bass”. However, with all the mouth watering entrees to select from, there was one that had a clarion call for any Southern boy or girl. It was one of the dishes chosen by the Alabama Tourism Department as, “One of the 100 dishes to eat in Alabama before you die”. The Shrimp and Grits, but don’t be fooled, not just any shrimp and grits. I see why they were selected as one of the dishes to eat before you die. They are to die for indeed. The dish consist of Jumbo white gulf shrimp scampied served over grits with fresh collard greens, Andouille sauage, tomatoes and bacon topped with shaved parmesan cheese. Now, that’s good. It will make a Southerner out of a Yankee any day of the week. It truly is indescribable and has to be experienced. Of course, we began our meal with one of their many wonderful salad selection. We choose the “Nobel Salad” which is prepared with fresh greens, sliced strawberries, sliced apple, cranberries, crumbled bleu cheese, spiced pecans and a tangy dressing.

Then for the finale, and you just have to taste this before you miss out on one of the best deserts ever eaten. “The Bread Pudding”. Now, that sounds rather generic, however it is anything but what you imagine that dish would taste like. It is truly out of this world desert. Can you tell I liked this food? As an add enrichment to your dining experience, the service was without exception wonderful.

We met the owner and manager, David Mashburn during our visit. Such a likable gentleman with a obvious concern for serving outstanding food and meeting the needs of his patrons.

I can’t wait to return to Noble Street and enjoy the Classic on Noble. Here is their website for additional information. www.classiconnoble.com

You will not be disappointed, but very pleased when you visit the Classic.

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