Delectable Dinner at The Royce

I had an incredible meal with a few friends the other night at The Royce inside The Langham, Huntington. The restaurant opened a few months ago in the space occupied by what was formerly The Dining Room. That’s where the similarities between the two restaurants end. The Royce’s décor is sleek, sophisticated and modern with a timeless flair. Loved it!! Exciting additions include a “white” and “red” wine room, a glass-enclosed veranda and an exclusive chef’s table where guests can experience a customized menu while having a glimpse of Chef David Féau’s nightly “performance” in the kitchen. We weren’t sure what to expect from Chef Féau, given the high level of excellence set by The Langham’s last renowned chef, former “Top Chef” winner Michael Voltaggio. However, any doubts we had were quickly erased. Chef Féau’s menu features New American cuisine comprised of lighter California fare prepared with classic influences and refined French technique. I started with the Lentils/Black Truffle, which was prepared with green lentils, fresh peas, and shaved black truffle. The dish was earthy and satisfying. The Lobster/Carrott appetizer featured a succulent lobster, and one of my dinner companions raved about the Foie Gras/Huckleberry. For the main course, my dinner companions and I ordered the Black Sea Bass, Salmon, New York Steak and John Dory. Each dish was cooked to perfection and melted in our mouths. Although we were full, we couldn’t resist dessert. We sampled the Cheddar/Blackberry cheese plate followed by Rum/Orange (rum cake), Sucre/Sale (a chocolate tasting) and Fraise des Bois/Balsamic (vanilla ice cream, wild strawberry, balsamic). Each dessert was more delicious and decadent than the last. The presentation of each dish was spectacular and the service was stellar. The menu is a bit pricy but oh so worth it!