Red Apple Inn
3100 Longview Lane
Palabro
Wyoming
123-555-1212
****
December 29, 1998
Louis Framptenheimer
The small town of Palabro seems like
an unlikely place for a high-class culinary establishment, but
the Red Apple Inn's Chef Alex
Choperoni is earning a national reputation for innovative
dishes. And rightly so, if this reviewer's recent
culinary experience is any example.
Within striking distance from the ski slopes at Jackson
Hole, the Red Apple Inn is a completely
restored Victorian hotel, and offers a warm and elegant atmosphere and
gracious service. The upscale clientele includes regular
appearances by movie stars Drew Barrymore and
Matthew Broderick. Reservations are a must, and
during the ski season it is not uncommon for the dining room to
be booked solid six weeks in advance.
It is hard to go wrong with a menu this packed with interesting
choices. The crab cakes are especially fine with a thin crisp
crust that opens with a gentle prod of a fork to reveal a light,
moist, almost mousse-like interior with a rich nutty flavor.
The Red Apple Inn boasts one of the finest wine
cellars in the region. None of the dishes we sampled were less than
outstanding. Here are a few of the selections from the daily menu.