The Copper Bottom - Florida, New York

Copper Bottom

My husband and I were charmed from the moment we stood outside the paned windows and peeked into The Copper Bottom, in Florida, New York. The warm lighting and tables, filled with inviting laughter, would be immediately outdone as we opened the door. For a moment we simply stood in the entrance way and soaked in the aromas floating around us.

Once seated, a gracious and outgoing server guided us through the many choices. (Later we finished the meal with a slice of carrot cake that our server, Debbie, actually makes herself – be sure to save room!) We started with an appetizer of blackened scallops on a bed of cold sesame noodles. The sweet, savory noodles perfectly contradicted the blackened crust of the soft scallops. My main course of lobster ravioli arrived steaming hot in an alfredo-style cream sauce, topped with three perfectly cooked shrimp. My husband had usual man-fare, but he said his steak was perfect, drizzled with just a hint of herb sauce.

Small things turned this simple dinner out into a great experience – the subtle attention of our server, beautiful water glasses, the brief visit from the owner, Mark – and of course a tremendous chef. The Copper Bottom was warm and inviting, the food is incredible, and you have the feeling that the next time you walked through the door, they would remember you by name.

This is definitely a place to visit more than once.

Visit their website at http://www.thecopperbottom.com/html/index.htm

By, Mary Vetell