This group was probably thinking to themselves, “I better pace myself so I am going to make the perfect combination.” (My husband fell into this camp.) I observed many pairing up different meats, mustards and chutneys selectively as if they were choosing wine pairings with courses. They stood back and took in the accoutrement table first scanning the options and delicacies before making their choices. The curious guests seemed like they were almost thinking, “For me?” They approached from the side allowing the host to serve them. They topped the melted cheese with potatoes, meats and mustards with wild abandon appearing that they wanted to try absolutely everything. They grabbed one straight out and the host placed the hot melted cheese plate on top (using tongs!) They took the same approach with the accoutrement table. They stepped right up snapping photos and proceeded directly to the middle of the fireplace and didn’t even wait for the attendant to hand them a plate. The eager folks took the direct approach. To me, the guests seemed to fall into two distinct categories: eager or curious. I chose to sit so I could watch not just the fire and those mesmerizing blocks of cheese melting, but also the other guests and their reaction to this unusual sight. Every twenty minutes or so, a horse drawn sleigh slowly passed by and I’d turn to watch the sight. My husband had the view of the snow and mountain with the tall dark pine trees paired with aspen trees. We were seated by the fireplace with two huge blocks of cheese melting onto individual plates. The atmosphere of warmth with the aroma of the wood fires and the juices dripping relaxes everyone immediately. Inside the fireplaces, you’ll see wrought iron stands holding melting cheeses, steaming stews and potatoes, and racks of lamb. The fireplace housed three pots of steaming chocolate and a pan of berry cobbler! I immediately made a note to self – save room for dessert.įireside dining at Empire Lodge is distinct in that you are certainly warmed by the fire but the food is also. A roaring wood burning fire in the huge stone fireplace greeted us. When my husband and I walked in, we knew we were in store for something special. Fireside dining at the Empire Lodge is definitely not typical. My image of fireside dining used to be a cozy table for two warmed by a gas lit fireplace, a tasty meal, and a glass of red wine – sounds wonderful but pretty typical.
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