presentation counts

Back in September, my husband and I went to Rumba during Nashville's Restaurant Week. We picked different appetizers to share (pork confit tacos and spring-rolled quesadillas), but there was no debating on the entree. One stood out to us both, and I'll be honest - we each wanted our own. There would be no "let's order two different plates and share" that night. We both selected the roasted Piedmontese beef, and it was amazing. The entire plate was delicious, from the presentation, to the sides that accompanied it. It was an Italian-style steak complimented by a sun-dried tomato paste served with a grilled corn salad (with red peppers and edamame) and Manchego-potato puree. This was the first time I recall tasting Manchego cheese.  I had also never had mashed potatoes like this - they were not the typical fluffy potatoes I was used to. I suppose they may have been more of a French style. They were much thinner and super smooth and creamy.  And they were incredibly cheesy! The ratio of cheese to potato seemed to be 50:50, so I was in heaven. It was a smooth, slightly salty cheese that worked so well with the potato puree. I am looking forward to trying Manchego alone when my cheese tour visits in Spain! We did opt for different desserts. I had the tres leches cake, while Brett had the cupcakes and ice cream. Both were a great way to end a unique meal.