Sunset Dinner in Aragosta’s Greenhouse
Aragosta sits along the shore of Goose Cove on Deer Isle, more a destination than simply a place. By that, I mean that from the moment I pulled into the driveway, I knew I’d want to return again and again. A thing of simple, laid-back beauty, Aragosta sprawls across more than 20 acres of boreal forest along the ocean, and there’s simply too much to see, do, and enjoy for a single visit or a single meal to suffice. That’s why locals and out-of-towners alike return time and time again to eat, sip, and rest in the culinary haven Chef Devin Finigan has created that rivals the best fine dining any major city has to offer. During my visit, I enjoyed a sunset dinner in Aragosta’s greenhouse, and it’s an experience I’ll never forget.
Aragosta
Location: Deer Isle, Maine
Address: 300 Goose Cove Road
Food Type: Seasonal, Coastal Cuisine
Dining Experience: Indoor, Outdoor, & Greenhouse
Price: $150+ per Person
Dress Code: Smart Casual+
Reservations: Strongly Recommended
Special Diets: Pescatarian, Gluten-Free (not GF dedicated)
Aragosta’s menu changes often to keep pace with the seasonal offerings of Deer Isle and the waters surrounding it. As such, what you see here won’t necessarily be the same as what we ate, but I can assure you it will be phenomenal, like our meal was. Truly, this is one of the best dining experiences I’ve had on the East Coast, which is really saying something. I’ll let the images and breathtaking presentations speak for themselves.
Ps. My meal was the gluten-free, pescatarian version of their normal tasting menu. Notify the Aragosta team of any allergies or restrictions at booking, and they’ll take excellent care of you.
First Course: The Cold Sea – Aragosta oysters with caviar, pickled radish, and local crab.
Second Course: Lobster – Stuffed morel mushrooms + lobster and spring peas beneath a squid ink crust
Third Course: Carrot & Bread
Fourth Course: Agnolotti (Gluten-free) with Local Lobster
Fifth Course: Halibut in Clarified Tidal Broth
Sixth Course: Vegetarian “Quail”
Desserts: Strawberry & Rhubarb + Sorbet with Pine Syrup
Every bite was exquisite. I hope to dine at Aragosta again someday soon, because this is a meal I’ll dream about for years to come. If you can snag a reservation at Aragosta, you should definitely seize the opportunity!
Want to try your hand at some of Aragosta’s most cherished recipes? Grab a copy of Chef Devin Finigan’s new cookbook, A Kitchen on Goose Cove, which features many of the recipes and techniques she uses in her beloved restaurant. Order through Barnes & Noble, or wherever books are sold. Also available as an e-book.
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