Farewell to the Mansion and 700 Drayton.
The Mansion, as the name implies, was an upscale hotel located adjacent to the well-photographed Forsyth Park. Although I never had the pleasure of staying at the Mansion, I had the extreme pleasure of dining at 700 Drayton on several occasions.
One could not help but feel a sense of importance while dining on gourmet dishes and receiving top-notch service. My last occasion dining at 700 Drayton was on New Year’s Eve 2022. Executive Chef Derek Simcik’s menu was delightful. Our waiter, Daniel, made some wonderful recommendations and was an awesome server.
For starters, we had the prawn toast and Arancini, which was a perfect pairing because the toast, though amazing, had some heat that the Arancini helped abate. For entrees, we had the steak and Heritage Pork Chop, both cooked to perfection. The steak was skillfully cut from the bone to maximize flavor and not lose any of the delicious filet. The pork chop was thick yet juicy. We followed that up with two desserts. One was a deconstructed cannoli, and the other was a pear/apricot cake. I cannot say enough about the food, but alas, I will have to wait and try the new restaurant, Saint Bibiana.
Saint Bibiana is set to open in September. The Mansion is no longer as well. Hotel Bardo Savannah is set to open in early 2024, and I look forward to being there for both occasions
