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Where in Horshoe Bend is Fine Dining? Read on…

Last evening I was invited to join some friends for dinner ‘out on the town’. We drove from Hardy 25 minutes to Horshoe Bend to go to ‘The Gourmet Table’. If your wondering where in Horshoe Bend is a resturant that would be classified as “Fine Dining”, then you need to find the Diamond B Mall and go inside. Across from the market you will find a resturant like none other…The Gourmet Table

Michelle Muncie is the Owner/Personal Chef of The Gourmet Table. A former gamers hang out has now become the areas finest eating establishment. Michelle greated us graciously on a Wednesday evening. They are normally closed on Wednesdays, but will open for a fine dining experience. And experience it was. There are no menus. The dinner choices will consist of whatever Michelle can purchase fresh from market or grow from her garden.

Our dinner followed a 5 course structure starting with Bruschetta, which was served on light flowery toasted bread, fresh grown tomato, cheese, olive oil and fresh basil leaf. It was very good. Next, we were given the choice of hand crafted salads consisting of fresh grown lettuces and our choice of peppers, onions and all the other sides for a great salad. My mother and I had a wonderful Ceasar Salad just like a Ceasar Salad is supposed to be made. This was all done at our table side as we chatted with Michelle.

Then came the pre-entre palate cleansing course. A delightfully delicious serving of fresh fruit. Freshly cut, not out of a can. It was just what a summer dinner called for. Then the Entres! With no menu, we were at the mercy of Michelle. Our choices were not frugal. She offered choices that left us wishing that we could have had them all, lobster tail, fish, steaks, chicken. All to be prepared as demand warranted. 3 of my companions chose bacon wrapped filets and I chose the t-bone. Each entre was perfectly prepared with sides of roasted vegetables in bacon sauce and  baked potato and fresh made bread. The table got very quiet while everyone greedily gobbled up our meals. By this time, there wasn’t much room left for desert, but I opted for a Rootbeer Float and my mother inhaled a giant chunk of Chocolate Marble cake with vanilla ice cream drizzled with chocolate syrup. Our patron for the evening, Marlene Miller chose a Spumoni like dish of  Ice Cream with a chocolate cookie straw. 

Satisfied and satiated we left shortly after 9:00pm for our short drive back to Hardy. We were each totally surprised by our find. This is not a resturant like any other in our area. It is a cut above. Don’t come expecting a quick meal. This is a dining experience that should be enjoyed, just like going to the movies, sit back and enjoy your evening out. Choose your companions and go enjoy 1st class food, and first class service.

The Gourmet Table is open for breakfast and dinner and is currently working on a lunch menu

Contact Michelle at The Gourmet Table at 870-670-4969 in Horshoe Bend

Thanks Michelle, for a wonderful visit. We’ll be back.

submitted by:

Marc Herring

FOHA (Friends of Hardy Arkansas)