When I pulled up the screen to write this entree I found just how tardy I have really been. It's been a month since my last effort. I said that I was going to cut back, as I thought things were getting too repetitive, but I shouldn't let that much time elapse, especially if there is anything new, for me, about which to write.
Here, starting with some of my new experiences are places we have "eaten out":
"The Eagle", 1342 Vine St. OTR.
If you like spice and fried chicken this is your spot. No reservations but earlier in the week and the lunch and dinner times the wait is very manageable. There is a wide variety of dishes besides the chicken, but that is their specialty, with a really HOT (spicy) honey on the side. Be for-warned.
The first time I went I had had chicken 4 days in a row and so I opted for the grilled cheese sandwich, 4 cheeses, Granny Smith apple slices and apricot preserves., with extra preserves served "on the side", excellent combination. My companion and I shared a crock of mashed sweet potato's topped with marshmallows, extremely sweet and full of spices and also more that the two of us could finish.
My second outing was with a larger group. We shared several dishes. An artichoke and kale( current "hot" item everywhere) dip with chips. Cheese grits, Mac and Cheese, Collards and a salad were also table items. I tried the pulled pork sandwich, on the recommendation of the server, and found it good, filling and again well seasoned( read spicy). Next visit I I'll go which the chicken and Mac and Cheese, nothing healthy but it appears inviting.
"Bistro Grace" North side. This 6 month old spot occupies the space with was formerly "Boca" ( the first one) and "Honey". It is run by a women, and the night we were there seemed occupied by "regulars, and not to many at that. The food was very good and the service, including the owner was attentive. There is a small regular menu and one or two specials. We chose the special, I believe that night it was walleye, and it came attractively plated and tasted really excellent. We were the guests of two couple and so I don't have a copy of the bill, which is usually my reminder. I know we enjoyed the place enough that we want to return, although I'm not sure how long they will be around. Sorry I can't give more info, but maybe the next time.
"Joe's Crab Shack" 25 Fairfield Ave. Bellevue KY. Across from "The Party Source"
I don't know what to say. The food was better than decent, at this large chain seafood restaurant. The noise level high, the population very mixed and the service and accommodation of staff just fine. I truly hope that I, personally, am not so spoiled that a place has to be exceptional before I get enthusiastic
My Bombay was extremely reasonable, the Crab cake sandwich was all any one could expect, at the price point, and the side Caesar was good sized portion, again at a reasonable price. The place was full of large graduation partied and we had a 45 minute wait, as there are no reservations.
I have a half dozen or more, usual suspects on which to report and I promise it wont take another month to get to them.
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Much ado about many
As the title of the last posting indicated I have been very lax about posting. We have a Granddaughter in Holland and I tease her about her Blog, but I am no better. Anyway I'll give a shot at at going thru a few activities since almost a month ago.
Here are some comments and places we have visited, not necessarily in order.
We spent last weekend in Louisville KY attending the Humana New Play Festival. It was not an eating trip, but rather an immersion into Drama, 8 plays in 3 days. We had to eat to keep up strength and cordiality.
Our first meal was a lunch at "Milkwood", in the theatre building. Convenient, good, and a good beginning.
The next morning, the 6 of us, had breakfast at "Sway" the dinning room at the Hyatt Regency.
I am usually not impressed with "hotel food", although this is changing, but the co-ordination between the kitchen and the service staff was outstanding, making this meal memorable. The student at "Cincinnati Cooks", Free-Store Food Bank all need to master this skill, and we're working at this important ingredient..
After 2 plays, Saturday, we had dinner at "Z's Oyster Bar and Steakhouse", around the corner from the Theatre on 4th St. Upscale food, service and atmosphere. My Steak Tar tare, prepared, table side, was outstanding, while Marilyn complimented her Dover Sole. Not a shabby between show dinner.
Last year, while attending the Festival, we had out final breakfast at Hillbilly Tea, which we repeated as our closer of this trip. It's fun, relaxed and a bastion of Southern Breakfast items.
Back to some of our eating in and around the Cincinnati area. "Otto's", where the food remains tasty, the service attentive and as I have said, "our home away from home".
"Red Feather Grill", Oakley, a mixed menu that is very good but not at bargain level prices, especially wine by the bottle.
"The Anchor" 14th and Race, OTR. The menu has been refined and the noise level is for the young but it's a good in town seafood house, I especially enjoyed the oysters.
"Orchid's" for a family brunch which everyone enjoyed and no one left hungry.
"Kaze" 1400 Vine, more growth in over the Rhine and one of the places who take reservations. Asian with stress on Japanese but other items of interest.
"Phoenician Taverna" 7944 Mason Montgomery, Mason , a long way out, for us, but good Lebanese. Be prepared for an owner who is strong in his recommendations. We have never been steered wrong.
And finally, on this list, "Via Vite" 520 Vine St., Fountain Square with very good Italian, from Pizza to Pasta e Fagioli and delicious Veal Meatball.
There, is a selection from Italian peasant to sophisticated pallet.
Here are some comments and places we have visited, not necessarily in order.
We spent last weekend in Louisville KY attending the Humana New Play Festival. It was not an eating trip, but rather an immersion into Drama, 8 plays in 3 days. We had to eat to keep up strength and cordiality.
Our first meal was a lunch at "Milkwood", in the theatre building. Convenient, good, and a good beginning.
The next morning, the 6 of us, had breakfast at "Sway" the dinning room at the Hyatt Regency.
I am usually not impressed with "hotel food", although this is changing, but the co-ordination between the kitchen and the service staff was outstanding, making this meal memorable. The student at "Cincinnati Cooks", Free-Store Food Bank all need to master this skill, and we're working at this important ingredient..
After 2 plays, Saturday, we had dinner at "Z's Oyster Bar and Steakhouse", around the corner from the Theatre on 4th St. Upscale food, service and atmosphere. My Steak Tar tare, prepared, table side, was outstanding, while Marilyn complimented her Dover Sole. Not a shabby between show dinner.
Last year, while attending the Festival, we had out final breakfast at Hillbilly Tea, which we repeated as our closer of this trip. It's fun, relaxed and a bastion of Southern Breakfast items.
Back to some of our eating in and around the Cincinnati area. "Otto's", where the food remains tasty, the service attentive and as I have said, "our home away from home".
"Red Feather Grill", Oakley, a mixed menu that is very good but not at bargain level prices, especially wine by the bottle.
"The Anchor" 14th and Race, OTR. The menu has been refined and the noise level is for the young but it's a good in town seafood house, I especially enjoyed the oysters.
"Orchid's" for a family brunch which everyone enjoyed and no one left hungry.
"Kaze" 1400 Vine, more growth in over the Rhine and one of the places who take reservations. Asian with stress on Japanese but other items of interest.
"Phoenician Taverna" 7944 Mason Montgomery, Mason , a long way out, for us, but good Lebanese. Be prepared for an owner who is strong in his recommendations. We have never been steered wrong.
And finally, on this list, "Via Vite" 520 Vine St., Fountain Square with very good Italian, from Pizza to Pasta e Fagioli and delicious Veal Meatball.
There, is a selection from Italian peasant to sophisticated pallet.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Lax
It's not the Los Angeles Airport but rather the habit I have seem to develop, reference my Blog posting. Maybe it's of my rash statement that I was going to quite Blogging, which has since been reversed.
One of our Granddaughters has a Blog about her semester in Holland and so I feel obligated to put some things on mine, so she doesn't get ahead of me. Whose competitive.
Our latest new restaurant experience was at "Antonio's", 7165 Liberty Center Dr., West Chester, OH phone 513-755-7242. Being and "in town" resident, with a view of the river, that was a log way out. Luckily we meet someone from Hamilton and so it was a division of driving.
"Antonio's" does not awe one with ambiance but the food is very good and substantial. I would recommend dining there, especially if you live in the vicinity or if it is "on your way"
Marilyn and I both had entree size portions. She the Veal Piccata which came sauteed in lemon butter, white wine and garlic and covered with sliced mushrooms. I went for the "Mediterraneo" Pasta, Capellini tossed with roasted pine nuts, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, Feta Cheese and green onions. Both of us we're well pleased. A side salad accompanied both meals. We will return if we're in the area.
Other spots, of late:
A return visit to "Ash" American Fare. For a wedge salad and Short Rib Fries, pulled beef rib meat mixed with a seasoned gravy and served over very thin french fries. Marilyn stuck with the broken Lasagna, which I have described previously.
"LongHorn" on Madison Rd.next to the Rookwood Center. A chain, but a good value where we ordered dinner for 2 at a cost of $29.95 total. Both of us had a choice of salad, main dish ( I Salmon, M Steak), two sides each and a huge dessert, to be shared. To me the food is more than adequate and I was very pleased. Service, by the way, was a lot better than we have received at much more expensive places.
"Red Feather", again, good food, poor service. Losantiville CC which is easy and a couple of excellent meals at home
One of our Granddaughters has a Blog about her semester in Holland and so I feel obligated to put some things on mine, so she doesn't get ahead of me. Whose competitive.
Our latest new restaurant experience was at "Antonio's", 7165 Liberty Center Dr., West Chester, OH phone 513-755-7242. Being and "in town" resident, with a view of the river, that was a log way out. Luckily we meet someone from Hamilton and so it was a division of driving.
"Antonio's" does not awe one with ambiance but the food is very good and substantial. I would recommend dining there, especially if you live in the vicinity or if it is "on your way"
Marilyn and I both had entree size portions. She the Veal Piccata which came sauteed in lemon butter, white wine and garlic and covered with sliced mushrooms. I went for the "Mediterraneo" Pasta, Capellini tossed with roasted pine nuts, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, Feta Cheese and green onions. Both of us we're well pleased. A side salad accompanied both meals. We will return if we're in the area.
Other spots, of late:
A return visit to "Ash" American Fare. For a wedge salad and Short Rib Fries, pulled beef rib meat mixed with a seasoned gravy and served over very thin french fries. Marilyn stuck with the broken Lasagna, which I have described previously.
"LongHorn" on Madison Rd.next to the Rookwood Center. A chain, but a good value where we ordered dinner for 2 at a cost of $29.95 total. Both of us had a choice of salad, main dish ( I Salmon, M Steak), two sides each and a huge dessert, to be shared. To me the food is more than adequate and I was very pleased. Service, by the way, was a lot better than we have received at much more expensive places.
"Red Feather", again, good food, poor service. Losantiville CC which is easy and a couple of excellent meals at home
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Lauren and Keith
No, it's not a book title, a soap opera or a movie but rather the names of two individuals who made our dinner, at "Otto's" last night, a blast. Both said that they had never seen their name on the Blog( not many do) and that it would be the highpoint of their day. Their days must be pretty full of the ordinary.
Lauren, our server, is 7 months pregnant with her second child while Keith, who turned out to be our host thanks, again), is the head of the David J Joseph Co. and Executive VP of Nucor Steel. Both are good friends and good company.
The meal, as most usually are, was terrific with the outstanding Fried Green Tomato's, a half priced bottle of Cote de Rhone and Salmon for Kieth, Tile Fish for me and Duck for Marilyn. As I have said before,"it's home away from home".
Since I am posting infrequently, I keep a few reminder of some of the places we eat and will list them in no particular order, with a comment or two if warranted.
"Holy Grail"- the Banks. Upon recommendation of some of the Police Offices, we see while working at the Visitor Center, on Fountain Square, we went on a Monday night to try their hamburger. I would say that our friends are better Police Officers than food critics. We did find the Ruben Wonton very interesting. An egg roll shaped tube, deep fried and stuffed with corned beef, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut, all drizzled with 1000 island dressing. The "Holy Grail" holds about 250 but Monday the crowd was 10 plus more than that many TV screens.
Return visits to: "Embers" bar on Thursday night where all food on the Bar Menu is half price and where salads easily serve two.
"Phoenician Taverna" in Mason where after the excellent Maze( small appetizers portions, I had the usual Vegetarian Sampler and Marilyn the wonderful Lamb Shank.
"The Quarter Bistro", Mariemont. Salmon for Joe, Lobster Ravioli for Marilyn
"Pelican's Reef",Beechmont. Seafood Gumbo, Fried Oysters, Fish Taco's shared all around. Patti Brochure, the "hostess with the mostess".
"Wurst Bar", Mt. Lookout Square. Now here is a real Hamburger with all the upscale trimmings. "Long Green Things" are great grilled asparagus.
"Red Feather", Oakley. A second visit proved that the first wasn't a fluke. Asian Hot buns with pork belly, marinated cucumber slices, bean sprouts and sauce; Beet salad and Gnocchi and Marilyn had wonderful chicken and shared our Bread pudding.
Thanks for the love note Lauren, even if my Credit card was no good, last night.
Lauren, our server, is 7 months pregnant with her second child while Keith, who turned out to be our host thanks, again), is the head of the David J Joseph Co. and Executive VP of Nucor Steel. Both are good friends and good company.
The meal, as most usually are, was terrific with the outstanding Fried Green Tomato's, a half priced bottle of Cote de Rhone and Salmon for Kieth, Tile Fish for me and Duck for Marilyn. As I have said before,"it's home away from home".
Since I am posting infrequently, I keep a few reminder of some of the places we eat and will list them in no particular order, with a comment or two if warranted.
"Holy Grail"- the Banks. Upon recommendation of some of the Police Offices, we see while working at the Visitor Center, on Fountain Square, we went on a Monday night to try their hamburger. I would say that our friends are better Police Officers than food critics. We did find the Ruben Wonton very interesting. An egg roll shaped tube, deep fried and stuffed with corned beef, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut, all drizzled with 1000 island dressing. The "Holy Grail" holds about 250 but Monday the crowd was 10 plus more than that many TV screens.
Return visits to: "Embers" bar on Thursday night where all food on the Bar Menu is half price and where salads easily serve two.
"Phoenician Taverna" in Mason where after the excellent Maze( small appetizers portions, I had the usual Vegetarian Sampler and Marilyn the wonderful Lamb Shank.
"The Quarter Bistro", Mariemont. Salmon for Joe, Lobster Ravioli for Marilyn
"Pelican's Reef",Beechmont. Seafood Gumbo, Fried Oysters, Fish Taco's shared all around. Patti Brochure, the "hostess with the mostess".
"Wurst Bar", Mt. Lookout Square. Now here is a real Hamburger with all the upscale trimmings. "Long Green Things" are great grilled asparagus.
"Red Feather", Oakley. A second visit proved that the first wasn't a fluke. Asian Hot buns with pork belly, marinated cucumber slices, bean sprouts and sauce; Beet salad and Gnocchi and Marilyn had wonderful chicken and shared our Bread pudding.
Thanks for the love note Lauren, even if my Credit card was no good, last night.
Monday, February 3, 2014
Three New, for us
Friday night, with another couple we dined at "Red Feather" 3200 Madison Rd, Oakley. The restaurant is in the space formally occupied by "Boca", when they were in Oakley. Very little of the lay out has changed. The food, prepared by Brad Bernstein, was not only good but interesting both from a taste and a presentation point of view.
I had a salad of baby beets, both golden and red, plus arugula and and candied nuts. My main course was pan sauteed Monk fish served over a bed of polenta, with several stalks of asparagus. Marilyn had an interesting shoulder fillet done perfectly, medium rare.
The awesome experience of the weekend, was not the Super Bowl game, but the Brunch on Sunday at "Orchids", the restaurant at the Netherlands Hilton. Absolutely outstanding food and service and the best VALUE in Cincinnati. There is no way that I can detail all the items available but let me start by mentioning a few I did not eat: Prime Rib of beef, roast pork, 3 salads, duck, roast vegetables and greens. Also waffles, omelets, made to order, tortellini, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, bread and parties, and a whole table of items I by passed with out opening their chaffing dishes.
So what did I pile on my plate and consume. Eggs Benedict, Poached egg on mushrooms and English muffins, peppered white fish, smoked trout salad, shrimp, king crab legs, Nova Scotia salmon, a perfectly cooked duck leg, with a fruit glaze, haricot vert, fingerling potato slices and mushrooms. There could have been other items that I devoured in my feeding frenzy. For desert Marilyn and shared a very light, warm bread pudding with creme angles, while she added a chocolate toffee tart and I a lemon, berry one. I passed the Chocolate Cake, Carrot Cake and fudge bars, a little restraint never huts. Reservation are a must as it is a full house, booked by the middle of the week.
Today I had my first encounter at the "Wurst Bar", 3204 Linwood Ave, 45226 phone 513-321-0709. I was pleasantly surprised. While sausage is their specialty that are several interesting items for those, to whom that meat isn't high on their list. The two of us had one Hawaiian Munch, a sausage wrapped in a slice of honey baked ham and topped with pineapple chunks and crisp fried onions and a sweet tangy mustard; an order of grilled asparagus served with a topping of dried cranberries and slivered almonds, a bowl of thick beef chili and a large chopped salad. Again too much unless one is planning leftovers for the next meal.
So those are the new spots; other meals out in the last few weeks have been at "Abigail Street", 1214 Vine OTR, "Boca" 114 East 6th St. Downtown, "Ash" (again) 3520 Erie Ave and "Salazar" 1401 Republic St. OTR for a 3rd Monday night in a row. Keep your bib clean.
I had a salad of baby beets, both golden and red, plus arugula and and candied nuts. My main course was pan sauteed Monk fish served over a bed of polenta, with several stalks of asparagus. Marilyn had an interesting shoulder fillet done perfectly, medium rare.
The awesome experience of the weekend, was not the Super Bowl game, but the Brunch on Sunday at "Orchids", the restaurant at the Netherlands Hilton. Absolutely outstanding food and service and the best VALUE in Cincinnati. There is no way that I can detail all the items available but let me start by mentioning a few I did not eat: Prime Rib of beef, roast pork, 3 salads, duck, roast vegetables and greens. Also waffles, omelets, made to order, tortellini, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, bread and parties, and a whole table of items I by passed with out opening their chaffing dishes.
So what did I pile on my plate and consume. Eggs Benedict, Poached egg on mushrooms and English muffins, peppered white fish, smoked trout salad, shrimp, king crab legs, Nova Scotia salmon, a perfectly cooked duck leg, with a fruit glaze, haricot vert, fingerling potato slices and mushrooms. There could have been other items that I devoured in my feeding frenzy. For desert Marilyn and shared a very light, warm bread pudding with creme angles, while she added a chocolate toffee tart and I a lemon, berry one. I passed the Chocolate Cake, Carrot Cake and fudge bars, a little restraint never huts. Reservation are a must as it is a full house, booked by the middle of the week.
Today I had my first encounter at the "Wurst Bar", 3204 Linwood Ave, 45226 phone 513-321-0709. I was pleasantly surprised. While sausage is their specialty that are several interesting items for those, to whom that meat isn't high on their list. The two of us had one Hawaiian Munch, a sausage wrapped in a slice of honey baked ham and topped with pineapple chunks and crisp fried onions and a sweet tangy mustard; an order of grilled asparagus served with a topping of dried cranberries and slivered almonds, a bowl of thick beef chili and a large chopped salad. Again too much unless one is planning leftovers for the next meal.
So those are the new spots; other meals out in the last few weeks have been at "Abigail Street", 1214 Vine OTR, "Boca" 114 East 6th St. Downtown, "Ash" (again) 3520 Erie Ave and "Salazar" 1401 Republic St. OTR for a 3rd Monday night in a row. Keep your bib clean.
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Ash American Fare
In my opinion Alex Mchaikhi, owner of "M Wood Fired Oven" has hit the mark in opening "Ash" in the former space which "Cumin" occupied, 3520 Erie Ave Cincinnati 45208 (513) 871-8714.
Three of us had dinner there, last night, the second night of operations. Beside a couple of minor flaws, as they get accustom to the new menu, it was really outstanding.
"Ash" is operating on the premise that "Cumin" had lost it's way and was growing too pricey. This new endeavor wants to fill the slot of a relaxed, neighborhood, informal, while upscale, meeting place with outstanding food and still reasonable pricing. Hopefully they have succeeded.
Marilyn and our guest shared most of their items. They started with and interesting warm mushroom and shredded Brussels sprout salad, delicious. That was followed by a vegetarian lasagna, again heavy on mushrooms, of several varieties, and fresh tomato's with a light mixture of cheeses mixed is a medium, smooth sauce. Lastly they finished with a warm Apple Crumble presented with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A lovely caramel sauce accented that whole dish.
I tackled a "Wedge" Salad, large enough to split ($9) with all the regulars; cherry tomatoes, blue cheese. corn bread croutons and an extra addition, pickled asparagus strips. My main ($20) was Paella including mussels, scallops, shrimp, slices of cured chorizo and shreds of chicken. The Paella came in a very hot stone bowl which held it's, and the contents, heat through out the meal. In my mind this called for a large glass of "draft" beer.
A quick glance at the menu showed all items priced by category. Salads $9, Burgers, in many different combinations, $15, Mains $20 and Sides $5.
The concept is great and the food wonderful. Give "Ash a try".
Three of us had dinner there, last night, the second night of operations. Beside a couple of minor flaws, as they get accustom to the new menu, it was really outstanding.
"Ash" is operating on the premise that "Cumin" had lost it's way and was growing too pricey. This new endeavor wants to fill the slot of a relaxed, neighborhood, informal, while upscale, meeting place with outstanding food and still reasonable pricing. Hopefully they have succeeded.
Marilyn and our guest shared most of their items. They started with and interesting warm mushroom and shredded Brussels sprout salad, delicious. That was followed by a vegetarian lasagna, again heavy on mushrooms, of several varieties, and fresh tomato's with a light mixture of cheeses mixed is a medium, smooth sauce. Lastly they finished with a warm Apple Crumble presented with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A lovely caramel sauce accented that whole dish.
I tackled a "Wedge" Salad, large enough to split ($9) with all the regulars; cherry tomatoes, blue cheese. corn bread croutons and an extra addition, pickled asparagus strips. My main ($20) was Paella including mussels, scallops, shrimp, slices of cured chorizo and shreds of chicken. The Paella came in a very hot stone bowl which held it's, and the contents, heat through out the meal. In my mind this called for a large glass of "draft" beer.
A quick glance at the menu showed all items priced by category. Salads $9, Burgers, in many different combinations, $15, Mains $20 and Sides $5.
The concept is great and the food wonderful. Give "Ash a try".
Thursday, January 16, 2014
"Salazar"
Jose Salazar has opened a small, 45 seats, new restaurant at 14th and Republic, behind Zula on 14th heading East. Obviously, the name of the place is the name of the chef-owner.
Monday night, with another couple, we tried it out. The results where terrific.
The table split an order of fried Brussels Sprouts with a side of excellent Aioli, great compliment to the sprouts, and one of the special "cured and potted' offerings, duck leg rillette with picked onions and jalapeno jam( sweet not hot). This comes with buttered rye bread toast so each could make an open faced sandwich to their liking.
I choose, for my next morsels, accompanied by a dark Rouge beer; "little fried oyster sandwich" ( operative word "little" about the size of a slider) with kimchi radish sprouts and garlic mayo. There must have been left over Aioli, and a separate plate of "Veal tongue a la plancha" with radish slices, hard boiled egg, frisee and salsa verde. The tongue came as three medallions, roasted and possibly slightly pickled. For dessert I had a small ramekin of hot, walnut, fig bread pudding with a scoop of Vanilla Gelato. Chefs have to stay up all night to come up with these dishes and ingredients.
Marilyn had "chicken thighs a plancha, broccolini, mustard spaetzle( she thought they were not firm enough), riesling soaked figs and tarragon" while the others has hand rolled cavatelli, braised rabbit, carrots, celery, pearl onions with cardamon-mascarpone cream( hardly rich, but very tasty) and a strictly vegetarian dish of wheatberries and several vegetables including swiss chard, napa cabbage, mushrooms, carrots and preserved meyer lemon.
I am anxious to return as the menu will change with availability and Jose is an interesting chef.
An interesting lunch spot, run by 2 women on Woodburn Ave. is the 452 Kitchen. They have a website and have been open for about a year. Their stress is healthy and vegetarian dishes. The other day I had a grilled Pimento Cheese sandwich, on Shadeau white bread, while Marilyn has a wonderful tomato soup and a Quinoa salad. It reminds me of a woman's tea room brought into the 21st century. The food is well prepared, the atmosphere pleasant and the great advantage is that it is quiet and no one rushes you if you want to linger and chat.
Monday night, with another couple, we tried it out. The results where terrific.
The table split an order of fried Brussels Sprouts with a side of excellent Aioli, great compliment to the sprouts, and one of the special "cured and potted' offerings, duck leg rillette with picked onions and jalapeno jam( sweet not hot). This comes with buttered rye bread toast so each could make an open faced sandwich to their liking.
I choose, for my next morsels, accompanied by a dark Rouge beer; "little fried oyster sandwich" ( operative word "little" about the size of a slider) with kimchi radish sprouts and garlic mayo. There must have been left over Aioli, and a separate plate of "Veal tongue a la plancha" with radish slices, hard boiled egg, frisee and salsa verde. The tongue came as three medallions, roasted and possibly slightly pickled. For dessert I had a small ramekin of hot, walnut, fig bread pudding with a scoop of Vanilla Gelato. Chefs have to stay up all night to come up with these dishes and ingredients.
Marilyn had "chicken thighs a plancha, broccolini, mustard spaetzle( she thought they were not firm enough), riesling soaked figs and tarragon" while the others has hand rolled cavatelli, braised rabbit, carrots, celery, pearl onions with cardamon-mascarpone cream( hardly rich, but very tasty) and a strictly vegetarian dish of wheatberries and several vegetables including swiss chard, napa cabbage, mushrooms, carrots and preserved meyer lemon.
I am anxious to return as the menu will change with availability and Jose is an interesting chef.
An interesting lunch spot, run by 2 women on Woodburn Ave. is the 452 Kitchen. They have a website and have been open for about a year. Their stress is healthy and vegetarian dishes. The other day I had a grilled Pimento Cheese sandwich, on Shadeau white bread, while Marilyn has a wonderful tomato soup and a Quinoa salad. It reminds me of a woman's tea room brought into the 21st century. The food is well prepared, the atmosphere pleasant and the great advantage is that it is quiet and no one rushes you if you want to linger and chat.
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