Winter Restaurant Wrap-Up
As a rule, I don’t blog dates I go on with Bryan. I’m busy taking pictures and thinking about what I might write, and it seems less like a date and more like … well, let’s just say I don’t do it. But we go out once a week, so that’s a lot of restaurants that I would tell you about in real life, but don’t get mentioned on the blog. So, let’s have a recap episode!
Ladder 15: We had the Korean tacos. They were good. For everything else, Pub and Kitchen does it better, and I actively disliked the goat cheese and potato cigars. But I loved Ansill, and it’s conveniently located. I would give it a shot again in a few months.
Mémé: I really enjoyed Mémé, even after ending up there during restaurant week (by accident.) The sizzling mussels give Fore Street’s wood oven roasted mussels a run for their money. I loved their chocolate cake; it smashed through the Capogiro barrier (as in “I would rather have had…”) Check it out. I’d definitely go back.
Tiffin Etc: I actually liked the murg makhani pizza. I love kati rolls, and was very sad that Tiffin’s were disappointing. The stuffed parathas were meh. It was just two of us, so I didn’t get to try the south indian options. On the upside, it was super cheap, so you don’t feel bad if you don’t love it. And, you can still order off the regular Tiffin menu, So, if you feel like your standard Tiffin order is getting a little stale, you can mix it up with some of the et ceteras on offer next door.
Meritage: When I go out, I like to taste as many things as possible, an occupational hazard developed from years of eating with 8 people when I went out. So, the snacks/small plates/larger plates setup at Meritage really worked for me. We had 3 snacks, 2 small plates, and 1 larger plate, and it was great variety at a great price. Plus, foie gras dumplings! I had a lovely time at Meritage. But, when I got home that night, they had canceled my opentable reservation. A sour note to end a nice evening. I’ve still already recommended it.
Percy Street Barbeque: I was so happy I got the Lockhart when I went! The Lockhart requires 4 or more people to order it, and gives you a taste of everything on the menu. On a return, I would get the brisket, pork belly and chicken, with pinto beans (this is saying something; I am not usually a bean fan), black eyed peas salad, green bean casserole and german potato salad. The root beer chili was also tasty and interesting, but it’s meat in a bowl instead of meat on a plate, and didn’t really feel like a side. The Lockhart comes with dessert, and I had the apple crisp. It was… smoky. Next time, I would get the german chocolate cake. (This was not a date, if you can’t tell from the 4+ people, and the existence of pictures.)
Stay tuned Wednesday for Part 2: Fond, 10Arts and more!
