Date
6/28/2016
Location
Clinton, next to the Outlets
36 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton, CT
What I ate
Burnt end croute
The Gams pizza (Aged cheddar, smoked chicken, scallions, and raspberry-honey BBQ sauce)
What I drank
Black Hog S.W.A.G.
Two Roads Esspressway
Website
CHOW
Thoughts
I'm out of practice, so please forgive the brevity.
The only negative I can conjure up is that it took a little while for the waitress to notice my glass was empty. That said, I'm sure I would've gotten her attention if I'd tried to get it.
The small outdoor space is nice, too. I hope they do something with it for lazy summer nights.
P.S. To the woman a few tables over - If I can see the pink in your steak from my table, your steak is not well done.
P.P.S. I went back a few days later, just before leaving CT, and had a great meal with friends.
Recap
Pros - Tasty food, good pacing
Cons - Nothing stood out, I'd just be picking nits
Overall - Big fan. I'm moving soon and I'm sad I waited so long to find this place.
Monday, October 24, 2016
Bistro Mediterranean and Tapas Bar
Date
10/4/2014
Location
Shoreline Westbrook
704 Boston Post Road
What I ate
Piquillo peppers stuffed with braised lamb in a port wine and shallot sauce
Steak tartare with quail egg and garlic crostini
Octopus with chili sauce
What I sampled
Codfish croquettes
Fried eggplant with mozzarella over a tomato ragu with basil pesto
Duck empanadas
Who came
Helena, Rempe, Erin, Ethan, Christine, Jolene, Michael, Talina, Lisbeth, Elias, Carla, Lia
Website
Bistro - Westbrook
Thoughts
I started this review over two years ago and never finished. Unfortunately, my memory is a little foggy. Fortunately, I went back a few times and had a bunch of other dishes. I went by myself once or twice - thanks, Old Lyme Town Band! - and with friends for a few other dinners. All told, the food was always delicious, the service and ambiance were nice, and the prices weren't bad. It's one of my favorite places on the shoreline.
Recap
Pros - delicious, varied, and (apparently) authentic tapas
Cons - still working on service, minimal beer selections
Overall - This is a great place for a nice night out, especially with a group. I'll have to go back and get entrees, but the variety of interesting and tasty tapas will win out almost every time. Go here. Bring friends.
10/4/2014
Location
Shoreline Westbrook
704 Boston Post Road
What I ate
Piquillo peppers stuffed with braised lamb in a port wine and shallot sauce
Steak tartare with quail egg and garlic crostini
Octopus with chili sauce
What I sampled
Codfish croquettes
Fried eggplant with mozzarella over a tomato ragu with basil pesto
Duck empanadas
Who came
Helena, Rempe, Erin, Ethan, Christine, Jolene, Michael, Talina, Lisbeth, Elias, Carla, Lia
Website
Bistro - Westbrook
Thoughts
I started this review over two years ago and never finished. Unfortunately, my memory is a little foggy. Fortunately, I went back a few times and had a bunch of other dishes. I went by myself once or twice - thanks, Old Lyme Town Band! - and with friends for a few other dinners. All told, the food was always delicious, the service and ambiance were nice, and the prices weren't bad. It's one of my favorite places on the shoreline.
Recap
Pros - delicious, varied, and (apparently) authentic tapas
Cons - still working on service, minimal beer selections
Overall - This is a great place for a nice night out, especially with a group. I'll have to go back and get entrees, but the variety of interesting and tasty tapas will win out almost every time. Go here. Bring friends.
Quattro's
Date
8/17/2014
Location
Downtown Guilford
14 Water Street, Guilford, CT
What I ate
Cream of mushroom soup
Duck breast finished in an orange, cherry, and Grand Marnier sauce with sauteed spinach and mashed potatoes
Who came
Mom and Dad
Website
Quattro's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar
Thoughts
This has been sitting in "to write" for over two years, but I wanted to get it out for completeness's sake. I remember enjoying the meal and thinking that I needed to spend more time in Guilford's little downtown. Sadly, I didn't, and now I've moved away.
8/17/2014
Location
Downtown Guilford
14 Water Street, Guilford, CT
What I ate
Cream of mushroom soup
Duck breast finished in an orange, cherry, and Grand Marnier sauce with sauteed spinach and mashed potatoes
Who came
Mom and Dad
Website
Quattro's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar
Thoughts
This has been sitting in "to write" for over two years, but I wanted to get it out for completeness's sake. I remember enjoying the meal and thinking that I needed to spend more time in Guilford's little downtown. Sadly, I didn't, and now I've moved away.
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