Maritime– Valentine’s Day prompted the return of Mrs. Eats and me to Maritime. Chef Song is still putting out absolutely exquisite food. V-day brought a set menu including ahi tartar, roasted duck on puff pastry, sea bass over risotto (my favorite) and filet en croute (filet mignon cooked in a pastry shell). Desserts (Song’s true speciality if truth be told) were divine, coffee creme brulee and strawberries macerated with wine and served with a creme anglaise.
The big news about Maritime is not that the food is still good, or even that they’re still open. The news is that they’re changing their name, changing their service, and changing their vibe. The new name is Ambiance, the new vibe is a little slick and a little less top crust, and the service is $45 a person fix price menu only. I hope very much that this rebranding works. Chef Song is a treasure, and we’d do well to keep him in town.
Enotria– With new chef Tony Brenes overseeing the small, two-man kitchen — the second of the two men being Chef de Cuisine and 11-year Enotria vet Christian Sieck — things are very, very good at Enotria. The short rib ravioli, a surprisingly light dish all considered, with a wispy ravioli pasta, stuffed plump with flavor-infused short rib, topped with a single piece of pecorino and a dot of rich, syrupy balsamic, is absolutely out of this universe. Ask new wine director, the intense yet lovable Chad Seaburg, what to pair it with, and you’ll have yourself quite a nice evening.
The Terrace– Yummy morning and afternoon delights can be found at The Terrace, Town & Country’s newish dining spot. On the lunch menu, several dishes stand out, but none more so than the barbecue pork sandwich, a substantial spread of smokey pulled pork, sweet apples, and spicy barbecue sauce. Served on soft focaccia, the sandwich is enough for two meals, but especially filling when served with The Terrace’s fries which are freshly cut in-house and perfectly cooked.
Flaming Grill– The cafe fajitas at this little burger stand are, without a doubt, the best in town. Add to that the ever expanding beer menu (Oskar Blues full lineup anyone?) and you’ve got a killer combo.
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Greg – we just tried Ravenous, the newish spot that took over Plan B off Pocket Rd. Very nice. Here’s a little trivial pursuit for you. The chef, Mark, was the drummer in what orchestra? Why the Dutch Falcone orchestra of course! In fact the night we dined there Dutch and friends were in attendance. Nice place, friendly food. Unpretentious. Honest. Downright tasty in all regards. Wine list leans towards Clarksburgh. Not sure on the beer scene, as I know that’s what you prefer. We hope they make it. We’ll be back.
Regards, Dennis
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Wow..I am totally out of the loop. I didn’t know Plan B moved out. The owners told me they were opening another location..didn’t know they were leaving The Pocket. I look forward to trying Ravenous.
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