On Friday, March 13, 2009, while Jay was in pain from hurting her back at the gym, we visited The Pop Shop in Collingswood. Jay was intrigued after watching Bobby Flay's Throwdown of grilled cheese.
Ken wanted to try the sliders, which were much bigger and juicier than what we're used to eating. Jay ate one, while Ken struggled through the other two. They were excellent!
He then selected a footlong hot dog, with bacon and cheese. It was so big, he couldn't finish. He had root beer.
Jay had to have the 5B's, which was Bobby Flay's inspiration. It was delicious! Goat cheese, brie, bacon, tomato on country white bread. It stayed crunchy to the end. Fries came with the meal, which she couldn't finish. She created a peach and vanilla soda.
We'll be back soon because both of us found items we wanted to try. Ken was interested in the bananas foster waffle and Jay craves biscuits with sausage gravy, especially since she didn't get to enjoy it in Atlanta!
29 March 2009
15 March 2009
Word of Mouth
We revisited Word of Mouth in Collingswood on Saturday with our friends Diane and Dave.
We had an 8 PM reservation and were promptly seated by the window!
Ken and Dave had the charred beef appetizer with horseradish sauce. It was delicious.
Dave also enjoyed the Caesar salad. Diane had the gnocchi and shrimp in a gorgonzola basil cream sauce - the gnocchi was light and perfectly cooked.
Jay wanted the baked crab and corn cobbler, but they were out, so she enjoyed mussels in a tomato-based sauce, which was spicy.
Ken and Dave devoured the filet mignon with gorgonzola. The entree came with sliced potatoes which had a crispy coating. Jay enjoyed the scallops special - huge scallops with rice and mixed vegetables. Diane had the crabcakes which came with angel hair pasta.
Vegetables for the entrees included snow peas and squash.
Everything was done to perfection and we all left quite full. Dave said he could have struggled through another filet, however.
Wines enjoyed:
2004 Estancia Central Coast Syrah
2006 Clayhouse Adobe Red
2007 Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc-Viognier
2007 Menage a Trois California White White
Dave was hoping for a chocolate milkshake from the Pop Shop, but it was closed by the time we left. Diane and Ken are going to the Pop Shop on Tuesday to celebrate Ken's birthday on Wednesday (Don't forget to get the 5 B's!)
We had an 8 PM reservation and were promptly seated by the window!
Ken and Dave had the charred beef appetizer with horseradish sauce. It was delicious.
Dave also enjoyed the Caesar salad. Diane had the gnocchi and shrimp in a gorgonzola basil cream sauce - the gnocchi was light and perfectly cooked.
Jay wanted the baked crab and corn cobbler, but they were out, so she enjoyed mussels in a tomato-based sauce, which was spicy.
Ken and Dave devoured the filet mignon with gorgonzola. The entree came with sliced potatoes which had a crispy coating. Jay enjoyed the scallops special - huge scallops with rice and mixed vegetables. Diane had the crabcakes which came with angel hair pasta.
Vegetables for the entrees included snow peas and squash.
Everything was done to perfection and we all left quite full. Dave said he could have struggled through another filet, however.
Wines enjoyed:
2004 Estancia Central Coast Syrah
2006 Clayhouse Adobe Red
2007 Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc-Viognier
2007 Menage a Trois California White White
Dave was hoping for a chocolate milkshake from the Pop Shop, but it was closed by the time we left. Diane and Ken are going to the Pop Shop on Tuesday to celebrate Ken's birthday on Wednesday (Don't forget to get the 5 B's!)
11 March 2009
Monsoon (Indian)
Although Jay had take-out before from Monsoon Fine Indian Cuisine, 4180 Dearborn Circle, Mount Laurel, (856-234-0080), she visited the buffet for lunch during her third day of Spring Break. It was well worth it. She wasn't the only one with the idea, because the place was packed!
Everything was fresh and delicious. Hot naan is brought to the table. Jay had two helpings of everything plus a little bit of rice pudding and the dumplings in honey.
The buffet came to $9.48 with tax.
Since she was alone, Jay only had water to drink. It was cold and refreshing.
Everything was fresh and delicious. Hot naan is brought to the table. Jay had two helpings of everything plus a little bit of rice pudding and the dumplings in honey.
The buffet came to $9.48 with tax.
Since she was alone, Jay only had water to drink. It was cold and refreshing.
- Dress - smart casual
- Service - excellent
- Decor - Minimalist
- Portions - It's a buffet...
- Price - buffet is reasonable; regular menu is a bit pricey for an Indian restaurant
- Reservations - Recommended for dinner
Barone's Tuscan Grille (Italian)
After bypassing it many times on the way to Barnacle Ben's, we finally visited Barone's Tuscan Grille, 280 Young Avenue, Moorestown, NJ, (856-234-7900), on Monday, March 9, 2009, to start Jay's Spring Break week.
Our server was Phillip, who was very helpful and attentive.
After asking for two appetizers which weren't available, Phillip recommended the Gamberi Pompeii to Jay. Rock shrimp sauteed with cherry peppers in a garlic butter wine sauce. It was spicily delicious!
Jay enjoyed 1/2 of the Vitello Milanese that she ordered. It was a large portion veal cutlets seasoned with lemon (very lightly) and topped with a baby green salad and fresh tomatoes.
Ken ordered the Bruschetta Barone as an appetizer and Pollo Parmigiana for an entree. The entree was so huge that he couldn't believe it was just a lunch portion.
Everything was good, but the gravy doesn't compare to La Posata in Marlton. Salads are included with the meal - fresh greens with a nice house dressing.
Crusty warm bread was brought to the table with olive oil. We missed the vinegar (we should have asked for it), but the bread was delicious.
Wine enjoyed:
2006 Vitiano Falesco Cabernet Merlot-Sangiovese
Our server was Phillip, who was very helpful and attentive.
After asking for two appetizers which weren't available, Phillip recommended the Gamberi Pompeii to Jay. Rock shrimp sauteed with cherry peppers in a garlic butter wine sauce. It was spicily delicious!
Jay enjoyed 1/2 of the Vitello Milanese that she ordered. It was a large portion veal cutlets seasoned with lemon (very lightly) and topped with a baby green salad and fresh tomatoes.
Ken ordered the Bruschetta Barone as an appetizer and Pollo Parmigiana for an entree. The entree was so huge that he couldn't believe it was just a lunch portion.
Everything was good, but the gravy doesn't compare to La Posata in Marlton. Salads are included with the meal - fresh greens with a nice house dressing.
Crusty warm bread was brought to the table with olive oil. We missed the vinegar (we should have asked for it), but the bread was delicious.
Wine enjoyed:
2006 Vitiano Falesco Cabernet Merlot-Sangiovese
- Dress - smart casual
- Service - excellent
- Decor - truly Italian - open floor with lots of tables
- Portions - large
- Price - reasonable
- Reservations - Recommended for dinner
16 February 2009
La Posata (Italian)
To cap off our anniversary celebration, we revisited La Posata, this time for lunch, on Valentine's Day. Our friend Larry had talked about the veal parm so much, that Jay ordered it with linguine. Ken ordered the chicken parm, with vegetables (squash). Both were the perfect size and the gravy was outstanding. We added the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, which was flavorful.
We enjoyed a nice portion of lightly friend calamari, which also came with a yummy tomato gravy. Fresh salads and bread completed the meal.
Although the portions were ample, we weren't stuffed when finished, because everything was light and delicious.
We enjoyed a 2006 Dolcetto Di Diano D'Alba Montagrillo with lunch.
We enjoyed a nice portion of lightly friend calamari, which also came with a yummy tomato gravy. Fresh salads and bread completed the meal.
Although the portions were ample, we weren't stuffed when finished, because everything was light and delicious.
We enjoyed a 2006 Dolcetto Di Diano D'Alba Montagrillo with lunch.
13 February 2009
Penang Malaysian & Thai Cuisine
Ken heard so much about Penang in Maple Shade, that we decided to visit for lunch today (continuing our anniversary weekend).
They have an extensive menu, so it was a bit difficult to make our selections. We finally choose as appetizers: Thai Lettuce Wraps, Satay (beef and chicken combo), and Thai spring rolls. Everything was fresh and delicious. You could tell the satay was grilled by its smoky flavor.
Ken selected # 86. Thai Green Curry Beef - Beef with eggplant, peppers, bamboo shoots, basil and lime leaves in a spicy coconut curry broth. Jay kept snatching the sauce from his dish for her rice, so it was so spicy and flavorful.
Jay enjoyed # 59. Kari Ayam - Dark Chicken and potato seasoned with red curry in coconut milk gravy. (She selected the white chicken meat, at an additional cost), which was delicious. Trying to be healthy, she added brown rice to the meal. She couldn't finish, so she took the rest home.
No dessert this time, although the Pulut Hitam (Black sticky rice with coconut milk) sounded really good. Perhaps next visit...
We will return, with friends, so that we can share dishes.
They have an extensive menu, so it was a bit difficult to make our selections. We finally choose as appetizers: Thai Lettuce Wraps, Satay (beef and chicken combo), and Thai spring rolls. Everything was fresh and delicious. You could tell the satay was grilled by its smoky flavor.
Ken selected # 86. Thai Green Curry Beef - Beef with eggplant, peppers, bamboo shoots, basil and lime leaves in a spicy coconut curry broth. Jay kept snatching the sauce from his dish for her rice, so it was so spicy and flavorful.
Jay enjoyed # 59. Kari Ayam - Dark Chicken and potato seasoned with red curry in coconut milk gravy. (She selected the white chicken meat, at an additional cost), which was delicious. Trying to be healthy, she added brown rice to the meal. She couldn't finish, so she took the rest home.
No dessert this time, although the Pulut Hitam (Black sticky rice with coconut milk) sounded really good. Perhaps next visit...
We will return, with friends, so that we can share dishes.
- Dress - casual
- Service - excellent
- Decor - double fountains, large booths and tables, open spaces, yet still cozy
- Portions - large
- Price - reasonable (lunch was $58, with 3 appetizers and 2 entrees)
- Reservations - Recommended for dinner
12 February 2009
Marcello's Fresh Catch Bistro
Becoming one of our favorites (especially since Emerald Fish closed), we enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Marcello's Fresh Catch Bistro today. (We're starting our anniversary weekend early)
We were seated immediately and proceeded to enjoy our wine, a 2006 Panarroz Jumilla, which was delicious.
Jay ordered from the Specials menu: The appetizer of BBQ Balsamic shrimp were jumbo-sized and accompanied by a spicy sauce. The South Beach Seafood Melody included shrimp, scallops, mussels and lump crabmeat with long grain rice in an aromatic tomato-based sauce.
Ken ordered the coconut shrimp, one of his favorites, as an appetizer. He enjoyed the chilean sea bass, blackened, with lemon butter.
We ordered the dinner sized portions and were thoroughly satisfied with our meal. What a nice start to a four-day weekend.
We were seated immediately and proceeded to enjoy our wine, a 2006 Panarroz Jumilla, which was delicious.
Jay ordered from the Specials menu: The appetizer of BBQ Balsamic shrimp were jumbo-sized and accompanied by a spicy sauce. The South Beach Seafood Melody included shrimp, scallops, mussels and lump crabmeat with long grain rice in an aromatic tomato-based sauce.
Ken ordered the coconut shrimp, one of his favorites, as an appetizer. He enjoyed the chilean sea bass, blackened, with lemon butter.
We ordered the dinner sized portions and were thoroughly satisfied with our meal. What a nice start to a four-day weekend.
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