Ted's on Main (American-New)

We visited Ted's on Main, 20 S. Main Street, Medford, NJ 08055 (609-654-7011) last night. We arrived for our 6:30 reservation and were promptly seated.

Our server brought a taste of the crawfish appetizer special. It was delicious, so Ken ordered it for his appetizer. Jay ordered the charbroiled oysters which were excellent.

Warm, crusty bread was brought to the table.

Ken ordered the jumbo lump crab cake, which came atop a potato cake and included tiny asparagus.

Jay ordered the sea scallops, 10 nice-sized, beautifully cooked scallops atop a deliciously creamy risotto. Asparagus was included with the meal.

We don't usually order dessert, but once bananas foster was mentioned, Ken's eyes lit up. Ken proclaimed the bananas foster better than at Food for Thought. Jay had a most delicious ginger creme brulee.

There's a nice write up in The Philadelphia Inquirer

We will definitely return to try other dishes which piqued our interest.

Wines enjoyed:
2004 Joel Gott Zinfandel (CA)
2003 Samantha Starr Monterey County Chardonnay (Reserve/Cuvee)

• Dress: Casual.


• Service: Excellent.


• Decor: Simply elegant.


• Portions: Good.


• Prices: Moderate.


• Reservations: Suggested.

Food for Thought

For Mother's Day dinner, 7 of us revisited Food for Thought because the mothers wanted to go back.

While waiting for 2 arrivals, we enjoyed warm rolls, cornbread and flatbread.

Appetizers enjoyed:
Jay - Sashimi of tuna, asian pear & ginger salad, wasabi tobiko


Ken - Crispy calamari, spicy gazpacho salad, chipotle aioli


Mom Geri - Jumbo lump crab martini, mango cocktail sauce

Bert - Jumbo lump crabcake, English cucumber salad, potato sticks, Champagne tartar sauce


Roscoe - French onion soup
Mike - Herb gripped shrimp & fried tomatoes, smoked remoulade, avocado coulis
Maceo - Classic Caesar with seasoned croutons & parmesan tuile

Entrees:
Jay - Crab stuffed baby lobster tail & center cut petite filet mignon, truffle risotto & asparagus







Ken - Hand cut grilled filet mignon with slow roasted mushrooms & balsamic onions served with horseradish potato croquette and sauteed spinach




Mom Geri, Bert and Mike - Jumbo lump crabcakes, fettuccini & broccoli, roasted pepper sauce (Mom Geri had potatoes instead of fettuccini)





Roscoe - New Orleans gumbo with shrimp, crawfish, crab, andouille sausage & chicken served over seasoned rice



Maceo - Sauteed boneless breast of chicken in pesto, served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes & steamed vegetables



Desserts shared:
Apple pie with Haagen Daz ice cream and Bananas Foster (Ken's favorite)


They don't rush you - we stayed from 6:30-10:10 PM and had a most enjoyable time!

Wines enjoyed:
Syrah
Cotes de Rhone
2005 The Other
2005 Schmitt Sohne Riesling (Qualitatswein b.A.)

• Dress: Smart Casual.


• Service: Very Good.


• Decor: Classy. Comfortable seating. Piano player available.
  


• Portions: Good.


• Prices: Moderate.


• Reservations: Suggested.