Circles Thai (Collingswood)

We enjoyed a nice dinner with friends on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Circles Thai, 8 Powell Lane, Collingswood, NJ 08108 (856-869-0001). Delicious food and good company!

We shared many tasty appetizers:

Fried calamari - perfectly cooked!

We also enjoyed Crab and Pork Dumplings, but Jay must have forgotten to take the picture - they were so good!

Chicken satay

After the first round, we then tried the Thai Rolls:

and the Summer Rolls with Shrimp - very fresh!

Entrees:

Ken enjoyed the Garlic Basic Fried Rice with Pork (medium spicy). By this time, he was getting full, so half went home for next day's lunch:

Jay enjoyed the Roasted Rohan Duck Curry (medium spicy). Again, half went home for next day...

Other entrees enjoyed were the Crab Fried Rice...

and the Amazing Stir Fry with Chicken, which truly was amazing!

Dessert included Coconut Ice Cream

and S'mores Banana Spring Rolls

Wines enjoyed:

We had a wonderful time and look forward to returning to try other dishes. Service was excellent as well! Very casual (TV displayed Thai cooking and popular music was playing)

Ginger Asian Cuisine

It's nice when people miss you... We visited Ginger Asian Cuisine, 7 Wilkins Station Road, Medford, NJ, on Friday, February 2, 2018, and were greeted by everyone!

We enjoyed our meal and everyone in the restaurant was excited about the Philadelphia Eagles being in the Super Bowl! There were chants throughout our meal. Jay didn't participate, because she didn't want to jinx the Eagles! Once they win, it's ON!

Love the fried noodles and duck sauce. No hot mustard this time though...

Ken picked the appetizers - the ribs, which we love...

and the fried dumplings, which we think are the best we've had...

Entrees

Ken was craving the Mongolian Pork, which he devoured

Jay enjoyed the Chinatown-style Roast Duck Noodle Soup, which she slowly enjoyed...

causing Ken to order another appetizer - Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce (he took 2 home for a snack for the next day)

Wine enjoyed:

Ken likes their fortune cookies - they are thinner and crispier than the ones we normally get from other restaurants. Mochi came with the meal. They always provide fresh fruit with your bill.

Love this place!

Il Villaggio

Celebrating both Jay's, and Karin's, birthdays this month, we finally were able to get together (after cold and snow incidents) on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at Il Villaggio, 211 Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 (856-795-1778). We had a wonderful time, as usual. This time was a 3 1/2 hour lunch. So happy that we were able to take our time.

Lauren and Herman greeted us, and Nick our server was very attentive throughout. Every time the guys left to take a smoke break, he redid their napkins! Very cool!

We enjoyed warm bread with a sun-dried tomato spread:

We shared appetizers:

Broccoli Rabe and Sausage - sautéed in a roasted garlic olive oil, grape tomatoes (Ken's favorite!)

Blue Point Oysters

     Chilled...

     Casino...

Entrees:

Tortelloni Special

Pocono Trout Special 

Veal Affumicato - shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, shiitake mushrooms, smoked scamorza cheese, balsamic demi grace reduction

Scallops Risotto - diver scallops, over mushroom risotto, truffle essence

Dessert:

Pistacho Gelato and Cannolis

Chocolate Nutella Gelato

Purple candle!

Everything was delicious, and the entire experience was wonderful!

Even the coffee was good:

Wines enjoyed:

L'Oceano Ristorante

We enjoyed a wonderful meal with good friends, Diane and Zach, on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at L'Oceano Ristorante, 833 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood 08108 (856-833-9888), to help Jay celebrate her birthday. Everything was delicious!

The bread was so good, we had 3 loaves...

Small Plates were shared:

Grilled oysters with parmesan, parsley, and Bechamel (sorry for blurriness)

Crab Rangoon Flatbread, with crabmeat, Thai chili, horseradish creme fraiche, and scallions. Large portion was perfect for sharing!

Venison Meatballs, with marinara sauce and ricotta foam. Light and delicate...

Scallop Tacos, with pico de gallo, quest fresco, and creme fraiche. Yummy!

It looked so good, we ordered the Lobster Mac and Cheese!

Entrees:

Flat iron steak stuffed with crawfish, caramelized onions, & gorgonzola cheese, served over farro, finished in a red wine reduction. The picture doesn't do it justice!

Lobster Tail Thermador - amazing!

The Scallop appetizer, made into a meal. Perfectly cooked! Came with a mound of mashed potatoes.

Forgot to get a picture of the veal chop special. It was amazing!

Dessert:

Caramel Crunch Cake - light and just the right amount of sweetness! Perfect ending to the meal.

Wines enjoyed: