Thursday, February 27, 2020

My Kitchen: Mac and Cheese

Yesterday was Ash Wednesday so no meat for me.  Here is the mac and cheese recipe.  There are a few adjustments.  I added some sliced provolone, Land O' Lakes American cheese and locatelli cheese.  I also topped it with a little cheddar cheese, more locatelli and panko bread crumbs.  It was very yummy, if I do say so myself.  I didn't make a vegetable and I should have to make it a more complete meal, that's why there are only 4 thumbs up. The kitchen staff sucked because the dishes weren't washed until this morning.

Rating: 👍👍👍👍



Tuesday, February 25, 2020

G. W. Tavern - Washington Depot, CT

This was another beautiful Sunday ride!!  The tavern had a warm and cozy ambiance.  Many photos and busts of President Washington adorned the dining areas.  The room with the bar has a huge fireplace and it appears that there is outside dining during the nice weather.  Very homey.

Our server was one of the best we have ever had.  She was on the ball with everything even though it got quite busy.  She was exceptional!! Lee didn't even have to ask for more coffee. The food was meh.  It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything great.  Lee ordered a breakfast skillet that was good and it came with toast and fruit on the side.  I had the quiche with a small salad.  Unfortunately, my quiche was cold.  Not a sitting around cold, but a not completely cooked through cold.  I do really like when I get a salad or fruit with my brunch.  It's nice to have a little freshness. 

Before I give you my rating I want to say that there won't be many reviews for a while.  Lee and I have decided to eat at home more due to all the viruses going around.  Maybe I will take pictures of our dinners (only if they look good) and post them with a recipe, if there is a recipe.

Rating: 🍍🍍🍍

www.gwtavern.com




Sunday, February 23, 2020

West Street Grill - Litchfield, CT

Lee and I decided to go for a ride last weekend and we ended up in Litchfield.  What a nice ride!!  I don't think there is anything more beautiful than the sun hitting the trees on a cold winter day!
We stumbled upon this restaurant that has fabulous photographs of horses on the walls with a pleasant decor. 

I'm going to start with a small negative this time.  The service was lacking, but it was our waiters' second day, so he gets a pass, but I was surprised that the other waiters didn't step in to help him. 
The owner is a very nice man who walked around, checked on his guests, and cleared tables when needed.  It was impressive.

Lee ordered the ravioli and I ordered the croque madame.  The waiter asked if we wanted bread for the table, but we didn't get it for quite a while. When we did get it, it was freshly made and nice and crusty. 😋 Lee's ravioli was yummy and my croque madame was out of this world delicious.  I gave Lee the salad that came with my meal, but I did taste the very good dressing.  We both got creme brulee for dessert.  All in all a very nice place to eat, a little pricey, but it is Litchfield.

Rating: 😊😊😊😊

www.weststreetgrill.com





J. Lawrence Downtown - Bethel, CT

Lee and I went to J. Lawrence last weekend for brunch.  The place was hoppin'.  We were seated near the bathroom, which wasn't a problem, but it was freezing.  The waitstaff was friendly and discombobulated.  Lee ordered steak and eggs with coffee.  He said it may be the best steak and eggs that he ever tasted.  I ordered eggs benedict.  I wasn't thrilled with mine, but it was my own fault.  I didn't wear my glasses while reading the menu so I didn't see that there was avocado on the benny.  I don't like avocado and it was mushed up so I couldn't even get rid of it.  YUCK!  Other than me being a dufus, the food was good.

The service was another story.  It was not good.  Lee asked for more coffee twice without getting a refill, no spoon and had to request sugar.  I would think those things would be automatic.  The staff seemed a little chaotic and unorganized.  I personally think that service is as important as the food being good. 

Rating: 🍳🍳🍳

jlawrencect.com

I forgot to take a picture of the food so you get to see my sleepy dog.