



Signage.
I had been meaning to check this place out since they opened. Unfortunately for me, when I finally got around to making plans to have dinner there, they had already ceased operations - til they acquired their liquor license anyway.
All the better, I suppose. Lord knows I like my booze!
While we waited for a table I enjoyed a pint of Allagash Black. It was then that I noticed the tight quarters, that is their dining room. I really hate practically being elbow to elbow with complete strangers. Not just that, but being seated in small tables. I can't stand tiny two-tops. And It drives me insane when they automatically bring a carafe of water, 2 glasses and a bread basket. Great. We're gonna order drinks so now you're gonna cram more shit on our table that already has aforementioned as well as 2 small plates and a candle on it?? How am I supposed to order anything with all this crap on here??
And of course, when I order a drink, I'm left with the bottle as well. Aaugh!! But I digress... My Sour Ale was good by the way. I'd gladly order one again.
Part 1 of the menu.
We came primarily for this - Popcorn Bacon. The cubed pork belly was great but the sauce was way too thin. I mean, it was downright watery.
Like I've said a million times before, I gotta have shishito peppers if they are on a menu. Biased or not, this was my 2nd favorite plate of food here. The addition of candied anchovies added a nice salty and sweet element to the dish.
The Pork Belly Tacos were also good. I could have eaten over half a dozen of these. But at $5 per taco, these were overpriced so I can't consider it a contender for my favorite plate of food I had for this meal.
I haven't liked Brussels sprouts until recently. And I liked these enough to say that I am officially a fan of brussels sprouts now. These came in the form of a hash with potatoes, poached egg and a bacon vinaigrette. Mmmm bacoooon. No wonder I enjoyed these so much.
Part 2 of the menu.
My favorite dish was actually a sandwich. The Bahn Mi, to be exact. The bread was warm, crusty and stuffed with various meats. It also had bitter greens in it, which I like on my sandwiches, a semi spicy slaw and fried quail eggs over the top for added richness. It was an excellent sandwich.
I left pleased for the most part. Although I came here for bacon, it was the sandwich that I'll remember. I'd gladly recommend it over any of the other dishes I had here. The sandwich alone would bring me back. But next time, I'll sit at the bar. You have more room there!
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