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Off Broadway Drafthouse

Sunday, April 16th, 2017

20170212_124554To say Off Broadway Drafthouse is an upgrade from the preceding South Bay Lounge is an understatement. The new incarnation that opened last May is cleaner, more restaurant-like than dive bar and has much better food. If you find yourself near South Towne Mall for some reason, it’s worth a visit.

There’s a nice variety of sandwiches on the menu. The War Pig ($11) has a lot of flavor, starting with the moist pork chop, followed by the crispy bacon, the lightly grilled ham and the slightly tangy aioli. Next time I may try the Egg Salad Angelique ($9).

On Fridays, the fish fry is a must. Your choices are walleye, cod, blue gill and lake perch. The blue gill ($14) is fresh, moist and perfectly crispy on the outside. It didn’t need any lemon or dipping sauce, yet I still used the homemade tartar, which was so good–it’s basically an aioli–that I was dipping my fries in it. The accompanying cole slaw is creamy, and the corn bread was served cold (I prefer warm).

20170331_120840The Royal House Salad ($9) is tossed with a citrus vinaigrette and has a nice mix of veggies, with added crunch from the various nuts. The added grilled chicken was tender.

The Airway Chicken Wings ($10) were juicy, and the spice rub is primarily a smoky paprika. Like the fish, you won’t need any dipping sauce with them. Other “shares” include Drafthouse mussels ($12) and house spiced nuts ($5).

The rest of the menu is comprised of entrees such as the herb-roasted game hen ($13) and “game day bites” such as butter fat popcorn ($4).

Off Broadway Drafthouse is open Tuesday-Sunday for lunch and dinner, and it serves brunch on the weekends.

Off Broadway Drafthouse Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

Everly

Saturday, January 7th, 2017

tuna-bologneseOne part of Bluephies became Miko Poke, and the other part is now Everly, a California-inspired restaurant that leans heavy on vegetables and grains. Food Fight did a commendable job of making clever, unique restaurants that are worthy of regular visits.

The bright space of Everly includes a full bar, though there are currently no plans for happy hour or nightly drink specials, according to a bartender. I look forward to the summer, when a full-service outdoor eating area will open.

Everly’s menu is robust, so I did my best to try a cross-section of it, starting with the “Vegetables” section. The serving size of the yellow curry eggplant ($7) dish was much smaller than expected. The eggplant was perfectly tender, and the chiles added some welcomed heat, but the curry sauce itself was bland.

The best way to describe the Tuna Conserva Sandwich ($12) is fresh. Everything from the ample tuna to the cucumbers and roasted red peppers exuded freshness. The lemon caper aioli provided the flavor for this sandwich, which was held firmly together by toasted bread. You’ll also find a burger ($12) and a roasted chicken sandwich ($12) among the sandwiches.

mushrooms-eggplant“Things on Toast” is actually a section of the menu, and I ordered the seasonal mushroom toast ($11). It’s a minor point, but I liked that the semi-sour, (marrow) buttery toast had slits cut into it to make it easier to pull apart and eat. The abundance of mushrooms, which included shiitake and crimini, captured the flavors of the garlic and herbs with which they were sauteed.

Among the pastas, I chose the Buckwheat Bolognese ($16). The ground Heritage pork, which I look forward to eating at every restaurant in which it’s served, was dry and flavorless, and the buckwheat fettuccine was under-cooked (too al dente for this dish). Fortunately, they were saved by the deep, complex Bolognese sauce, which must’ve absorbed all of the flavor from the pork.

The only sections I missed were salads (I already had enough veggies here) and big/small plates. The latter includes buttermilk fried chicken ($9) and pork + white corn grits ($16). Brunch is served on the weekends.

Everly is open for lunch on weekdays, dinner every day and brunch on weekends.

Everly Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

The Thirsty Goat

Sunday, December 11th, 2016

20161210_162719The Thirsty Goat replaced the former Casa del Sol in Fitchburg. The menu features typical American fare and some smokehouse items and reminds me of Tony Roma’s, which used to exist a few blocks away.

Although it’s not a destination restaurant, the Thirsty Goat does help fill the restaurant void in Fitchburg. According to a server, it will start brewing its own beer next year.

As expected with a smokehouse menu, your table includes homemade BBQ sauces. All four were essentially the same, but I found myself using the chipotle one the most. One way to try all the smokehouse items is the sampler platter ($22.99).

  • The meat came off the ribs easily and had enough flavor that it didn’t require any sauce.
  • On the other hand, the brisket was mild in flavor and a bit dry, requiring sauce.
  • The sausage was dense, had a good snap and had a slight heat.
  • You get one each of pulled pork, brisket and chicken in the smoked sliders appetizer ($10.99). The chicken really stood out by being moist and smoky.

20161210_162617The rest of the menu has burgers/sandwiches, entrees, salads and a Friday fish fry.

  • The Atlantic cod ($12.99) was a bit soggy–I prefer my fried fish crunchy. I’m glad I didn’t get the all-you-can eat version ($17.99).
  • The broasted chicken (2 pieces for $8.99, 4 for $12.99) perfectly combined crunchy and tender textures. It’s a hidden gem on the menu.
  • The salmon fillet ($16.99) was a pleasant surprise. The menu doesn’t describe it, but the salmon is heavily seasoned and was bursting with flavor.
  • As for the sides, the beans are slightly sweet and spicy but the red peppers overtook the flavor. There was good heat in the corn but it was otherwise bland. The corn bread was like spongecake and served at room temperature. The mac and cheese was creamy but average.

The Thirsty Goat is open every day for lunch, dinner and carryout.

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See more photos in our Thirsty Goat Flickr album.

The Thirsty Goat Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

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