| Neighborhood Flavor |
[Aug. 22nd, 2008|08:52 am] |
Last night I went to a local restaurant, The Richmond for dinner. This place had been highly recommend as an excellent, quiet, reasonably-priced neighborhood restaurant (and in my neighborhood), so I was looking forward to trying it.
I met my friend, Pamela, there for a late dinner last night. At 8:30, the place was pretty full but still quiet. The Richmond has a couple of different small dining rooms with alcoves and that really helps keep the noise level down. We were seated immediately; no waiting around for our reservation. The service was good; not over-the-top but skilled and attentive.
The Richmond's menu isn't long, but it has a nice assortment of dishes. I selected the Whisky Braised Oxtail with a Maine Diver Scallop on creamy polenta for my starter. This was an extremely well-conceived and executed dish. The delicate scallop was perfectly complimented by the rich and rustic flavor and texture of the oxtail. I really enjoyed it. Pamela had the Potato Leek Soup with Crab Dumplings, which was creamy and tasty.
For the main course, I went with the Roast Pork Tenderloin with Macaroni & Cheese with white bean puree & Spring Vegetables and Pamela opted for the Braised Monk Fish with heirloom tomatoes, white wine, & oyster mushrooms. My pork was flavorful and juicy and the mac & cheese was very good -- a nice combination of cheeses. The monk fish dish was well-composed, the fish delicate with a great mix of flavors.
The Richmond gives you a lot of food. I had leftovers from my entree, which is very unusual for me! The entire meal, with two glasses of wine each, came to just under $100 for the two of us (before tip), which was an excellent price for a thoroughly enjoyable meal.
I'll certainly be going back to the Richmond; it is hard to beat the price, quality, and convenience. |
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That sounds delicous, particularly the oxtail/scallop starter. | |
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