Pickles

936 Aquidneck Ave.

Middletown, RI  02842

(401) 849-3950

www.picklesdeliri.com

February 28, 2014

Thanks to another appointment, I once again found myself in the Newport area.  I just love sandwiches so I decided to go to a place in nearby Middletown that I have been driving by for years – Pickles.

A while back, the restaurant sign used to read:  Pickles – A Deli.  One day while we were driving past, my sister announced that she wanted to go to PicklesADeli.  I started laughing and explained that the “a deli” part was just the description as to what Pickles was.  To this day I still refer to Pickles as “PicklesADeli.”

I pulled into the parking lot which was quickly filling up because it was lunchtime.  When I got inside, I was surprised at how large the dining area was.  There were several tables – most of them occupied – and on the wall were two large notice boards with the Pickles specialty sandwiches listed.

I had previously checked out their online menu (click here to view), so I already knew what I wanted.  I ordered a “Jaws,” which is their house made tuna salad in Syrian bread with melted Muenster cheese and tomato ($6.75).  I also pulled a can of Coke out of a nearby cooler ($1).  The cashier was extremely friendly and complimented the ring I was wearing.  I noticed that the other members of staff seemed like they were in a great mood as well.  Pickles must be a fun place to work!  My total came to $8.37.

I sat at a nearby table and waited for my sandwich to be made.  While I was hanging around, I noticed a few customers coming in that seemed to be regulars.  They were greeted warmly and made small talk with the staff.  I looked around and saw that all of the patrons seated had smiles on their faces as they were eating their lunches.  The whole scene was really getting me excited for my meal.

When my sandwich was ready I noticed on the board that Pickles serves a side order of potato salad.  I decided to get one before leaving which came to $2.71.  With my bag in hand, I decided to set off for the beach.

I drove down the road and parked at Easton’s Beach in Newport.  I turned off the car, turned up the radio and dug into my food.  I went for the potato salad first and it was delicious.  The potatoes were skin-on Red Bliss and were cut into thick chunks and covered with a tasty dill sauce.  It left my mouth with a pleasant flavor.

Next up was my “Jaws” sandwich.  This was excellent as well!  Although a bit difficult to eat in the car, the Syrian bread was soft while the cheese and the tuna were hot and fresh.  I really liked the way they layered the tomatoes into the sandwich.  They were very thinly sliced and slid right into the bread perfectly.  All in all it was a fantastic lunch for a great price.

I will absolutely be going to Pickles again, hopefully sooner than later.  Sandwiches are definitely my thing and I can’t wait to try one of their other recommended favorites.  I also noticed a steaming bowl of broccoli and cheese soup going by, so next time I plan on staying inside and having another scrumptious deli lunch at Pickles.

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Oxford Tavern

446 Waterman Ave.

East Providence, RI  02914

(401) 572-3799

www.oxfordtavern.com

February 26, 2014

Here at New England Bites, we like our fans to read the entire review before revealing our opinion on whether or not we enjoyed ourselves.  Well brace yourselves, because I’m about to drop a spoiler:

WE LOVED OXFORD TAVERN! 

We’re no stranger to East Providence, but Mom and I had never been to Oxford Tavern before.  The restaurant is very unassuming from the outside.  It looks like a typical tavern complete with an adjacent parking area.  Once inside, you’ll find that it’s more than your average neighborhood bar.

We arrived just as the restaurant opened, so we were the evening’s first customers.  The chef/owner was there to greet us and make small talk as he and the staff put the finishing touches on the décor.  Mom and I sat in the raised dining room located just across from the bar and diagonally from the open kitchen where diners can watch the chef prepare the food.

Our waitress came over to take our drink order.  I was dying to try the house made sangria ($8) and Mom wanted something “fun,” so the waitress suggested a glass of RumChata ($9).  We both love RumChata and Mom was very pleased with her drink, which arrived in a martini glass.  My sangria, which I noticed the bartender had ladled from a large glass jug on the bar, was fantastic.  It had a deep, rich flavor and the fruit was very fragrant. 

We were also given a glass of fried spaghetti – an Oxford Tavern hit.  These long, crunchy noodles had been fried and seasoned with hot Cajun spices.  The snack was presented in such a way that if you didn’t know what you were looking at, you would think it was a table decoration.  The spaghetti was addictive and very tasty.  We munched on these throughout our entire feast.

For our entrees, Mom decided on the Bolognese ($14) with her choice of pasta of the day.  She chose Campanelle.  I decided to choose from the specials menu and went with the butternut ravioli ($12).  The ravioli was listed as an appetizer, but I was assured that I could order it as my main meal.

While we were waiting for our dinner, we were given a plate of sliced bread with oil for dipping.  We had just started on the bread when we noticed that two steaming plates were headed for our table.

Now I have had butternut ravioli at many other restaurants, but this was hands down the best version of this dish that I’ve ever had.  The ravioli was topped with crumbled gorgonzola cheese and smothered with a thick maple walnut cream sauce with real walnuts scattered throughout.  The sauce had a rich maple flavor and the saltiness of the gorgonzola cheese kept the overall sweetness at bay.  It was a perfect combination.  The walnuts were thick and crunchy and the ravioli was filled, but not overstuffed, with fresh squash.  I used the remaining slices of bread to soak up the sauce because I didn’t want to leave a single drop behind.

Mom’s dish was more than she expected.  Like me and the butternut ravioli, Mom has ordered pasta Bolognese just about everywhere, but this particular interpretation knocked her socks off.  The meat – a mixture of veal, pork, beef and sausage – was tender and flavorful.  The generous amount of pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was savory and had a pinkish hue to it that was probably due to a mixture of cream rather than straight tomato sauce.  Mom eats a lot of pasta and at this point in her life she can recognize a standout plate.  She raved about her meal all the way home.

There wasn’t a morsel of food left in front of either of us.  The total for today’s dinner came to $45.08 – money well spent for quality.  This was home cooking at its best.  Click here to view the menu and learn more about Oxford Tavern’s regular meals and daily specials.

Oxford Tavern has become one of our new favorite places.  The restaurant was clean and the dark color scheme was warm and relaxing.  You’ll feel comfortable dining here after a long day at work or treating some friends to an amazing meal before a night on the town.  The Oxford Tavern has big city cuisine in an unexpected place.  It is truly a hidden gem that you can’t miss.

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Rosemary & Thyme

382 Spring St.

Newport, RI  02840

(401) 619-3338

www.rosemaryandthymecafe.com

February 25, 2014

Hey guys!  Laura here.  I don’t normally go it alone, but I had an afternoon appointment in Newport and so I decided to take myself to lunch.  I’m always in a sandwich mood, so when I surfed the web for lunch suggestions I was directed to a place called Rosemary & Thyme.

Described as an artisan café and boulangerie, Rosemary & Thyme is located in the historic Thames Street area.  I pulled into the 15 minute parking area and stepped inside.  Right away I was greeted with the smell of something on the grill.  I couldn’t make out what it was, but as I got further indoors I found the dining area was a bit smoky.

I approached the counter and was greeted by a woman who was raving about the freshly-baked fragrance of some raspberry pastry.  As I was ordering my sandwich I definitely could smell the fruitiness of the treats and planned on taking something delicious home for Mom.

Before leaving the house I pulled up the Rosemary & Thyme sandwich menu online (click here to view) and decided that I would be getting the Brie and Bartlett Pear, which was described as grilled bourbon/ginger poached pears, Italian prosciutto, caramelized onions, French brie and field greens served on a grilled baguette ($7.25).  My mouth was watering just thinking about how good this would taste.

Along with my sandwich, I ordered a beautiful Nutella and almond croissant ($2.95) to take home.  My total came to $11.02.  I had forgotten to order a drink while I was at the counter so I went back and ordered something called the Terminator – a blend of cold brew coffee and coffee syrup.  My total for the Terminator was $4.05.

My sandwich came out pretty fast and you could tell it had just been made because the bag was nice and hot.  Since finding a parking spot in Newport can be difficult, I decided to hide out in a Dunkin Donuts lot and chow down.

My pear sandwich was cut in half and looked delicious.  When I took a bite, I realized that this sandwich was going to be hard to eat in the car.  The slippery pears and onions kept escaping the crunchy bread, but I tried to keep everything together as much as possible.  The prosciutto was very tasty and had a smoky flavor, the brie was creamy and the baguette – although a bit crunchy – had a nice texture.  The only problem I had was the field greens.  I was trying to decide whether or not it was the greens themselves or the vinaigrette that was used but something tasted bitter to me.  To be fair, I am not the biggest fan of field greens.  However, I thought the other flavors in the sandwich would have overpowered them.

My Terminator drink was good, but nothing to write home about.  The biggest star today was definitely the croissant, although it was a little too flaky.  The croissant was both topped and filled with Nutella hazelnut spread and had a layer of almond paste inside.  It was large enough to split between two people and both Mom and I enjoyed it a lot.

Entering Rosemary & Thyme was like stepping into a busy European café.  There are only five tables and not much room to move around, but that gives the restaurant a quaint and cozy vibe that a lot of people enjoy.  The décor is cute and the staff was very friendly.  I would describe Rosemary & Thyme as a place where artistic types get together and share stories of world travel and humanitarianism.

Would I go back to Rosemary & Thyme?  I would, but I would try to stay away from anything with field greens (or just ask the staff to remove them from my sandwich).  Again, this is my personal taste.  Don’t let that stop you from visiting this restaurant and having a scrumptious meal and experiencing the savory side of Newport.

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Gennaro's Eatery

12 Blanchard Road

Quincy, MA  02169

(617) 773-1500

www.gennaroseatery.com

February 22, 2014

I’m still full.

Mom and I have been dining at Gennaro’s Eatery for many years, and each time we visit we spend the rest of the ride back to Fall River talking about how delicious our meals were.

Gennaro’s Eatery is what every casual Italian restaurant should be.  When you first step foot into the restaurant you are smacked in the face with the smell of fresh bread.  Once inside, your eyes light up when you take a peek at their display case filled with large cakes that look like they should be on the cover of a magazine.

One of the best things about Gennaro’s Eatery is Gerry – the rotund chef/owner who is always there to greet you.  You’ll often see him at the kitchen window taking catering orders and handing out large bags of food to go.  With the restaurant named after his father, you can tell that Gerry takes pride in everything that leaves his kitchen.

Mom and I were quickly seated in the dining room and given menus to peruse.  I already knew what I was getting, but Mom was still deciding between a few Italian dishes.  When our waitress – Kelly – came over with a basket of fresh bread, Mom and I were ready to order.  Mom chose the chicken parmigiana with angel hair pasta ($10.99) and I decided to create my own small calzone ($8.99).  It comes with your choice of four fillings (each additional filling is $1.50) so I went with pepperoni, black olives, spinach and feta cheese.  We also ordered two fountain drinks (Diet Pepsi) at $2.49 each.

Now I have gotten the calzone before, so I knew what I was in for.  I knew that a football-sized meal was about to be presented to me on a pizza pan, but I didn’t care.  I was starving and ready to eat.

Gennaro’s is always busy, but we got lucky in that there was one large party and only a few scattered diners when we arrived.  I say this because the parking situation is tight, but a space is definitely worth waiting for.  The décor is clean and simple and the dining room includes a mixture of table and booths.

Everything is cooked to order at Gennaro’s, but the food still arrives at an appropriate time.  Kelly brought over both plates (pan, in my case) and everything looked perfect.  Later on, we found out that Mom’s chicken parm was actually the lunch portion.  We can’t even imagine how big the dinner plate is!  Mom’s chicken was all white meat and very tender.  The sauce was a blend of crushed tomatoes and the angel hair pasta was cooked perfectly.  She loved the taste and would recommend this dish.

My meal also came with a side of the tasty crushed tomato sauce for dipping, and the calzone was absolutely stuffed with my chosen fillings.  Sometimes with calzones there can be more bread than filling, but not in this case.  There was some extra dough at the ends but it was about 96 percent loaded with pepperonis, olives, feta and spinach surrounded by a layer of cheese.  The bread was soft, the flavors came together perfectly and I ate this thing like I was in a contest.

Of course, we couldn’t leave Gennaro’s without having a slice of their famous tiramisu.  As full as we were, we decided to pass on sharing one piece and ended up with two large bowls filled with creamy tiramisu ($4.50 each).  The temperature in the refrigerator may have been turned up too high because the middle of the tiramisu had a tiny crunch to it, but I actually like this so I had no problem with it.  The tiramisu was thick, soaked with espresso, drizzled with chocolate sauce and topped with real whipped cream.  It was heavenly.

Do you remember that viral video of the snake that split in half because it was trying to devour a baby hippo?  I literally felt like both the snake and the hippo.  That’s how full I was.

We can’t get enough of Gennaro’s Eatery.  Mom and I have had many different meals here and we’ve loved everything we’ve ever been served.  The food is fresh, the staff is friendly, the restaurant and restrooms are clean and Gerry is a heartthrob.  You can’t go wrong!  Click here to read the menu.

Today’s total came to $36.34 – a steal for all of the food we had.  As we shuffled back to the car, we were talking about how much we love Gennaro’s Eatery.  It is truly one of our top five restaurant discoveries since starting New England Bites in 2007.  Simply stated – we love it!

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Scialo's County Bakery

10 Olney St.

Seekonk, MA  02771

(508) 336-8312

www.facebook.com/ScialosCountyBakery

February 11, 2014

Scialo’s County Bakery has been a favorite of ours for a while now.  This classic Italian bakery has everything your heart – or sweet tooth – desires, but what makes Scialo’s special is the quality of the baked goods.

Tucked away in a plaza located in an out-of-the-way residential part of town, Scialo’s is bigger than it looks once you step in side.  Several display cases hold their famous cupcakes, eclairs, sandwiches, muffins, biscotti and those deliciously addictive and colorful Italian cookies.

In the center of the store is a revolving display of specialty cakes, tortes and cookie platters that will make your mouth water.  Some may find that the prices here are steeper than your average neighborhood bakery, but you are absolutely getting what you pay for at Scialo’s.

Every time we come here, Mom and I order two lemon muffins.  These soft, fresh muffins are quite large and overstuffed with tangy lemon filling.  We recommended the lemon muffins to my aunt and her girlfriend and they both enjoyed them very much.

On this visit, Mom also bought six cupcakes for my sister as part of her Valentine’s Day gift.  She ordered six white cupcakes – four with Valentine’s decorations and two with lemon filling.  My sister couldn’t wait to eat them and soon after opening the box, she scarfed down two cupcakes.  She loved them.

We’ve had so many good desserts from Scialo’s that it’s hard to list them all, but some of our favorites include the coconut macaroons, the almond macaroons (round almond cookies with a blast of almond paste in the center – so outstandingly good), rum cake (absolutely soaked in sweet rum) and the small platter of mixed Italian cookies. 

Mom tends to always go for plain cookies so when she saw a package of pink buttons, she ripped them off the shelf and put them on the counter.  These tiny shortbreads are dense and very tasty.  You can polish off an entire bag without blinking an eye.

Our grand total for today’s visit (six cupcakes, two muffins and a bag of cookies) came to $14.57.

From the same family as the Scialo Bros. Bakery in Providence, Scialo's County Bakery stands on its own and is one of the best around.  Do yourself a favor and stop in when you’re in Seekonk.  You’ll come out with armloads of breads, boxes of cupcakes and perhaps a platter or two of tasty cookies to munch on the ride home.

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Pink Box Desserts

85 Faunce Corner Road

Dartmouth, MA  02747

(774) 992-7334

www.pinkboxdesserts.com

February 14, 2014

A while back, Mom and I went to a pastry shop in Medford called Danish Pastry House and had our very first French macaroon.  Now if you don’t know, French macaroons are different than “American” style macaroons because they are not made of coconut.  Instead, they are delicious little bite-sized cookies that have a cotton candy-like stickiness and are soft with a crispy exterior.  In the center is a strip of filling and they sort of resemble tiny whoopie pies, but come in a rainbow of different colors.  We never thought we’d be able to get these to-die-for treats around this area …

… until Pink Box Desserts showed up.

We noticed Pink Box hidden away in a small plaza in Dartmouth a few months ago.  Mom and I vowed to stop in one day and fill up on goodies, but after some online research, decided to hold off a bit due to the prices.  We Fall River gals are used to the mom and pop bakeries where you can walk out with two boxes filled with pastries for only $7.  At Pink Box, a 14” cake is over $100.  It’s that kind of place.

To me, this could mean one of two things:  The desserts are out of this world or completely overpriced.

I decided to check them out on – of all days – Valentine’s Day.  I was dying for a macaroon and so was Mom, but when I walked into Pink Box the line was almost out the door.  Annoyed (as always when I have to wait), I got in line and tried to see what was in the bakery cases, but couldn’t due to the crowd.  All I got was this picture of the macaroons in their refrigerated case.

When it was my turn to be served, I chose four macaroons:  green tea, honey lavender, salted caramel and crème brulee.  The girl behind the counter had to go in the back to retrieve the green tea macaroon because it was still frozen.  She warned me not to eat it right away, and according to the website, the macaroons are best eaten at room temperature.

My total came to $10.62 for four cookies.  We’re not used to spending that much on so little, so Mom and I were hoping that they were worth it.

When I got them home, the cookies were thawed and ready to be devoured.  We first tried the honey lavender.  This was – hands down – one of the best desserts I’d ever eaten.  EVER.  I hesitated trying the other macaroons because I didn’t want to taint my palate with another flavor.  It was basically perfume for your mouth.  The cookie was lavender with a honey center.  I can’t say enough about how good this was.

The other flavors – salted caramel, crème brulee and green tea – tasted exactly like they were supposed to.  You would be able to tell what you were eating without even looking at the color or the cookie.  The green tea had that tea bitterness yet was so tasty in macaroon form; the salted caramel had tiny bits of salt on top and a thick layer of gooey caramel in the center; and the crème brulee was a shocking bite of sweetness.

The macaroons at Pink Box were better – and bigger – than the ones we died over at the Danish Pastry House.

Pink Box Desserts has a lot of different delectables to choose from.  Although we only tried the macaroons, the eclairs, cupcakes and other goodies looked amazing.  Please check out the menu by clicking here.

I will absolutely be back to Pink Box, although Mom and I joked that it should be called “White Bag” because that’s what my macaroons were housed in.  (But I did see lots of pink boxes going by.)

Bring your wallet and your taste buds because you’ll need both.  You will not be disappointed.

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Taphouse Grille

159 South Main St.

Fall River, MA  02721

(508) 679-9500

www.taphousegrille.com

February 11, 2014

Today felt like a drinks and apps day, so where better to get those things than right in our own backyard!

People have been raving about Taphouse Grille for years, but Mom and I had never been.  After finally having lunch here, we realized that we had been missing out on many a scrumptious meal.

We were lucky enough to find a parking spot right in front of the restaurant, which is located right across the street from the Fall River Justice Center.  Mom and I took that as a sign that we were going to have a great time at Taphouse, and we were right!

Taphouse Grille is a modern pub with a beautiful bar area, several cozy booths and banquettes along the walls, and many tables and chairs for you to choose from.  Above each booth and scattered throughout the restaurant are flat screen TVs for you to watch while you’re having your meal.  A lot of people may not think much of Fall River’s downtown area, but stepping inside Taphouse is like being transported to a more upscale part of town.

Our waiter – Jeff – brought over the food and drink menus.  Mom decided on a cappuccino martini ($7.50) and I spotted sangria on the list.  Since I’d never had sangria before, I had to enlist Jeff’s help.  He suggested the watermelon sangria ($6.50) and I’m so glad he did.  This zestful drink served with skewered fruit tasted exactly like a watermelon Jolly Rancher candy.  I absolutely loved it.  Mom – who loves all things coffee – really enjoyed her choice of beverage as well.

For our meal we decided to get three appetizers: mozzarella and basil stuffed meatballs ($6.99), Italian breaded ravioli ($7.25) and boneless buffalo chicken wings ($8.99).  The food came out fast and Jeff warned us to be careful of the baked meatballs served in the still-bubbling crock of spicy Arrabiatta sauce.

We decided to start with the ravioli, which were deep fried pillows stuffed with cheese and served with a side of Pomodoro sauce for dipping.  They were very tasty (the filling was so fresh!) and quite addictive.  Although the menu stated that the filling was a mozzarella cheese, Mom and I both thought it tasted and looked more like a ricotta/mozzarella blend.

Mom and I moved onto the large boneless chicken wings doused in a tangy buffalo sauce and accompanied by a cup of blue cheese.  The wings were tender and juicy and the sauce had a great kick to it, but was not overwhelming.

Finally, after the meatballs had cooled down just a little bit, Mom and I each plopped one onto our plate and dug in.  The meat was cooked perfectly and had a wonderful flavor.  The meatballs were overstuffed with deliciously fresh basil and mozzarella cheese which you could taste in every bite.  They were huge and the sauce used was very fragrant and flavorful.

With all of the meat and cheese we had just consumed, Mom and I felt like a pair of stuffed meatballs.  We were happy and full and so glad that we finally decided to try Taphouse Grille.  Our bill came to $38.86 and we thanked Jeff for his excellent service and his help with my drink choice.  Please be sure to view the menu by clicking here.  The restroom, like the restaurant itself, was immaculate.

Mom and I will definitely be back to this local gem.  I hope my next jury duty appointment is in Fall River so that I can just walk across the street and load up on Taphouse Grille’s many different lunch options.  You know a restaurant is good when people actually look forward to going to court!

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Luke's Inn

650 Metacom Ave.

Route 136

Warren, RI  02885

(401) 247-0665

www.lukesinn.com

Saturday, February 1, 2014

Hey guys!  Laura here, and it’s good to be back.

Mom and I decided to kick off our return to the food blogosphere with a visit to Luke’s Inn.  My friends rave about it and my sister and her friends were so impressed when they went the first time that they rushed right back for more!

Also, we’ve been driving past the place for the last few decades.  Might as well park the car and go in, right?  You only live once!

When we got inside, we were greeted by a hostess who sat us in the sunken dining room.  Decorated in the typical Asian flare, Mom and I were pleased and just knew by the décor that the food was going to be extra delicious.  You can only eat at so many Asian buffets; sometimes you just want to sit down and be served.

Since the Polynesian drinks come in fancy glasses, Mom and I just had to start with a cocktail.  I chose the Head Hunter ($5.50) while Mom went with the Love Potion ($5.50).  Mom’s drink came in a fancy glass with what looked like a sexy mermaid on it while mine came in a coconut.  Both drinks were flavored with the tropical combos (pineapple/rum/coconut, etc.) that we enjoy.

For our meal we decided to split three things:  the pan fried wontons ($6.50), the General Tso’s chicken ($9.95) and the much-anticipated house chicken wings ($7.50).  The General Tso’s chicken comes in various degrees of heat, and although I originally chose spicy, Mom’s face suggested that we go with the medium.  After all, she’s seen me collapse over a plate of buffalo wings before.  I’m not as young as I used to be; despite my love of heat, I can’t handle it!

We hadn’t been waiting long before our server returned with the food.  All of the dishes looked and smelled amazing.  Mom and I decided to try the house wings (also known as “sticky wings”) first because of the many suggestions by friends and family.  Each wing was coated in a sticky dark sauce packed full with Asian spices.  The meat was extremely tender and the taste was fantastic.  Now if you know anything about me, you’ll know that there are three things about eating that I don’t enjoy:  1) Bone-in chicken; 2) Using my hands to eat; and 3) Getting sauce or anything sticky on my hands.  The house wings were so good that I threw caution to the wind and dug in.  The meat fell off the bone and the sauce was so good that I didn’t care about getting a little messy.  It was worth it.

Next up was the pan fried wontons, a last minute decision which was a very pleasant surprise.  We had been torn between a few other menu items but finally Mom settled on the wontons and I’m so glad she did.  Accompanied by a cup of soy sauce, these crispy little pillows had a crepe-like exterior.  Once you bit into the soft dough there was a definite egg taste much like a crepe or one of those big baked pancakes you may remember from Bickford’s.  The wonton was soft and stuffed with delicious tender meat and tasted out of this world.  You won’t be able to leave these alone; Mom and I kept popping them and each time we did we would talk about how good they were.  It was a different spin on a classic dish and a definite must-try appetizer.

Finally there was the award-winning General Tso’s chicken.  Luke’s Inn only uses white meat in their chicken dishes, so those who dislike dark meat have nothing to worry about.  Served with a cup of white rice and a side of broccoli, this chicken was lathered in a Hunan sauce.  The nuggets of chicken were thick and juicy and the sauce was tangy and served with medium heat (as requested).  This was the only dish that we finished completely.  It was absolutely fantastic and one of the best chicken dishes we’ve ever eaten.

The portions at Luke’s Inn are great.  You can feel comfortable ordering a few dishes to try and splitting them with a friend.  The service was excellent and the restroom was clean and tidy.  Please be sure to view the menu by clicking here.  Our bill came to $39.21.

Will we be back to Luke’s Inn?  Absolutely!  Luke’s Inn had the tastiest Chinese food that we’ve had in years.  Maybe even the best ever.  The food is excellent and a cut above what you’re used to.  The sauces can’t be beat and are definitely a standout.  If you’re looking for an old-school Asian restaurant with new-school flavors, Luke’s Inn is the place for you.

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