J's and my birthday fall within a week of each other, so we usually try to do something to commemorate these two amazing, July events. The night before last the three of us decided to beat the heat and stop by at a favorite restaurant, Fore Street, for appetizers. We all love their mussels so we ordered, not one but two orders. As always the mussels were delicious, but for us the added attraction is always the sauce they are delivered in. Now throw in the scrumptious homebaked wheat bread that comes as a side and start dunking. Add some beverages, and that was a meal! Now, can an overpriced restaurant still be your favorite place to eat in the city, just appetizers or the whole meal deal?
As for the restaurant---overpriced? yes.
overrated? maybe.
But when it comes to their mussels in wine sauce, I'm buying the hype!
Sounds like you've found a delicious way around the too expensive aspect Birdman, sharing is the way to go for sure :)
ReplyDeleteoh that looks so good! i haven't had mussels in a while. think i need to fix that!
ReplyDeletePricey or not, keep on going; it's obviously worth it. Sounds like you found culinary nirvana!
ReplyDeleteglad you enjoyed it!
ReplyDelete(and, yes, we have a gated entrance - just 2 barred gates that meet in the middle and remain locked 99% of the time on our long driveway - completely unmarked and incognito). :)
Those mussels look fantastic. When I was in Chicago a few weeks ago, my friends and I indulged in two orders along with some crusty French bread to sop up the sauce. What a treat.
ReplyDeleteWay to celebrate!!
ReplyDeleteI want muscles! Oh, . . . those kinds of mussels. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou can find something good almost anywhere... :)
ReplyDeleteIn my family almost everyone's birthdays fall in March. Don't ask me why...
ReplyDeleteWell, you know what you like and you know how to sort out fact from fiction. I'll bet if that place had a bunch of people waiting, you'd muscle your way into the front of the line! :)
ReplyDeleteIf it was a good meal and nice evening out I think it was worth it.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to pamper yourself at birthday time!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday you two.
ReplyDeleteBird, a little hint here:
ReplyDeleteYou only live once. Go for it.
There are endless good ways to do mussels. A quick stop in Belgium will convince anyone - moules frites - muscles in a hundred different liquids (I tried coconut milk) and french fries served with mayo. Mmm mmm.
ReplyDeleteNot something I would eat.
ReplyDeleteDon't know about the mussels. Just pass the beverages.
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful news! hmmm looks a delicious meal!
ReplyDeleteLéia
My favourite bivalve! :-)
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