We had a wonderful meal at Spoodles last night. This put to rest any concerns I may have gotten from reading reviews online about this restaurant, which had been our favorite for many years when Marianne Hummel was executive chef. There is a new chef now (no longer Chef Tony) and the meal was wonderful.
We're on the Dining Plan, so we ordered a lot.
For appetizers, Bob had the greek salad. My wife and her cousin ordered two of the flat breads (both were excellent). And I ordered the lamb kebabs, which were mind-blowing. Those kebabs reminding me exactly what Spoodles has always been about. Remarkably great lamb, seasoned and spiced perfectly, tender and juicy, with a bit of a bite. Absolutely perfect.
For entrees, Bob ordered the fettuccine. I kind of feel guilty about that, because I reminded him that we're eating at Le Cellier tonight, so I think that put him off of the NY Strip. I didn't get a good read on whether he like the fettuccine that well. My wife ordered the Portuguese Seafood Stew, which I had last month during a visit to Spoodles on a business trip. It was much better than I remember from last month (perhaps it was the company! -- just kidding boss!) My wife loved it and got some great ideas for her own seafood stew. (Fennel!) My wife's cousin and I the Lemon Chicken which was very very good, but not quite lemony enough for me. I was hoping for something that reminded me more the preserved lemons of Tunisia. Still, it was very very good. The chicken was nice and moist, and the olives and capers made it especially yummy.
I didn't get a good read on how well everyone else enjoyed dessert. I was pretty shocked at how well I enjoyed mine though. I got the white chocolate and orange cake, and finished it after absolutely intending not to! It was light and sweet. It felt very good going down.
The total bill came to over $185, so with that one meal we covered the cost of the Dining Plan that day plus $6. That's in addition to lunch, and a box of cookies, a box of donuts and a half-gallon of milk.
We're on the Dining Plan, so we ordered a lot.
For appetizers, Bob had the greek salad. My wife and her cousin ordered two of the flat breads (both were excellent). And I ordered the lamb kebabs, which were mind-blowing. Those kebabs reminding me exactly what Spoodles has always been about. Remarkably great lamb, seasoned and spiced perfectly, tender and juicy, with a bit of a bite. Absolutely perfect.
For entrees, Bob ordered the fettuccine. I kind of feel guilty about that, because I reminded him that we're eating at Le Cellier tonight, so I think that put him off of the NY Strip. I didn't get a good read on whether he like the fettuccine that well. My wife ordered the Portuguese Seafood Stew, which I had last month during a visit to Spoodles on a business trip. It was much better than I remember from last month (perhaps it was the company! -- just kidding boss!) My wife loved it and got some great ideas for her own seafood stew. (Fennel!) My wife's cousin and I the Lemon Chicken which was very very good, but not quite lemony enough for me. I was hoping for something that reminded me more the preserved lemons of Tunisia. Still, it was very very good. The chicken was nice and moist, and the olives and capers made it especially yummy.
I didn't get a good read on how well everyone else enjoyed dessert. I was pretty shocked at how well I enjoyed mine though. I got the white chocolate and orange cake, and finished it after absolutely intending not to! It was light and sweet. It felt very good going down.
The total bill came to over $185, so with that one meal we covered the cost of the Dining Plan that day plus $6. That's in addition to lunch, and a box of cookies, a box of donuts and a half-gallon of milk.
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