Lunch early before the tables filled on Tuesday, December 10 |

1. Satori Oysters from British Columbia
2. Amberjack Sashimi, Serrano, Fish Sauce Vinaigrette
3. Ora King Salmon, Jerk Spice, Kiwi, Palm Sugar Vinaigrette, Habanero Oil
4. Lobster Roll, Lemon Aioli
5. Shrimp Toast Sandwich
6. Pink Lady Apple, Persimmon,
Pepato, Kohlrabi, Hazelnut, Mint
7. Smoked Mahi Fish Dip, Radish, Crackers
8. Fried Chicken Sandwich Spicy Pickle Slaw, Rooster Aioli
For those of you who have had multiple Dippings into Dotolo's and Shook's fish house, you surely know that seafood creations aside, it's all about the fried chicken sandwich! And sadly, our tummies tried, but since it was the eighth item Delivered, we could barely manage a bite. I'm Delighted to report that late in the same evening, the Deed was completed. And that Decadent sandwich is everything it's been said to be, even eight hours after it was originally served.
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The picture does not do it justice |
As for the seven others, suffice it to say that most were party-in-your-mouth sensational. The freshly flaked horseradish and the just-right cocktail sauce atop perfect Satori oysters boosted our morale as the meal's opener. The sashimi kicked up by the serrano signaled many of the Dishes that were to follow. Touches of hot spice Did not Detract from the mild freshness of the offerings; they woke you up momentarily without overpowering. Ora King salmon melted and tantalized with sweetness. In its case the Habanero oil was almost missed as the sweet sugar and fruit held their ground.
Satori Oysters on the half shell |
Amberjack Sashimi |
Ora King Salmon |
The next two, the lobster roll and the shrimp toast sandwich satiated. If you were choosing one, I'd say go lobster. The playful construction of mixed textures enhances the experience of this savory dish. In the photo note those perfect fried potato thins leaning on the lobster ready to push it within the well of the brioche. We plunged as Directed by our server and in a flash the plate was empty. The shrimp sandwich is Dripping in a yummy Sriracha mayo and the toast tasted buttery and crisp. According to the healthy-for-you meter, it suggests you're at your own risk!
Lobster Roll |
Shrimp Toast Sandwich |
Pink Lady Apple, Persimmon and Pepato Salad |
Least favorite was the #7 mahi fish dip (not pictured). Unnecessary with a meal of such interesting flavor.
You know that the sandwich went home. What's not apparent in the photo is the impressive juiciness of the chicken itself. I'd read about it and I, like the groupies before me, can't explain why such a cumbersome sandwich is so tantalizing, but it is. Take our word for it -- and hats off to the Dudes for a foolproof recipe for sealing moisture and tenderness inside a well-breaded deep fried batter and then killing us softly with pickled slaw and spicy rooster aioli!
My friend and I Drooled over a Dessert at the table beside us, the Italian Hamburger: Gianduja (sweet chocolate with hazelnut paste), brioche, caramel, maldon (sea salt) knowing full well that another item at our own table would have signified obscenity. Nevertheless I photographed theirs as they waxed rhapsodically about it.
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Italian Hamburger |
Our lunch for two was a Dinner for three. While overfed, I'll consider it my Karma-is-a-bitch Date with Destiny for having waited too long to visit my hood's own Son of A Gun. The food is too tasty to ignore. Onward to Trois Mec. Ticket-seller, hold a seat, I'm coming.
I am also late to visit Son of A Gun! I can't wait to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteYour meal looks amazing! Surprisingly, I have actually been to Son of A Gun (can't resist a good lobster roll, as you know), but it was over 2 years ago. It looks like I'm overdue for another visit!
ReplyDeleteYou've got to go to the Eastside and have lunch with the hipsters.... and me! Sqirl is where it's at for brunch & lunch these days.... they just did a guest dinner at ALMA too!
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