There are many spots I wasn’t able to cover, like SolToro Tequila Grill and Summer Shack, the new Belgium Brewing Taproom, and all of those food court options. Unfortunately, my restaurant crawl had to eventually come to an end - there is only so much one person can eat in a day.
I stuck to the smaller plates and ordered the tender pork belly served in lettuce and doused with a Chile mayo that heightened the flavor perfectly.
As for the food menu, well, it’s huge, consisting of salads, pizzas, sandwiches, and tacos. I tried the Love Drunk Punch made with coconut water rum (it was too interesting not to try) and was pleased by how refreshing it was. I’m not much of a beer drinker so I skipped down to the cocktails - which was also impressive. Sure, there’s American staples like Miller Lite and Pabst Blue Ribbon, but most are craft beer made in Connecticut and all over the world (think: Mystic Bridge IPA from Pawcatuck, CT to Paulaner from Munich, Germany). The first thing I noticed was the vast beer selection. The restaurant, created by food entrepreneur and world traveler Tom Ryan, was open late (until 2am on Saturdays) which made it a great spot to finish the evening. I had a couple hours to digest during the concert so I was ready to continue with one last stop: Tom’s Urban.
But what really gave it a unique flavor was the mustard aioli. I sat at the bar (overlooking the waterfall) and ordered a glass of wine along with the sweet Italian sausage appetizer made with roasted peppers and caramelized onions. The restaurant has has a lunch buffet giving you the option to try most of the menu (flatbreads, pastas, meats, and dessert) but I opted to keep things on the lighter side. The menu offers traditional Italian cuisine, ranging from four-cheese ravioli to veal piccata. My tour continued at another Italian venue I have yet to try and I was eager to check out the Todd English’s Tuscany (the celebrity chef from PBS’ Food Trip with Todd English). And I’m glad I did because that blueberry-pomegranate milkshake did the trick. Sure, this joint is known for its burgers - and I have to admit the Carolina with smoked cheese and barbecue sauce made my mouth water - bit I stayed strong and kept to my plan. I didn’t want to fill up too much since I knew I had a job to do, so I thought I’d wander over to Bobby’s Burger Palace and grab one of those talked-about milkshakes. After all that salty and savory deliciousness, I was in the mood for something refreshing and slightly sweet.
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