I FINALLY got to enjoy happy hour at Fahrenheit. I have always loved their food. But I never was able to find the right time or day to enjoy their happy hour...it was well worth the wait. I want to start with the best bar snacks around, bacon. They literally serve cones of bacon for patron to grab like a bar snack. It is very yummy and just starts the meal off right.
The drinks at happy hour are very reasonably priced as well. Wine is $4 and a specialty cocktail is $5. The specialty cocktail that evening was a tea vodka with lemonade. It was a little sweet for me, but good.
There are plenty of choices on the happy hour menu as well. I chose the burger with goat cheese and sweet pickles. Those who know me, know I do not like sweet pickles. These were nicely cured sliced of cucumber and were not overly sweet but very fresh. The burger was perfect with a toasted bun and a side of stone ground mustard or ketchup. It was big enough for a meal (especially when you have 2 pieces of bacon as the bar snack). My companions who joined me decided to order the pizza. It had three cheeses and a drizzle of honey. It was large enough for 3 people to split, each getting 2 pieces. Also on the menu was a new item- a philly cheesesteak for $6. I cannot lie, it sounds great and I may get it next time.
The best thing about Fahrenheit is that you are not sacrificing any quality for the price. Their happy hour is cheap and filling, but of the same quality you would expect of any of their menu items. While yes there is a burger, wings, pizza and sliders...typical for a happy hour menu...it is not typical. The toppings are delicious and fresh and the food is cooked to perfection. The bar is definitely hopping and there are some tables around the side as well to sit at while enjoying a few drinks and food.
This is a great stop before an art walk in Tremont and after dinner, you can walk across the street to scoops for some ice cream or a chocolate covered slice of cheesecake. Yum!
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Luxe Again
So it has been about a year since I wrote a review of Luxe's happy hour and since that review it has changed. There are still wonderful drinks for $5.5, including the Bloom- my favorite. (See prior post for all the great information on it).
Last night we orders the Margherita Pizza and a plain traditional with pepperoni. All were half off during happy hour on the porch. The Margherita had thin slices of tomato, cheese, and was crisp and light. The plain pizza was also light and crisp with the right amount of sauce to topping ratio. The best part is, the pizza's are 8 slices and can easily be shared with a group.
We also ordered their Fritto misto. It was fried, not breaded, brussel sprouts, green beans and sweet potatoes. The brussel sprouts were golden and sweet and crunchy. The green beans had a little char and were crisp to bite but still well cooked. The sweet potato was crunchy on the outside and literally fell apart on the inside as you cut into it. IT was served with a curry sauce that was not too spicy but had a punch of flavor.
The best part about Luxe is their patio. If you go on a Wednesday night they have free live entertainment. The entertainment is great, not too loud but wonderful background music. The outdoor patio is fun and lively and can be hard to get a seat.
Luxe has always been one of my favorite spots in Gordon Square. It offers great food quality at a great price. They have ever changing specials every night which makes the dining experience different all the time. They also have a parking lot in the back which is another plus of Gordon Square!
Last night we orders the Margherita Pizza and a plain traditional with pepperoni. All were half off during happy hour on the porch. The Margherita had thin slices of tomato, cheese, and was crisp and light. The plain pizza was also light and crisp with the right amount of sauce to topping ratio. The best part is, the pizza's are 8 slices and can easily be shared with a group.
We also ordered their Fritto misto. It was fried, not breaded, brussel sprouts, green beans and sweet potatoes. The brussel sprouts were golden and sweet and crunchy. The green beans had a little char and were crisp to bite but still well cooked. The sweet potato was crunchy on the outside and literally fell apart on the inside as you cut into it. IT was served with a curry sauce that was not too spicy but had a punch of flavor.
The best part about Luxe is their patio. If you go on a Wednesday night they have free live entertainment. The entertainment is great, not too loud but wonderful background music. The outdoor patio is fun and lively and can be hard to get a seat.
Luxe has always been one of my favorite spots in Gordon Square. It offers great food quality at a great price. They have ever changing specials every night which makes the dining experience different all the time. They also have a parking lot in the back which is another plus of Gordon Square!
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