Poole's Diner...Sometimes You Want to Go Where Everybody Knows Your Name

Restaurant:  Poole's Diner

Dish:  Chicken Liver Pâté with Grand Marnier and Peach Mostarda

Critique:  Okay, we won’t disclose the utter hilarity of The Hotness and Sweetly trying to pronounce the name of this dish…just know that mastering international languages is not our thing.  Poole’s Diner gets BIG points on their presentation.  If you enjoy liver then you will enjoy this dish.   When eaten together, the pâté and mustard were very harmonious.  The consistency of the pâté was smooth to a fault, but still tasty- we definitely needed the provided accompaniments to assist the pâté. 

Score: 3 Out of 4 Hotties!!

Dish:  Cornmeal Fried Okra with Roasted Tomato Aioli

Critique:  “Delectable.  Quite Delicious,” were the only words Sweetly kept uttering as she ate the okra.  What makes these delectable appetizers so unique was that each piece of okra was completely whole- no sliced okra here folks.  Yum! And the cornmeal breading was so light, the flavor of the okra wasn’t drowned out.  Extra Yum!  The okra was well seasoned and cooked to perfection.  Delectable indeed!  Oh and the roasted tomato aioli…slam dunk (Michael Jordan style)!

Score: 4 Out of 4 Hotties!!

Dish:  Macaroni Au Gratin

Critique:  The Hotness requested a moment of silence when the macaroni au gratin arrived at our table.  First of all, The Hotness and Sweetly are connoisseurs of macaroni and cheese, but let us tell you…this macaroni au gratin took things to another level.  Say what? Yes, what! This macaroni au gratin will leave you speechless, the super heaping portion they give you should be against the law…and The Hotness would gladly get arrested.  The cheesiness is worth it—absolutely a must have during one’s lifetime.

Score: 4 Out of 4 Hotties!!

Dish:  Chicken Saltimbocca with Prosciutto and Americano Charred Summer Squash, Sweet Onion Salad, and Heirloom Tomato Relish

Critique:  We don’t know who or what “Saltimbocca” is- but we love what you’ve done with the chicken.  Tender, juicy, and flavorful is all one can ask for when devouring savory chicken and Poole’s Diner more than delivered.  Not to mention, the summer squash with onions tasted awesomely fresh from the garden.  Thank you, Mr. Saltimbocca!

Score: 4 Out of 4 Hotties!!

Dish:  Warm Peach Cobbler with Malted Milk Ice Cream

Critique:  Simplicity at its finest. Period.  One of the best peach cobblers ever! No further words are needed to expound on this flawless dish.  The warm peaches, mouthwatering cobbler, and phenomenal ice cream.  Well done, Poole’s Diner.  Well done.

Score: 4 Out of 4 Hotties!!