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| - Ten Penny is currently my favorite downtown eatery - the way I see it, any place that makes me want to devour a bowl of Brussels sprouts at least deserves that title.
Let me explain. I'd been introduced to Ten Penny for a holiday party and sampler last year, and had wanted to return for a full meal ever since. When I finally did, I was not disappointed. For starters, without a huge party taking over the joint I was able to appreciate just how lovely this place is. There's the bar area up front, with rustic but comfy looking tables further back, plus full booths alongside the windows. The result of the additional decorated shelves and even their roofwork is a pretty trendy looking and comfortable space to eat a meal in.
I can't voice a single complaint about the servers here, either. Our waiter during the meal was fantastic; from the moment we sat down he was there pouring out glasses of water, checking our drinks, and just generally making sure everything was ok. He had nothing to worry about though: everything was MUCH better than ok! Our cocktails - a cucumber and gin mix, plus a Junipear drink - were the perfect way to start dinner, offering a kick of sweet or semi-tart flavor that helped jumpstart our appetites.
Choosing what I wanted was actually incredibly difficult - Ten Penny has a menu built entirely of out delicious ingredients and combinations, which makes you wish you could have a bite of everything. At first I thought I'd stick to the main menu, but after some discussion with our waiter I ended up choosing one of their specials: a flatbread topped high with salmon, white cheddar, onions, peppers, and spinach. So. GOOD! This flatbread practically melted in my mouth with every delicious creamy bite I took. I'm honestly kind of sad that this isn't a main staple, because even if I matched the ingredients and cooked the salmon in the same fashion they did, I know I still wouldn't be able to replicate this perfection in my own oven. Fortunately, from sampling my dining partner's food I know that some of their staples are just as good. Their single meatball appetizer, for example, was an incredibly juicy pile of meaty goodness, topped with marinara sauce that I really can only describe as "zesty" and "tangy". This really was the sauce that every ad you've ever seen for sauce thought it was selling you. And oh yes: the bowl of Brussels sprouts. Incredibly enough, these may have been my favorite part of the meal. No joke! These are a must-taste, even if you normally hate Brussels sprouts. Trust me, they make these good. Granted, the balsamic glaze, bacon, and blue cheese that they stack onto them may have something to do with just how much I loved them; I can't be sure. ;) But they were by far the biggest and best surprise of the meal.
Honestly, I really can't emphasize how delicious and perfect Ten Penny is. Put simply, I left full, happy, and without a complaint in the world - an admittedly rare state of being for me. So I'm definitely looking forward to my next fabulous meal and experience here!
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