We went to Tuck Shop the other night and wowser! The food is fricking delicious. So we started with the chicory salad, which was amazing. I am still day dreaming about the roasted hazelnuts and squash. We then devoured the dates stuffed with chorizo and cheese. It tastes exactly what it sounds like and it goes so well together. On to the larger sharing plate of chicken and waffles . . . this was simply heavenly. The meat of the chicken was so juicy and tender and the nice hue of rosemary and citrus was just perfect. The cheddar infused waffle was light and fluffy and gave the crust of the waffle a nice cheesy taste. The best part was the maple gravy-like syrup, which was something I have never experienced. Both of us were in silence and trying to savor every bite.
I forgot to mention the fabulous drink specials Tuesday through Thursdays. I knew the moment I saw all their mixed drinks with ginger ale that I was going to love this place. I could have drank spiced rum and ginger ale and the "dark and stormy" all night.
I love the idea of sharing plates because you get a variety without getting uncomfortably full. I wish a lot more restaurants had this concept. The ambiance was simple and cute with each table having purposeful mismatched chairs. My partner noticed that the seats of all the chairs were the same, which was a very smart design for equality of comfort. Tuck Shop you get all 5 stars for taste, selection, and ambiance.