Ok ok. Here we stand in front of what use to be a gas station. It's cute and all but never did I imagine what wonderful culinary surprises waits for me inside. The decor is rustic and just so adorably country. Gas station antiques strewn about in a very organized and delightful way
As we sat down we were treated cheerfully by the owners mother who was quick as a fox and friendly as an old neighbor. We were offered cold drinks in mason jars and given our menus to browse. The napkins were mechanics orangey towels and I thought that was a unique touch.
We were told by our waitress of the specials and encouraged to try the Pan Seared Scallops over Bacon Braised Spinach and Venison Quesadilla with Grilled Onions! With Roasted Peppers and Melted Monterrey Jack Cheese. We also ordered the Turkey Burger served on a toasted bun With roasted red pepper mayo, lettuce, tomato, apple smoked bacon and melted provolone cheese as well as the Pork Loin sandwich with home made potato chips.
Can I just say that the first bite of the scallops exploded a slightly crisp, tender, and flavor filled gift to each and every taste bud in my mouth. They were eaten very methodically so as not to waste a single nuance they offered up. The bed of spinach they were nested in was just as special and eatch leaf danced deliciously all over my sense of taste. Then came the Venison Quesadilla. That was a perfect way to follow the scallops. It was an unusual paring with the pepper jelly but it was just meant to be. Just like the perfect sunset, you just would not change a thing.
Now for the main course for our lunch. I could go on and on about dancing flavors, explosives delights, and beautiful sunsets but I think it is suffice to say that we we will go back again even though it is an hour and a half from our home!
Thank you Jake and thank you Good Eats!