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I visited Stalzy's today for the first time and it was an excellent find. My wife and I took our two kids and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the meal. Not only was the food great, the service was attentive and friendly and the atmosphere highly welcoming. This is a bit of a drive for us but I know we'll be coming back frequently. By the end of the visit I was certainly full, but I still couldn't help looking over the menu again and again thinking about maybe trying just one more thing...
Mushroom barley soup - Wow! What a great way to start a meal. A large steaming bowl arrived at the table looking and smelling delicious. The broth is deeply flavorful with tons of added character from all the ingredients. The carrots add a nice touch of vegetative sweetness but the real stars are the mushrooms and barley. The texture and taste of both mushrooms and barley are superb. There a lusciousness to the mouth feel that would seem more likely from a cream based soup but is hugely welcome nonetheless. The barley retains just a touch of toothsomeness and is not at all mushy. This was a huge hit with everyone!
Pastrami sandwich - Another stand out hit. We all enjoyed the thinly sliced pastrami and fresh, delicious bread. I asked for extra pickles because they were amazing and a perfect compliment to the sandwich. I also spiced things up with a bit of deli mustard which accentuated the tastiness of the pastrami. I believe this pastrami is house made and they completely nail the balance of savory, salty, smoky flavors. The ultra thin slicing ensures a delicate texture but the meat doesn't fall apart or turn to mush. The rye bread is an amazing compliment with just the perfect sponginess though the crumb and a solid but not crunchy crust. The size is generous but not over the top and allows the flavors to balance one another. Really excellent dish!
Potato Pancakes - Not latkes, but quite close, these guys were also excellent. I ordered two for my son and we all ended up trying them. Much like a traditional latke these were served with rich sour cream and a sweet spiced apple sauce on the side. There's a bit of onion flavor in the pancakes but they're held together with a flour based batter. Thin and very crispy on the edges, these were excellent!
Pickled beets - These were a really nice side. Very sweet with just the right balance of acidity from the pickling. I actually liked them best with a sprinkling of salt and black pepper, but there were great as served as well. The texture was firm but giving, just like you'd expect from a well prepared beet.
Iced tea - Fresh brewed, bottomless, delicious!
We also picked up a challah on the way out, but I haven't broken into that quite yet. There was an impressive beer selection both on tap and in bottle (MANY more bottles than taps) and a very tempting bloody mary as well as dessert (which we skipped on this visit). As I said above, this was my first visit but will certainly not be my last; one of my new favorites in the increasingly awesome Attwood neighborhood.
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