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| - Oh how I love Cornish Pasty! I visited this place once about 3 years ago and was so happy to come back on my most recent trip to Phoenix. The history of cornish pasties is fun to read (be sure to check it out on the menu; it describes the origins of this kind of meal dating back to old mining towns... I'll leave that as a cliffhanger) and delicious to enjoy. This restaurant/bar pays tribute to this kind of dish in the best of ways... by creating their own delicious versions!
On the menu, you'll find about 30-40 kind of Cornish pasties ranging from the classic (chicken pot pie, shepherd pie, etc) to the exotic (greek, chicken tikka masala, spicy asiago and more). For those of you who might not know what a Cornish pasty is, it's essentially a mix between a pot pie and a calzone and includes some kind of fillings surrounded by a flaky crust/shell (in fewer words, it's a savory pie). My wife ordered the cheese and onion pasty (filled with potatoes, rutabaga, English cheddar and onions) while I ordered the chicken pot pie (chicken, carrots, red potato, green beans, celery, and onion in a rosemary and chicken gravy). Each pasty is made from scratch each day, so the result is something truly fresh and delicious! The chicken pot pie, for instance, was loaded with savory flavors. And the portions are so large that you'll either leave feeling stuffed, or (in our case) leave with half a pasty for leftovers.
In addition to pasties, the menu also includes salads, soups, appetizers and desserts, as well as a good number of options for beer, wine and spirits. Ambiance here is also enjoyable, especially in the evening when the weather is a bit cooler and the lighting more intimate.
Again, I was so glad to be able to visit this place on a local trip and will certainly be sure to visit again!
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