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| - There aren't very many times I find a place that is truly special. Special, in my book constitutes a menu that is creative, a staff that is passionate, and ambiance that is electric. Tuck Shop is one of those places. Although small, the space is used well and the theme is eclectic and fun. The food is "neighborhood comfort food" and it doesn't disappoint.
I went with a friend last week and we sat at the bar. It's a unique concept. They have one bottle of everything. One kind of vodka (a brand I haven't heard of and subsequently cannot recall), one kind of rum, gin, tequila, scotch, ect. The wine list is a bit more extensive but not overwhelming. And they make their own mixers from SCRATCH, which makes the mixed drinks extra special.
We started with the crispy fontina sticks, which were a deliciously more complex take on cheese sticks (a bar food favorite). Next up, we tried the stuffed dates, served on a bed of greens. The dates were stuffed with chorizo and the marriage of sweet and savory was balanced and enjoyable. It wouldn't be comfort food without macaroni and cheese and I wasn't leaving there without eating a WHOLE large bowl full. I decided to try it with lobster and although there wasn't much lobster in it, I realized that for a meager $3 upcharge, I did get at least a few bites! For dessert, we had a pineapple 'right side up cake' and the crispy edge was literally soul melting. There was not one bad bite.
The staff at Tuck Shop is eager to please as well as friendly and knowledgeable. The space is utilized well and although it was fairly busy when I was there, it is set up in a manner that makes the experience intimate.
I will certainly be back.
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