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We had a snack menu of dim sum and two drink options. I of course was able to sample everything on the menu and I was really impressed. The only other time I was here we just ordered drinks. I will say that since this little snack attack I plan on coming back and trying their entrees. I was impressed by the presentation of the food and the drinks. The little extras that they threw in really made the event.
Drinks:
I started with the mulled wine sling: red wine, vermuth, hum, cinnamon, topped with arsenal cider. The toppings to this drink were an orange peel and some dried roses. It was so pretty you almost didn't want to drink it. I of course did and loved it. I wanted a tub of it. The wine sling was subtle but satisfying. I really liked the extras and knew it was a drink that was mixed really well. It didn't taste too winey or had the after taste of alcohol. It was a really good drink.
The second drink was the pina colada: old port rum, nero infinito sambuca, coconut, pineapple. This was a little strong for me. I liked the more subtle taste of the wine sling. The presentation was beautiful. It had a little anise star on top and was just a beautiful drink. But the sambuca was too much for me to handle. I liked it, but not enough to order it again. If someone likes strong drinks then this one is for you!
American Dim Sum:
The idea of "small bites" always makes me raise an eyebrow. Like is it an appetizer? Is it just a taste? How much food am I getting? Is it ok to order like 7? Small bites puzzle me for sure. It was nice to come here and see the presentation of the small bites and that will then help me gauge how many to suggest ordering.
Empanadas: sweet potato, chorizo, herb ceme fraiche. These were served with some pepper slices on top. They were baked to perfection. The stuffing inside was just blended do well. Crispy dough and the flavor of the stuffing was impeccable. Just really, really well done. I loved the taste. I only got to tasted a piece of the empanada but that tasted was enough to make me want to go back and try more.
Crispy fried wings: Honey, togarashi, ginger mayo. These wings were sooooo crispy. They were amazing. The skin was just so crispy. When talking to the owner about the wings he told us he recently changed the recipe and they are now more "Korean style". What I know is that the wings tasted amazing. I was not that impressed by the ginger mayo, but I am not the biggest fan of mayo sauces.
Pork Belly Bites: Orange, chili, garlic, ginger. These were the winning dish of the night. The waitress said that they were the best sellers! They were just so good. The glaze on them was wonderful. They were just so tasty. I ate more of these than anything that was brought before me. The bites weren't small either. They were well portioned to fit in your mouth but not to just be a small taste. It was wonderful.
Kimchi: carrot, diakon, nappa cabbage. SPICY. SPICY. SPICY. I really liked the kimchi. It was savory and spicy. It had a lovely kick to it. I wish that there was something that I could have eaten it with. I know that kimchi is more of a side but it seemed a bit out of place to just have a bowl of it with nothing that went with it. I am really happy that I tried it and kept on going back for more, but as a warning it is spicy!
Cauliflower: general tso, sesame. This was a game changer! OMG. Cauliflower that was fried and had a general tso sauce on it. OMG. Soooooooo amazing. The breading was crispy and the sauce flavorful. It didn't even taste like cauliflower (probably because it was fried). I will say that some of the pieces of were really tiny. The cauliflower that was used wasn't a whole chuck but some little pieces. So some of the pieces were more breading than they were cauliflower. I would say that this was a really good dish, but I would say I would be disappointed if it came out with the smaller pieces.
Pimento cheese: chicken skin. I only saw one of these plates come out and I got to try it. It was good. I mean pimento cheese isn't my number one go to, but it was ok. I would say get the pork belly instead!
The night was wonderful, the food delicious, and the drinks flowing. I would say that it was a little cramped so if you are looking for a larger party this is probably not the place for you to be able to all sit together and talk. But for a nice drink with one or two friends or a romantic late night bite, Grit & Grace is the place for you! Stop in! You won't regret it.
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