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| - Looking for a place to have lunch today, I decided to check out Scratch House even though there are a few not-so-good reviews. I was not disappointed. Let me repeat that: I was not disappointed.
I'm a huge fan of good coffee, and some of my friends even tell me I'm a coffee snob, so when I first walked in and saw an espresso machine, a nice, clean espresso machine, I decided to chance it. So here I go with the questions to my server, Reanne: where do the beans come from, who roasts them, do you guys know what a real traditional macchiato is, etc. etc. etc. I got answers from my server that made me willing to give it a try... and I'm so glad I did! Cassie, the barista, made the most perfect macchiato I've had since I left the Pacific Northwest last September, nine months ago. The PNW knows how to do coffee, and so does this place. Whew! Now I can order lunch.
I had Silviu's Chef Salad (minus the croutons) and although the chicken was just a tad dry, overall, the salad was delicious. Candied tomatoes? Yum! Roasted pignolias? Perfect! Fresh greens, tasty tangerine vinegrette dressing. Yummy.
So now I think I need dessert. Guess what? They make their own ice cream here! As soon as Reanne said "bacon salted caramel," I didn't hear any other flavors. Stop. Just stop right there. I'll have another macchiato and the bacon salted caramel ice cream. Thank you very much.
The ice cream was so delicious, my mouth still drools just thinking about it. Of course, I had to try some of it affogato-style (ice cream with espresso poured over) in my macchiato and wouldn't you know, that was even better than eating it by itself! Chef! You need to add affogato to the dessert menu!
I know this place is still kind of new and I know it's had some less-than-good reviews. But I also know they're trying hard and I know the food was fresh and tasty and well-prepared. Give them a try. I hope you're not disappointed, and if you are, please give them some constructive feedback. They're a great addition to Boulder City and it would be awesome if they could be consistent enough to bring their ratings up.
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