CT Eats
Italian
CT Eats: Mamma G’s a mixed bag
As much as I adored those entrees, dessert left me wanting. Our waitress, who had a good track record with the timballo, claimed that “Dario’s dessert” was the best dessert. I hope that statement was her personal opinion and not the restaurant’s advertising, because if that is their signature dessert, then I think they’ve neglected that department.
bubble tea
CT Eats: Cuckoo for Coco Garden Malaysian Restaurant
Not only can Coco Garden come up with exciting flavors, but they know how to mix up the perfect shake as well. Even without the incredible taro flavor, this milkshake would have been to-die-for. Thick, creamy, and silky smooth. Wendy’s Frosties are quaking in their boots.
Greek
CT Eats: Jines shines bright
All of Jines’ portions are generous, and this dish was no exception. When the waitress placed this mountain of meat and cream in front of me, I started getting excited.
farm to table
CT Eats: Lento is farm-to-table perfection
The octopus had a lovely chew at the first bite, and proceeded to melt in the mouth. The warm vinaigrette on the salad was creamy and smooth with a bright flavor, highlighting the fresh meat. The meat was simple, just a bit of salt and charred-goodness, making room for the dressing to thrive.
diner
CT Eats: Jay’s Diner, Late-Night Edition
To honor the mindset of “random midnight cravings,” we decided on the deep-fried fantail shrimp, chocolate chip pancakes, lasagna, and a Mexican sundae.
Italian
CT Eats: Wegmans’ restaurants surprisingly classy
My entree was the ziti alla montanara, featuring luscious butternut squash and a sumptuous porcini and parmesan cream sauce. This dish had a stellar balance of salty, cheesy, earthy, and sweet flavors.
dumplings
CT Eats: Yummy Garden Part II
After months of sorrowful separation, Shagun and I ventured back to Yummy Garden for another taste of glory. This time for the hot pot, as promised. For those unfamiliar with the concept, the hot pot experience is essentially cooking your own food in boiling broth at your table.
sweet treats
CT Eats: Pittsford Farms Dairy provides pastry perfection
The mousse had a light tangy raspberry flavor that paired perfectly with the sweeter white chocolate glaze. The texture was a technical dream: beautifully aerated and fluffy. The layer of cake, the foundation for this pastry, was luxuriously light and marvelously moist. A perfect parcel of pastry.
crawl
CT Eats: The Cocoa Crawl 2K19
The flavor was pure chocolate, none of that sugary Swiss Miss fake chocolate flavoring — just deep, rich ganache. The airy sweetness was paired with notes of a dark chocolate bitterness. To top it off (literally), the fresh homemade whipped cream had a lovely vanilla flavor and the proper richness to stand up to the chocolate.
Cafe
CT Eats: Equal Grounds Coffee House, the perfect Rochester café
Last semester, I was on a short-lived quest to find the perfect cozy Rochester café. After Founders Café totally missed that mark, I moved on, but I’m happy that I resurrected the mission. Cake with sugar, chai with spice, and everything nice over at Equal Grounds Coffee House.
