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(TV Diner) - We easily found 11 Water Street with its bright green door under a bright green awning. Opening to the choice of a downstairs lounge or an upstairs dining area lined with large windows and a view of the river, the restaurant offered dishes from an American menu that described unique food preps--- like the Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail. Atypically marinated in tequila, lime, garlic and sea salt, the well-chilled seafood was served with an intense avocado lime sauce---DEFINITELY Marguerita-ville and DEFINITELY good with firm fresh shrimp.
An exceptional light batter coated the more traditional appetizer of Deep Fried Artichokes. Some of the dozen prized hearts were a culinary delicacy, but some had us chewing on the inedible hairy "choke"--- VERY prickly and very unpleasant and difficult to eat. The companion kalamata olive dip was extraordinary.
The same delicate crispy batter coated the eggplant in the Vegetable Napolean that stacked moist tender eggplant with melting cheese, sweet spinach and tomato slices--all sharpened with a balsamic drizzle. Large Asiago crisps made a nice salty accent against this piping hot vertical presentation that couldn't have been better.
An eight ounce grilled Filet Mignon lived up to the king of steaks with its melt-in-the-mouth texture. Flavored with soy, ginger and green onion, the meat juices drifted from the tenderloin to the very garlic mashed potatoes and stack of crisp asparagus. A perfect plate!
Desserts came up with a Lemon Cream Cake balancing bright citrus with sweet and the Quadruple Chocolate Mousse Cake placed deep dense chocolate under milk chocolate mousse and white chocolate mousse-two winners and beautifully presented!
Service was excellent as were the prices with appetizers five to thirteen dollars, entrees seventeen to twenty-eight for the filet and desserts six dollars.
The sign at 11 Water Street notes: "A place for food and drink" and it is good place for good food and good drink and a place that provides a spirit of good dining. This "dinner out" gets a noteworthy nod and 11 Water earns the Gold Plate. Located at 11 Water Street (of course!) in Exeter, New Hampshire, it is open for lunch or dinner and can be reached by calling 603-773-5930 or by visiting www.11waterstreet.com
106 Kitchen in Portsmouth, NH on TV Diner- CLICK HERE for Video.
(TV Diner: Portsmouth, N.H.) - Owners Jay McSharry and John Sorice have brought a bit of New Orleans to Portsmouth, NH - and it's called - 106 Kitchen.
BBQ Short-Ribs, Seafood Gumbo, and Southern-Fried Oysters - are all on the menu, but be sure to stop in for Fried Chicken Mondays.
You'll be glad to get a taste of the South….in your mouth.
Mombo in Portsmouth, NH on TV Diner- CLICK HERE for Video.
(TV Diner: Portsmouth, N.H.) - Opening just in time for summer - Mombo at Strawberry Banke in Portsmouth, NH has given new life to the term fine dining. Open Wednesday through Sunday for dinner - we'd say Chef Matt King has designed a menu that offers up something for everyone. www.momborestaurant.com
Tulsi in Kittery, Maine on TV Diner-CLICK HERE for Video.
(TV Diner) - Carved into a small wooden sign in Kittery, Maine, the word "Tulsi" --flanked by two green basil leaves, marked the entrance to the restaurant reputed to have the best Indian food around.
The tiny candlelit dining room definitely said "India" with a classy subtle décor and the redolence of alluring exotic spices forecasted a provocative menu.
Our dish to start-- the grilled Vegetable Seek Kabobs---presented four unskewered pieces molded with finely minced vegetables and ethnic spices.
Cilantro and tamarind chutneys amplified the intriguing and delightful appetizer.
The poached Mussels Pooriyal prepared locally sourced shellfish in creamy curry sauce that hinted of a nutty undercurrent of coriander.
The essence of the tender quality mussels came through the great seasoning for a seafood dish that was a delicacy.
Curry pushed the heat again without punishing the palate in the delicious intense flavor of the Chicken Tikka Masala-a zingy dish with tender thigh meat sections.
And, the excellent Pork Vindaloo with potato and chunky fall-apart meat soaked up a perkier hot from thick flavorful stock that went well with our Aloo Paratha--a thin whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potatoes.
Only two desserts were in the offering: The Rasmalai -a lightly sweet rice pudding--- was delicious as was the Kheer---two rounds of an unusual pleasantly firm brined cheese on a dulcet silky sauce. Sprinkled with ground pistachios, both desserts gave an amalgam of textures and soothing honey notes to end the great meal.
Our server was competent and pleasant. Quality of ingredients and decent portions gave an excellent value in all categories with appetizers six to ten-fifty, main course selections eight-fifty to twenty dollars and desserts four or six dollars.
Tulsi presents great food that is a high step up over most Indian restaurants. The noisy packed dining room is not at all a distraction because of enchanting meals that are a value in enjoyment and in the budget. Complementary chips, two chutneys and a bowl of fluffy white basmati rice add to the good value of the food rich in the use of yogurt, nuts and the elusive ethnicity of the spices eclectic to the regions of India.
Any globe trotting foodie would love it here. We did.
Tulsi earns the Gold Plate. Located at Two Government Street in Kittery, Maine it can be reached by calling 207-451-9511 or by visiting
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