Tequila. Rose. Lemon. Grapefruit. Bonal Gentiane.

Bread. Chili Butter.

Chicken Leg Quarter. Grits. Market Greens. Slow-poached Egg.

Goat Tacos. Pickled Green Tomatoes. Cilantro Harissa.

Sauces.

First off, I loved the chili butter! Butter with chili oil..two sinful goodies all in one, then spread over bread. Mmm! The chicken leg quarter was very homey and moist. If you like goat and are into gamey flavors, then the tacos are for you! Goat meat is definitely an acquired taste, but is definitely worth a shot if it’s your first time because it’s the perfect transition via taco. I will have to say the food menu is limited, but the quality and value is there!

Rating: 3.5/5 spoons

Roti Prata. Yellow curry dipping sauce.

Spring Rolls. 

Singapore Satay Sticks. Spicy Peanut Sauce.

Murtabak. Roti Prata. Spiced Beef. Curry Dip.

Every dish left me wanting more. For a bar scene, the dishes were well thought out and infused with homey, yet rich flavors. I’m not gonna lie…we ordered more than one Roti Prata. It’s not a girl’s night if you can’t load up on carbs! haha…It’s okay. We paid for it at the gym…

I have yet to try their official dinner entrees, but if these small plates are a reflection of what they have to offer, then I can’t wait!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_iS5O88ISk 

It’s very simple, but so quick and easy to make! It’s definitely a minimalist method of cooking, but the KEY to flavor is in the sauce. I may make some adjustments, but I loved it! A nice, lean, and tasty meal after a weekend of gluttony =) 

Ingredients

6 bone-in (or boneless) chicken thighs **I prefer bone-in for the flavor.

1 lemongrass stalk finely chopped

3-4 garlic cloves minced

2 tbsp of fish sauce 

1 tsp black pepper

1/2 tbsp sugar 

half a lemon 

1/2c chicken stock 

2 tbsp olive oil 

Marinade: 

Combine the lemongrass, garlic, sugar, and black pepper in a bowl. Add the chicken thighs and incorporate the marinade with the chicken well. Let it marinade in the fridge for 40 minutes remembering to turn midway through the marinade time.

*For tonight, I did 2 hours. Why not? A little extra marinade time doesn’t hurt!

Time to cook!

In a saucepan, heat the olive oil on med-hi heat. Once the pan and oil are hot, add the chicken and let each side brown for about 1-2 minutes. Lower the temp to low heat and add the half lemon juice with the chicken broth. Cover the pan and let it simmer for 15 minutes. Season to taste with fish sauce, sugar, pepper, if needed. 

Broil the thighs in the oven for 5 minutes for a nice golden brown color. 

Serve with white/brown rice and a side of veggies! Enjoy!

The flavor profiles of this dish are fantastic…lemongrass bite with a lemony garlic aftertaste. The chicken is moist and tender…Love it!

Pan Seared Chicken with Spring Salad in Balsamic Vinaigrette topped with Gorgonzola…that’s what’s for dinner!