There has been a lack of blog posting from me over the last few weeks. I have so many excuses… too busy at work, new bathroom remodel, which is sending me over the edge of stressdom – is that a word, just to name two? Ultimately, I have been exhausted and for some reason I have not really had the will, drive, enthusiasm to write. This always makes me feel like I am letting my one or two readers I have down but more importantly, letting myself down. Wow… I am a downer!! Well, inspiration relighted with an inspiring snack dish from The Maiden on Broadway in South Boston, a restaurant I have only been to twice and both times just for wine and a cheese plate and always followed with a comment of “I have to go back!”
Ricotta Toast – Carrots 2 ways, tarragon, urfa pepper – $11
Last night I was still at work and not even thinking about leaving any time soon when I got a call from my friend, BosGuy checking in to see if I wanted to perhaps, on the off chance grab a cocktail. How could I say no? I immediately shut down my computer and walked out of the office and straight to The Maiden for a glass of much needed super dry Bordeaux. While Rob (BosGuy) was not eating, I really needed a snack so I asked the bartender about the Ricotta Toast as it sounded different and to be honest I had no idea what Urfa Pepper was so there was a bit of intrigue on my part. Our wonderful bartender explained it as a Mediterranean, coffee flavored pepper. Sounds interesting right? It was fantastic!
Crispy toast thickly laden with creamy ricotta, pickled carrots a hint of tarragon and super mild kick of pepper. I absolutely loved this twist of cheese on toast snack, which cleverly connected an abundance of textures and flavors. A dish absolutely worthy of Fab Dish Friday and turned out it was absolutely enough for my Thursday dinner.
Both Rob and I have made a decision to go back for dinner very soon where we can enjoy more of what the menu has to offer. Stay tuned!
Oh and a note to self… get inspired!!
When you go back for dinner, be sure and get the roasted oysters with uni butter. One of the top dishes in Boston! We started ordering our second platter before the first was even finished.
that sounds amazing!