Providence Gem - Mill's Tavern

Let me start out by saying I love Mill's Tavern Restaurant Providence, RI.  Love Love LOVE it.  It really is an amazing place to spend a fabulous dinner, one of my favorite things about it is the absolute consistency of the experience.  We have been here no less than 9 times and it has been a knock-out every time.  Every.single.time.  Ok so J's meal wasn't so out-of-the-park amazing this time, but mine was :-)  Another huge positive here is the wine list, it is pretty large, but more importantly there is a nice selection.  I have enjoyed both the Brazin Old Vine Zin priced at $36 and the Moriz (maybe?) Pinot Noir for $53.  Outstanding bottles of wine both of them!

One thing you  will notice in this blog post is a lack of photos of the food.  Why you ask?  Because I devoured it the second it arrived that's why.  Believe me, I actually intended on taking pictures this time around just so I could share them with you, but alas, I was about 5 bites in before I even remembered I was supposed to snap photos. 

So instead of pictures you get a recap of the courses, close your eyes and try to imagine the yummy goodness, excellent service, and amazing surroundings. 

First Course: Cheeseplate - featuring a selection of 3 cheeses from Farmstead in Providence RI (this place is also awesome) and of course the cheeseboard comes with sauces and candied things and apple slices and all sorts of delicious pairings.

Entrees: I had a pork chop something or other that was brined and served with potatoes and applesauce.  J had a Monkfish wrapped in bacon, this was a little below the expectation we have for Mill's Tavern, it was a little dry and tasted like it may have been frozen. 

Dessert: Warm Choolate Lava cake.  I need no other words.


Are you drooling yet? You should be.  This is another place on my list of "if you haven't been here yet, make your reservation now."  Like right now.

And next time I promise to take you photos.  Honest.

Capriccio Delicious-ness

All things Providence

Capriccio

Well what can I say about this amazing restaurant that hasn't already been said?  Let me start with zomygod.  Capriccio is ah-maz-ing.  Really it is that good.  Let's start here: if you haven't gone yet, make a reservation - now.  Like right now.   

My fabulous husband took me here to celebrate my 30th birthday.  Not only was the food completely amazing, but each and every aspect was handled in the most detail oriented way possible. 

Let me give you an example.  I hate (detest actually) the thought of people singing to me in a restaurant.  The online reservation system prompts you to enter any special ocassions, and husband wrote in the comment section that we were celebrating a birthday, would love a nice quiet table somewhere and no celebration was necessary.  Well cudos to Capriccio for LISTENING! We had a great table, a great waiter and a beautiful birthday cake delivered after dinner with no pomp and circumstance whatsoever.  Our waiter dropped off the cake, said happy birthday and left us in peace.  That act alone and they won my heart forever.  

Ok on to the part that matters, the food because that is what we all came here for.   I may have trouble describing the food, it's that good.  The lobster ravioli, minestrone soup, each course was loving served and tasted amazing.  You can tell that a lot of thought and care goes into each dish coming out of that kitchen, the chefs are proud to serve such amazing quality dishes and let me tell you I am happy to eat it. 

Here is a photo of my main course:

Have you made a reservation yet?!