I owe you all a big apology for my lack of posts for these past ten days (yikes, I’m twitching at how long its been!). Over spring break,  in all the free time I had on my plate, I decided to try out a fairly new restaurant on the mainline. Avenue Kitchen adds a little twist on classic American dishes you all know and love. The restaurant not only features a contemporary American cuisine, but the environment could be described as “modern meets sophisticated”. When I checked out this restaurant online, I caught a glimpse of the white Emeco chairs and mistakenly associated this place with airing on the side of casual. But boy was I in for a surprise, especially given that I enjoyed a meal at dinner time, so the lighting further enhanced the ambiance.

Aside from the aesthetics, this little tasteful place left me with no doubts that I’d be dining here again. There are gluten-free options within the appetizers, salads, entrees, and sides. I ordered the Pan Roasted Chicken Breast with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, roasted baby root vegetables, and toasted lemon jus (can be found under entrees). I know this may sound like the least adventurous or exciting meal I’ve ever willingly had- and that very well may be true. I normally don’t order grilled chicken at a restaurant as a general rule of thumb. But my taste buds were in need of a cleanser to the typically very colorful palate. Surprisingly though, the chicken wasn’t dry and the flavors were well marinated. However, the next time I dine at Avenue Kitchen, I must try the ‘Day Boat Scallops’. I was eying it on the menu going back and forth between the chicken for quite some time. The scallops dish is very similar to the one I enjoyed at Keating’s. If its anywhere close, I’m in for a treat!

Definitely grab a few friends and check out Avenue Kitchen!

Cheers,

Anika