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Where to eat Contemporary food in Pennington: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover Restaurants offering the best Contemporary food in Pennington, New Jersey, United States. Pennington is a borough in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 2,585, reflecting a decline of 111 (-4.1%) from the 2,696 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 159 (+6.3%) from the 2,537 counted in the 1990 Census.
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1. Blue Bottle Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 191 reviews
Reviewed By Peggy L
We went with friends to the Blue Bottle on a Wednesday night, which is âlocalâs nightâ. That means that in addition to their regular menu, they have a prix fix menu, which is really a good deal. Many of the entrées on the regular menu are close to or over $30 and the prix fix menu is $32 for 3 courses. Three of us opted for the specials and were delighted with our salads and entrées. My husband ordered from the regular menu and was also quite pleased.However, the special dessert that two of us ordered was a disappointment. It was called âstrawberry financier with coconut gelato and raspberry coulisâ. The financier was hard as a rock and very difficult (almost impossible) to cut with spoon or fork! When I had asked what a financier was (before I ordered) the waitress went into details about how the egg yolks are whipped to a ribbon and the whites whipped to peaks and that the financier itself is similar to a meringue. Well, a meringue should be light and airy and this was anything but. It was more like a hockey puck! The dessert tasted good, but the cake itself was a disappointment. To bad to end a lovely meal that way!I have since looked up recipes for financiers and discovered that it is supposed to be a small cake (not hockey puck!) and only uses egg whites, not also yolks! It was a surprising and disappointing end to an otherwise excellent meal.Note: I would have given an "excellent" rating except that the dessert ruined the evening!Thanks for your feedback. I'm not sure what happened with the financier as it has been a long standing dessert on the menu, and I am so sorry that you didn't care for it. It sounds as if something was certainly amiss...There are no egg yolks in the cake, I will look into it a bit further and figure out the service person that gave you incorrect information. Fortunately, the menu changes weekly so it should narrow things down quickly as to who may have potentially overbaked the dessert and who doesn't know what they are serving. We appreciate your comments and hope to see you again soon. Desserts tonight are a pot de creme and a passion fruit tart, and I can personally attest to their being up to the standard that the chef has become known for. Please let me know when you are joining us for a future visit. I would love the opportunity to show you how great my financier can be...
2. Acacia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 202 reviews
"Inventive American Cuisine"- We are a BYOB restaurant.- We are closed Mondays.- We are less than a mile from Rt 95 and just a few miles south of Princeton. - We have free parking.- We are street level and easily accessible for wheelchairs.
Reviewed By TruthfulCriticofFood
Acacia is in Lawrenceville, NJ and across the main street from the well-regarded Lawrenceville School. Dining in the summer when school is on break gives the restaurant a relaxed, quiet and reseeved atmosphere. The menu is small but filled with exciting appetizers, salads, and entrees. We enjoyed the beet salad, crabcakes, porkchop and chocolate trifle. Prices are in the $20's and $30's for entrees. No wine list but you can bring your own bottles. Service was attentive.
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3. Mistral
Overall Ratings
4 based on 327 reviews
Savor and share chef Scott Anderson and Ben Nerenhausen's inventive, culturally influenced cuisine with a superlative emphasis on fresh, local ingredients and inviting flavors. Mistral's bar features an eclectic craft cocktail menu that is both unexpected
Reviewed By Taughboyne
My wife and I celebrated a wedding anniversary here as first time customers. We found a restaurant that was three quarters full on a Monday evening with enough patrons to keep the staff on the hop. Fellow eaters were people of all ages in fashionable casual dress. We had opted for dining inside rather than in a somewhat garage-like space that was open to the elements and our reservation snared a table near the kitchen door that allowed us to see the chefs at work and receive attentive service but not to be troubled by the passing waiters. Unexpectedly, a couple of starters appeared quickly on the table, served by the floor manager?. These were soon followed by a waiter apologizing for the unordered dishes but we decided to keep them and were informed that they would not be charged on the bill. This gesture reinforced our initial impression of a restaurant that does not take advantage of its customers but is quick to accept responsibility for gaffes. Our entrees arrived in due course and were ample, beautifully plated, well flavored and not overstuffed with carbs. Accompanied by a glass of pino and an Allagash white beer, they were just what was wanted. We also sampled some tea and split an Eton Mess dessert. The total came to $90. Not bad for a "special" occasion! We will certainly return.
4. Brian's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 304 reviews
Reviewed By PawelJK
Food was delicious. From tuna tartare, through halibut to the deserts. Considering that it is byob, a $45 fixed price dinner (weekday) is a very good value. Service was good and fast. Surprisingly there were empty tables and we were seated right away even though we did not have reservation. Highly recommended
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