Continuing my COOLinary 2019 experience with a sta...

Continuing my COOLinary 2019 experience with a stand out dinner at Carrollton Market. This place wasn't even on my radar but after trying to go another restaurant nearby (that won't be named) we settled on here and I'm glad our original plan didn't pan out.

I started with the Farmer's Market Tomato Gazpacho which was very rich and delicious. The watermelon and crabmeat were very nice subtle touches. My main entree was a braised pork shank that came out looking like something from a cartoon but is the most inventive take on red beans and rice I've ever had. The cornmeal dusting on it provided a delicious sweet counterpoint to the richness of the meat. To be honest there was enough there to take half home and have for another meal but it was so good I finished it all off. Finally for dessert was their version of a floating island - which while light on the floating was heavy on the flavor. The meringue was incredible - like eating air and the honey drizzle added a nice complexity of flavor. Overall I got the impression of familiar dishes done in new and interesting ways with great skill - and honestly I don't know what more you could want from a restaurant.

Service was also great with a very friendly waiter. The wine menu was good - we had an excellent rose with our meal.

I hope I get to return soon.