Shaun Horton

Review of The Pantry, Fine Food Shop & E...

After my horrid experience last year I was invited...

After my horrid experience last year I was invited to come back and see what one fine food could do. I was not disappointed. The menu was much more down to earth, the prices more reasonable, the dining room more clean, the food itself was better and more composed, it was a complete 180. I had the roast beef sandwich at the advice of my waitress and she was not wrong. The horseradish aioli was fresh and flavorful, the lettuce added the right bitter notes to keep the beef from being too heavy, and shockingly, the salad was a real star on the plate with rhubarb for sweetness, the sour cheese played very well with the chopped hazelnuts, and every leaf was perfectly coated with what I can honestly say was one of my favorite vinaigrettes. My wife got the veal sandwich, which used some perfectly textured peppers and onions with the marinara, bread with the perfect chew, and a roasted carrot soup that was to die for. But to start things off we had the salumi board. With duck, speck, salami, and even WILD BOAR. Gorgonzola cheese, a couple wonderful dips, bread triangles, and a bowl of olives. I will definitely be back, 110% impressed!