Sunday, August 7, 2011

Houlihan's

Houlihan's
2541 Broadway Bluffs Drive
Columbia, MO 65201

I know, it's a chain, but just so darn good!  I used to be a hater when they first came here, but I have rediscovered it in the past few months and it hasn't let me down.  One of the best happy hours in town.

Mini Martini Flight
(choose any three from mini martini menu)
(Blue Moon Punch Mini - Absolut Vanilia, DeKuyper Island Blue Pucker, Sprite; Guavatini Mini - Absolut, shot of guava, fresh-squeezed lemonade; Key Lime Pie Mini - Absolut Vanilia, splash of key lime, sweet & sour, half & half)


Bruschetta
(with mild goat cheese, kalamata olives, Tuscan toast)
 
 
Asian Style Ribs
(sweet Thai-chili glaze, peanut-ginger slaw)


Chicken Cordon Bleu
(over honest gold mashers & fresh vegetables)


Seared Georges Banks Scallops
(lemon-asparagus risotto, baby greens, basil-infused olive oil with balsamic)


Three's Company
(choose any three from the dessert menu)
(Snickers Crunch Ice Cream Dome - on an Orea and peanut cookie crust; Bourbon Pecan Pie - Caramel, Cointreau chantilly cream; White Chocolate Banana Cream Pie - fresh bananas, pastry cream, caramel drizzle, white chocolate shavings)

Monday, August 1, 2011

Room 38

Room 38 Restaurant & Lounge
38 North 8th Street
Columbia, MO 65201

I debated about posting these due to the poor quality of the pictures, but here you go.  Sorry people, I can only do so much with an iPhone in poor lighting!  Oh, and the table/food service here = slow.


Surf & Turf Sandwich with side of Mediterranean Pasta Salad
(Tender bistro filet topped with a rich crab & lobster parmesan cream sauce, served on toasted sourdough)


 
Portobello Mushroom Fries
(with chipotle lime and horseradish aiolis)