A delightful twist on the classic American dish, meatloaf and mac and cheese. 86 Winter’s half and half delivered famished diners with a slice of meatloaf and a generous bowl of baked macaroni and cheese. The meatloaf, full of flavor, was a unique combination of veal and beef covered with a slightly sweet port wine sauce. The side of green beans were blanched and served with fresh garlic and crushed, crunchy, pistachios—a delightful and unexpected surprise. The mac and cheese used penne pasta and was topped a delicious crispy crust of crackers and butter. The macaroni itself was cooked al dente and not overly cheesy. This meal is a unique rendition of two of America’s most beloved comfort foods melded together to be a truly satisfying meal.
Meatloaf is an American comfort food classic and 86 Winter puts an interesting twist on their version by combining veal and beef, then topping it with a interesting port wine sauce. The meatloaf was very fresh, the veal brought a unique flavor to the dish and the port wine sauce was sweet and complimented the seasoning very well. The side of garlic green beens and rice were great additions. The brown rice had a strong saffron taste and green beans were cooked to perfection with just the right amount of garlic and served al dente. The dish satisfied my big appetite as it was served with generous portions, two large pieces of meatloaf and plenty of rice and green beans.