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Twisted Fork’s Eggplant Parmesan

Twisted Fork's Eggplant Parmesan

Uncle Jay’s Twisted Fork is tucked away on Stafford St. in a small Leicester, MA strip mall. The modest exterior doesn’t do the visit’s worth justice.

The chef welcomed us with a sampling of pork tacos on a bed of truffle fries. The flavors and the deliciousness of this dish blew my mind. I hope to see these on his menu ALWAYS because they were truly out of this world.

I started my dinner with a Roasted Beet, Goat Cheese and Arugula salad. I was not disappointed with this amazing salad. The dressing they used was on point and the beets where cooked perfectly. The portion wasn’t too big or too small, it was just right for a side salad.

For dinner, I chose Eggplant Parmesan. This very pretty dish was served with the eggplant stacked in rounds between sautéed spinach. The eggplant was lightly breaded and topped with a hearty tomato sauce. I imagine the chef cooked the sauce all day. All together, it was a fantastic dish. I will certainly return to Uncle Jay’s Twisted Fork to have it again and again.

The service was very attentive and the servers were knowledgeable. I felt like I was part of their extended family as I dined with my friends and enjoyed an unbelievably good meal.

Overall I highly recommend Uncle Jay’s Twisted Fork to anyone who loves good food cooked with passion.

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Cauliflower Steak at The Fireplace Room

Cauliflower Steak at The Fireplace Room in Bolton, MA

Cauliflower Steak at The Fireplace Room in Bolton, MA

The Fireplace Room, located in Bolton, is tucked away at the upscale golf club known as The International. With the fireplace aglow and the tables perfectly set with white linen tablecloths and napkins, I knew I would be in for a relaxing dining experience.

There were so many creative dishes listed on “Tonight’s Features” and the dinner menu, but the Cauliflower Steak caught my eye and ignited my curiosity.

The generous slice of pan-seared Cauliflower Steak was topped with San Marzano tomatoes and crushed toasted pistachio nuts, which came together to form an absolutely addictive crust. The cauliflower florets were cooked to perfection while the stems were slightly under-cooked. It’s challenging to cook this vegetable given that florets and stems are two different textures. Either pan-searing or oven roasting may have helped to cook it more evenly. Other than that, the steak was presented beautifully on top of roasted fingerling potatoes and fresh spinach. The spinach was not in the dish description, but it complemented the potatoes. The gorgeous vegetables were bathing in a very flavorful layer of San Marzano tomato broth that seeped down through the Cauliflower Steak.

Our server was very attentive. What I found to be exceptional was that the server gave individual checks to everyone in our large group.

Overall, I enjoyed my very first Worcester Foodies dining experience. All of the dishes looked like works of art. I’ll definitely come back and not just for the fine dining. The very informative hostess told us that during the daylight hours you can see for miles. I’ll be back to check out the lunch menu and the spectacular views.