There were two places to be last Friday night. The Salt 'n Pepa concert or Salt 'n Ipswich.
Choo-Chew opted to satisfy our '90s thirst at SALT Kitchen and Rum Bar with debates on which lunch period was better. (I mean seriously, was anyone even in B lunch??)
A Choo-Chew plan was quickly thrown together with Andy already on the train from Boston. Matt joined up in Beverly, and met up with the rest of the group in downtown Ipswich. (The restaurant is a quick jaunt from the train stop.)
Our trip down '90s memory lane continued with a Kelly Kapowski . OK fine, it's really called a Kapowski, but who else could this possibly be named after?! It was the perfect, refreshing summer cocktail.
Other recommendations are: the Haymaker, theWhiskey and the Mutineer.
We may or may not have had a few apps while waiting for Laura and Evan. A delicious cheese plate from Appleton Farms, Pierogis and Chinese Meatball Sliders. They were so yummy, all evidence was removed from the table before they showed up!
Entrees were just as mouth-watering: Fried Chicken and Bacon Waffles, Strip Steak, Barley Risotto, Seafood Puttanesca and Lobster Rueben.
Laura requested "a chocolate-chip, honey dip, can I get a scoop?", so we contemplated taking a ride in the coupe over to Benson's, but instead stayed put for the Blondie Brownie Sundae and SALTed Caramel Ice Cream.
SALT was "born with the thought that our industry should not be just about food and beverage. It is about hospitality. It is about inviting people into your home, feeling comfortable and celebrating with great food and delicious drink." They have absolutely nailed it.
Jaime and I will be visiting again soon, accompanied by sunkissed noses and salty, beach waves.
And, yes, Choo-Chew is still rolling! Stay tuned for more posts about train-accessible restaurants and we are going to push it (push it real good) into other categories that suit our fancy!
Cheers!
