Adventures in Food | GT Fish & Oyster #Chicago

GT Fish & Oyster
531 N. WELLS(CORNER OF GRAND/WELLS)
Chicago
312-929-3501
http://gtfishandoyster.wordpress.com/


Can I just tell you that this is the best gnocchi that I have ever tasted. The tenderness of the gnocchi was like soft pillowy clouds of goodness melting away as my tongue pressed against the roof of my mouth. Divine! The freshly shaved basil, mussels, rock shrimp and cherry tomatoes rounded out the dish so well that it left me savoring every delicious bite. What an appetizer, indeed!

On to the lunch entree...a lobster roll and onion straws. Super chunky lobster salad on a perfectly toasted New England style roll. The lobster had just the right balance of mayo and citrus flavor that didn't over-power the meat and accentuated the fresh herbs that were part of the blend. Also, the golden french fried onions made my tummy very happy! :)

And as if that wasn't enough...dessert! Can you guess what this is by looking at the pic below? I'll tell you what it isn't - a lemon parfait. It is key lime pie! That's right, key lime pie. Nestled in a petite mason jar, this lovely dessert of layers key lime curd, crumbled ginger snaps and merigue is one of the best key lime pies i've ever had. The brightness of the key lime flavor livened my pallet and was a satisfying close to a glorious lunch.

I will definitely be back to sample more gastronomic delights soon!

Photos by: Chris Gray