The Tasting Room TO GO
- On September 5, 2011
- By Allie O.
- In Dining
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The thermometer dropped below 90 for the first time in months this week. 86 degree highs mean one thing- fall is on it’s way! And what better way to celebrate than a picnic!?! You choose your location then follow me to this week’s restaurant and I guarantee this will be a gourmet picnic you won’t forget!
The Tasting Room TO GO takes the fresh, delish flavors I love at the contemporary Spanish restaurant, The Tasting Room, and offers them deconstructed. The artisanal cheeses, marinated olives and cured meats featured in the well-appointed case set this hidden gem apart immediately.
In addition to the gourmet deli case, your TO GO order may include an empanada (I liked the Vegetable- $5), flatbreads or choose from a wide variety of half- or whole sandwiches.
Artisan breads, baked fresh daily upstairs, vary from Sourdoughs to Cranberry-Walnut to creative Artichoke-Fontina. I brought home two to try (and wasn’t disappointed!) But it was the Cypress Sea Salt Brownie ($3.50) that won me over. The salty counterpoint to rich chocolate was decadent. My only regret is not ordering a coffee from the espresso bar!
Whether you enjoy your picnic at one of their tables under venerable oaks or pack it for a waterfront dinner on the green of the Castillo, The Tasting Room TO GO is sure to please.
GPS Address: 39.5 Cordova Street (behind The Floridian) Convenient whether walking through Old Town or driving)
Ron Khoury
We went to the Tasting Room To Go and were re-directed to The Tasting Room, which was open for dinner…”To Go” is a day place, I guess.
The Tasting Room was buzzing with people and live music…the staff was very attentive and personable..food was excellent.
Nancy White
I couldn’t resist that brownie when we visited – GREAT. Next time I’ll come hungry and order a sandwich with that awesome looking Russian bread!
Allie O.
I totally agree! I usually nibble off the brownie over a few days- they’re HUGE & rich! You & I should grab a meal together sometime- I think we have some mutual fave restaurants!