One of the top date night destinations in the suburbs is Forge & Vine at The Groton Inn in Groton Massachusetts.
We were lucky to visit right as they were launching their new menu and it didn’t disappoint. Chef Sam Page has been building and developing this menu over two years with customer favorites.
My personal favorites were the Atlantic Salmon Belly Tartare with a little heat, but it was so light and delicate. A must!
I also loved the seafood tower, with two for Tuesdays making oysters a must.
The potato crusted halibut was the biggest surprised and is one of the most popular items on the menu. The quality of product and execution is impressive.
And finally, the bone in woodfired Berkshire pork, stuffed with apples and cheese was definitely something special. I didnt even touch the mustard as the flavors were perfect without it.
More to come, such an amazing evening.
Appetizers:
ATLANTIC SALMON TARTARE Orange Aguachile, pickled fresno chile, and wonton chips
POUTINE Cheddar Cheese Curds, Braised Short Rib, Gravy, Scallions
CHEESE AND CHARCUTERIE House Jam, Cured Meats and Cheeses, Local Honey, NH Mustard, Crostini
POINT JUDITH CALAMARI Lemon, ‘Nduja, Sweet Pickled Peppers, Fennel Tops, Aioli
SEAFOOD TOWER Fresh Coast Oysters , Jumbo Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette, Grated Horseradish, Lemon
Entrees
BONE IN WOODFIRED BERKSHIRE PORK with broccolini, apple and goat cheese stuffing, and local mustard
FILET MIGNON Potato Pave, braised endive
BUCATINI with winter truffle and cultured Vermont butter
SEARED SCALLOPS with parsnip puree and roasted cauliflower
POTATO CRUSTED HALIBUT with Champagne Beurre Blanc and Leek risotto
Desserts
BANANAS FOSTER TART (NF) Banana Custard, Spiced Rum Caramel, Brulé Bananas, Dark Chocolate
POACHED PEAR (GF, NF, DF) Toasted Meringue, Oat Crumble, Mulled Wine Syrup
GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE Pecans, Coconut, Chocolate Ganache
DESSERT BOARD 18Seasonal Platter of Cookies, Cakes and Handmade Confections
BANANAS FOSTER TART (NF)
Banana Custard, Spiced Rum Caramel, Brulé
Bananas, Dark Chocolate
POACHED PEAR (GF, NF, DF)
Toasted Meringue, Oat Crumble, Mulled Wine Syrup
GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
Pecans, Coconut, Chocolate Ganache
DESSERT BOARD
Seasonal Platter of Cookies, Cakes and
Handmade Confections
With views from your wildest dreams, located behind the Groton Inn. in Groton , Don’t say I didn’t warn ya about Forge and Vine @forgeandvine . This date night spot locals know all too well, was our Supper Clubs next visit. For full video CLICK HERE
Chef Sam is in charge of this open kitchen with a large menu, but he does it so well, crushing a well balanced menu.
Tina from @livetoeatfood loved the Muscles as well as the risotto.
🍽 BLT MUSSELS P.E.I mussels, heirloom tomatoes, house bacon, arugula, chipotle aioli, grilled bread
🍽 RISOTTO Shrimp, scallops, crab, asparagus, crispy shallots, saffron
Gerry from @Merrimackvalleyeats and @Hungrybeyondboston had the Wagyu Burger –
🍽 WAGYU CHEESEBURGER Vermont cheddar, truffle aioli, lettuce, heirloom tomato, red onion, french fries
Andy from @AndysLocalSpotlight went with the bone in porkchop.
🍽 WOOD-FIRED BERKSHIRE PORK – Baby potatoes, swiss cheese sundried tomato, cider gastrique
And Logan from @Ne_Foodie_Chick loved the spicy sausage pasta.
🍽 PASTA BURRO FUSO Spicy Italian sausage, broccolini, rapini, lemon,
shaved parmesan, house made pasta
And the 48 ounce Brandt Tomahawk is perfect for a Cowboy like me. Yes, I shared.
🍽 48 OZ. TOMAHAWK RIBEYE- Mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus (for two)
We finished with Pastry Chef Alysha’s Fall Dessert menu that will make the bad guys good for a weekend. @alyshas621
🍽 Butterscotch Mousse
🍽 Chocolate Creme Caramel
🍽 Poach Pear and Cranberry tart
🍽 Apple Crulle
