Alas we arrive at my final
activity in Connecticut, a sunset dinner at Breakwater Restaurant. This was
probably my favorite part of the day as well although it is a tough choice.
Before I even write this I am
already craving this meal more than that milkshake of my dreams from this
afternoon. But I may as well tear off the Band-Aid and get right down to
business.
For starters we need to talk about
the view. And what a view it was! It was actually the first video I posted on
my Snapchat. There was a marvelous pink sky as the sun was setting. There were
others eating outside like we were but the noise level was perfect. Actually
everything was perfect, like I was in a movie perfect. I took as many pictures
as I could but that beauty along with our celebration created a perfect storm
of happiness. Keep in mind I only had one drink. Yes that Champagne and
peach beverage was perfect too.
For an appetizer my table shared
fried calamari that was served with spicy marinara and a Thai chili sauce. This
was remarkably good. The sauces were different but delicious. Sometimes you
only need to keep a staple food item while using specialized condiments to make
it stand out. This dish was very quickly devoured.
For my entrée I had my standard
meal when I am in these parts- fried shrimp with French fries. Here it was
seasoned with house made tartar sauce and malt vinegar aioli. I have no idea
what that is but it certainly made my food extra tasty.
I am not a huge fish person but
when in Rome….I just have to. I know the seafood is fresh, prepared correctly,
and likely delectable. I never have to worry or second-guess my order. That
takes all of the stress out of the meal. There is only one other restaurant in
Connecticut where I ate fried shrimp that was as good as it was at Breakwater.
That restaurant was “Go Fish” (http://bit.ly/2auQuTV)
in Mystic, which is not too far from Breakwater.
Other foodie orders included the
baked claims, a Portobello mushroom burger (a special that night), and the
grilled jumbo shrimp scampi served with “crispy smashed fingerling potatoes”.
There were no complaints, actually
hardly any words spoken until we were done eating. But what is a birthday
celebration without dessert? We shared a chocolate flourless cake and the bread
pudding. I always have room for
bread pudding, this being good even though I have to say New Orleans has this
recipe beat.
This night was all about staring
out onto the gorgeous water as we watched the sun set with the only sound I
heard was me chewing my food. I could have stayed in that trance forever.
I sure packed a lot into my one
day away and there is still so much more I want to do. Connecticut will always
be a Pandora’s Box a plenty for me. I love knowing I will be continuing to
visit all parts of this state, which as their slogan states, “is still
revolutionary”.
If you are looking for a great
restaurant in this area or better yet a place to celebrate that you’re “Thirty
Five and Still Alive”..…this is the perfect place to do it.
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