Had dinner with friends last week at the Washington Street Ale House.
I know staff writer Victor Greto wasn't impressed with a recent City Restaurant Week meal, but my dinner of grilled garlic soy marinated flank steak over chopped iceberg lettuce with marinated mushrooms, roasted pepper & smoked tomato ranch dressing ($12) was quite enjoyable. We also shared the old standby - crab and artichoke dip ($12) - and it was light, fluffy and had a good crabby flavor with plenty of lumps of meat. A rave was given to the panko wasabi crusted sea scallops over baby spinach with soy wasabi vinaigrette & roasted shiitake mushroom salad ($12.)
Our server said the Ale House kitchen just changed the menu.
I know someone at our table wasn't happy about an overcooked burger - asked for medium-rare it came to the table closer to well-done - but I think, overall, the group was pleased. Just one thing: It can get quite loud in the "patio" room when it's crowded. I had to lean in and listen hard when someone across the table was speaking. That can get tiring, and, old. Fast.
Also, stopped in Jasmine on Concord Pike on Saturday night after seeing "Forgetting Sarah Marshall." (One of the funniest and raunchiest movies I've seen in a long time. This is a must-see, especially if you liked "40-Year-old Virgin" and "Knocked-Up").
Got a selection of great maki rolls and a good sake. I haven't had great service there in the past, but our waiter was on the ball. Not surprised it was so packed.
- PT
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So far in my (admittedly, limited) experience, the Ale House has been hit or miss. The first time I went there, someone said afterwards "why did you go there" but I didn't see anything wrong. Another time I went, however, I had a flavorless entree, which made me sad. Hopefully this new menu will be better!
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