Sascha's 527- Review

Happy Tuesday everyone!! Restaurant week has only been going for the past 4 days, and I've already been 3 times!! Haha, such a foodie... but last night, I went out with my best friend/adopted twinnie/sorority sister, Alice and planned to go to Indigma, only to find out that the restaurant is closed on Mondays =( but don't worry! It'll get another visit from us another day! So Historic Charles Street is filled with delicious eateries and so we decided on Sascha's 527, a new American restaurant with super good eats!!

Prior to getting our orders, long, thin french style breadsticks came out with a dish of small pickles and olives. Pickles were delicious: both Alice and I are not fans of olives so we didn't care for them.



First Course:

Alice: Fried Green Tomatoes- Who doesn't love this southern classic? This one was served with a roasted corn salad and mixed greens, giving it a freshness to the dish! Great balance of flavors and for fried food, surprisingly light! Yummm!



Myself: Crab Beignets- Just imagine, crab doughnuts with a lemon creme fraiche. I KNOW RIGHT?! These were oozing with delicious crab stuffed goodness. Hot and so good, the lemon creme fraiche made it so perfect and not SUPER heavy!




Main Entree:

Alice: Filet Mignon- Cooked medium-well, this steak came with caramelized Cippolini onions, sauteed spinach, and potatoes! The steak was cooked perfectly and the balance of flavors, again, superb!!



Myself: Pan-roasted red snapper- With Israeli cous cous and vegetable Ratatouille the flavors were perfectly married and surprisingly light for the amount of food I received! I finished every bite, and it was absolutely divine!



Dessert:

Alice: Creme Brulee- Infused with lemon and basil, this made the creme brulee not as sweet! The only complaint Alice had with it is that the sugar crust was a bit too burnt in certain places. Overall, the lemon and basil infusion? Awesome.



Myself: Peach and Blueberry Cobbler- With fresh whipped cream? Yes please. They used fresh peach which was awesome but it was a bit too sweet for my taste. The whipped cream helped a lot but overall, still good.



Overall, I must say, it was a great "accidental" meal. A great plus was that Sascha (the owner) was actually there and so she actually made an effort to go to each table and made small talk with us! So sweet. Alice and I had a wonderful time (despite the jerks we met along the way on our walk there). Just be careful in the city if you're ever there!

Food: 4.5/5
Service: 4/5
Ambiance: 4.5/5

I highly recommend Sascha's 527 for restaurant week! Where else will I eat this summer? Stay tuned!