Handle
American restaurant · Old Town ·
Seasonal American small plates, creative cocktails, & local ingredients
Seasonal American small plates, creative cocktails, & local ingredients
"For those with a hankering for farm-to-table cuisine, Handle’s menu of fresh, simple dishes will satiate the craving. On the lighter side, the kale salad with pine nuts or Hokkaido scallops will hit it out of the park. Or if you prefer something heartier, cozy up with their mushroom bolognese and a glass of Nebbiolo." - Nicole Kliest
"Natural wood and an open kitchen create a welcoming atmosphere at this always-bustling new American bistro with a menu heavy on the shared plates. While modern comfort food is ubiquitous across the city, Handle shines with an impressive cocktail program and bright items. For example: pear with pomegranate, chicories, medjool date vinaigrette, and hazelnuts; hamachi crudo with toasted bread crumbs and radish; and cauliflower glazed in sweet chile and Sriracha. Heartier favorites include the cassoulet, mushroom Bolognese, and fried chicken." - Katie Shapiro
"Offers small plates emphasizing simplicity and sustainability with a menu that changes seasonally."
"You can tell a lot about a restaurant by its most basic salad. At Handle, it’s one with just kale, pine nuts, and cheese, but it’s so perfectly dressed and seasoned that you leave thinking about the leafy greens for days. All the options on the ever-changing menu follow a similar approach—great ingredients coupled with creative execution. Get the honey-glazed fried chicken with collard greens or cucumber slaw and a tangy cauliflower appetizer topped with Sriracha vinaigrette and settle into one of the cozy green banquet booths at this laid-back Main Street spot." - jene shaw
"You can tell a lot about a restaurant by its most basic salad. At Handle, it’s one with just kale, pine nuts, and cheese, but it’s so perfectly dressed and seasoned that you leave thinking about the leafy greens for days. All the options on the ever-changing menu follow a similar approach—great ingredients coupled with creative execution. Get the honey-glazed fried chicken with collard greens or cucumber slaw and a tangy cauliflower appetizer topped with Sriracha vinaigrette and settle into one of the cozy green banquet booths at this laid-back Main Street spot. photo credit: Blake Peterson" - Jené Shaw