Ryan J.
Yelp
Sometimes in life there are Plans that don't work out the way you hope because of Unfortunate Circumstances. I was supposed to dine to dine at Chez Ami at the Curtiss Hotel, but unfortunately we had to postpone that to the following week due to Family Member being sick in my Party.
So as a Backup Idea, my Brother Nathan kindly took me over to Marble & Rye for a Dinner just the two of Us. First time going back to see Michael Dimmer in almost 4 Years (not since the night the Bills broke their 17 Year Playoff Drought). This is always a good place to visit, Small Place, Casual Atmosphere, and Good Food done right.
Just before we ordered Michael Dimmer came out and greeted us, I told him its always a Pleasure to see him. I said sometimes we should meet up for Food and Drink when he's not Working.
Then our Server let us know about their Origami Randomizer, you do some Folding and all that and whatever number it was, that the Drink you would Get. What I got was Glass of Amaro which packed an intensely Strong mint Flavor, it almost felt like that I was drinking Cough Syrup (not one of my Favorite Drinks). My Brother had better luck and got a Modelo Beer, he was Happy.
The only Appetizer on the Menu that sounded remotely interesting to me was their Pakora. Similar to Falafel packed with Indian Spices and mixed with Spinach and Onions, came with a side of Jalapeno Dipping Sauce. When they were placed right in front of me, I said to myself: These are Huge. These were almost Baseball sized fritters. I took my first bite and I bit into that crispy Surface and then tasted that Curry. Not too spicy but it packed some Heat, dip them into that Vibrant Neon green Sauce and it gives more heat with every Bite.
While waiting for our Entrees I ordered a Cocktail off the Regular Drink Menu. I got a Drink with Ingredients that sounded Unusual, Tear's for Tammie Brown. Consisting of Angel's Envy Bourbon, Circus Peanut Sweat (Peanut infused Cointreau), Corn Dog Water (Water that's been Fermented with Smoked Corn, Cinnamon and Cloves) and Purple Perfume (Plum Bitters). You gotta admit that this sounds like the most Unorthodox Drink that you've ever heard. But when you taste it, it somehow Works as you Sweet and Nutty with each sip, topped with Candied Orange Peel. This is like the type of Drink you'd like to get Drunk at the Circus on, makes your Taste Buds do flips like a Trapeze Artist.
For our Entree's, me and Nathan split their House Burger and their Detroit Style Clam Pizza. The Burger tasted better a 2nd time (well for me anyway), Nathan thought it was ok. Meat Blend was perfectly Seasoned on a Sweet Toasted Brioche Bun with some Sweet Onion slices for some Bite. Accompanied by some Crispy Smashed Potatoes and Housemade Pickles for some Acidic Bite. Also came with cups of Herbaceous Chimichurri and Garlic Aioli to dip in.
As for the Clam Pizza, a little bit of everything I could ask for in a Seafood Pizza. Crispy Crust, Zesty Cream Sauce, good sized Chunks of chopped up Clams and some Fresh Lemon Zest to brighten it up with notes of Citrus.
To finish off this Meal we split one of their Housemade Ice Creams, Vanilla sounded too Simple and I wasn't feeling Sorbet. So I got to try their Burnt Honey, 3 Scoops of Ice Cream piled into a Glass sporting a bronze like Color. By burnt it actually didn't taste Burnt like it was Bitter it was more like a Caramelized, Creme Brulee taste to it.
Michael Dimmer still does Great things here, whether its Pasta, Burgers, Fish, Pizza (etc). Marble & Rye makes Great Food with Great Ingredients. !!!