I’m stuffed. I’m full. I’m satisfied. Today’s meal at Fado’s in Huntington was so good, I barely left a scrap and the end result is that I will likely not eat dinner tonight. The meal began with a glass of house Rose, which was perfectly dry and not too sweet. It was quickly followed up with a bag of rolls, sweet butter and olives. Yes a bag of rolls. When I went to take one out, it was warm and ready for the butter. I was not disappointed.
Soon after delighting in my wine and bread, my appetizer arrived. I ordered potato skins and that they were. I expected the traditional skins that come filled with potato and topped with cheese, bacon, sour cream and chives. Nope, what I got was just the skins. How awesome and seemingly healthy I thought. I immediately decided that I would attempt to make a similar dish at home, the next time the opportunity presents itself. The skins were so tasty. They were salty but not overwhelmingly. The seasoning helped to melt the skins in my mouth. The skins were accompanied by Kaper Aioli sauce that complemented it in all the right ways.
By the time I swallowed up my skins, I couldn’t begin to imagine what my main entrée would taste like. I ordered North Atlantic Salmon Filet with sliced avocado’s and cabbage rice. The avocado’s were sprinkled with olive oil and feta cheese, a combination I had never had before but willing and eagerly bit into. It was great and definitely not enough. The cabbage rice was seasoned well and it was plentiful. Oftentimes when a restaurant serves rice, it’s not enough to compliment the meat, but with Fado they adhered to their own rules and provided the perfect amount. My salmon although a small portion was fantastic. The seasoning went well with both side items and the consistency was perfected by the chef. I was very pleased with my main entree. I had to also, take a moment to taste my friends dish. She ordered the Pan Seared Chicken Breast. The breast was marinated in a creamy and spicy piri piri, blend and It was so good, that I nearly wished I had ordered that instead. But after another bite into my salmon I was quite satisfied with my choice.
Fado, as described by the couple sitting next to me is an “authentic unpretentious and delightful” restaurant. I cannot wait to return again in the near future. If this restaurant comes anywhere close to what is offered in Portugal than I have to give them an A. The ambience, the service and the food all combined to make an excellent dining experience. Go there!
Soon after delighting in my wine and bread, my appetizer arrived. I ordered potato skins and that they were. I expected the traditional skins that come filled with potato and topped with cheese, bacon, sour cream and chives. Nope, what I got was just the skins. How awesome and seemingly healthy I thought. I immediately decided that I would attempt to make a similar dish at home, the next time the opportunity presents itself. The skins were so tasty. They were salty but not overwhelmingly. The seasoning helped to melt the skins in my mouth. The skins were accompanied by Kaper Aioli sauce that complemented it in all the right ways.
By the time I swallowed up my skins, I couldn’t begin to imagine what my main entrée would taste like. I ordered North Atlantic Salmon Filet with sliced avocado’s and cabbage rice. The avocado’s were sprinkled with olive oil and feta cheese, a combination I had never had before but willing and eagerly bit into. It was great and definitely not enough. The cabbage rice was seasoned well and it was plentiful. Oftentimes when a restaurant serves rice, it’s not enough to compliment the meat, but with Fado they adhered to their own rules and provided the perfect amount. My salmon although a small portion was fantastic. The seasoning went well with both side items and the consistency was perfected by the chef. I was very pleased with my main entree. I had to also, take a moment to taste my friends dish. She ordered the Pan Seared Chicken Breast. The breast was marinated in a creamy and spicy piri piri, blend and It was so good, that I nearly wished I had ordered that instead. But after another bite into my salmon I was quite satisfied with my choice.
Fado, as described by the couple sitting next to me is an “authentic unpretentious and delightful” restaurant. I cannot wait to return again in the near future. If this restaurant comes anywhere close to what is offered in Portugal than I have to give them an A. The ambience, the service and the food all combined to make an excellent dining experience. Go there!
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