I'm finally having a chance to review our visits to Freight House back in November!…read more
My husband and I took a little trip to Paducah, and the main reason we chose this location for our vacation was Sara Bradley's restaurant Freight House. We both are fans of "Top Chef" and since her restaurant is within reasonable distance of home, we planned a trip around it. In fact, we made reservations for two nights in a row, to take in as much of the menu as possible!
Between the two different days, we tried a number of appetizers, entrees and desserts. If I were to do this again the same way, I would do one day of apps and dessert and one day of entrees, just to spread things out a bit.
What we ate:
- Fall pickles: I enjoyed this, with the bit of chili heat, especially the cauliflower
- Stuffed Mushrooms: I love mushrooms, and these blended creamy, sweet and hot with a filling of cream cheese, berry BBQ sauce and smoked jalapeno
- Pistachio and herb chevre cheeseball: a fresh cheese enhanced by nutty and Herby notes
- Smoked bologna: my husband's choice; very meaty and there was a lot of it
- Spicy beer cheese spread: a very Midwestern feeling appetizer with tasty veggies and crackers
Entrees:
-Shrimp and grits: my choice: comforting southern food with lots of flavor
- Duck fried rice: his choice: rich rice offset by more delicate vegetables
- Sticky ribs: my choice: the pumpkin spice and coffee liqueur glaze worked well for a cozy, wintry meal
- Braised pork shoulder: his choice; served with beans and cornbread, this was another hearty, comforting meal with a Southern twist.
Desserts:
- Winter creme brulee: this was my favorite, flavored with mulling spices, orange and pomegranate
We also enjoyed a seasonal sorbet and the fall spice cake.
We had the same server both nights, Elizabeth, who was good at making recommendations, and also staggering the small plates on our small table so we wouldn't be overloaded. Chef Sara was in house the second night, bringing dishes to tables.
The setting is relaxed, not overly loud, with moody lighting.
Overall, we would certainly return to Freight House!