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It's finally spring in Connecticut! The temperatures are rising, spring menus are getting ready, and outdoor patios are open! We had an invite last weekend from Kat at Bird Social Media to visit Rooftop 120 in Glastonbury Connecticut and sample some of their NEW spring cocktails and items from their small plates menu.
This was my first time at Rooftop 120 - and my first time in this particular area in Glastonbury - an area that surely must be known as 'restaurant mecca"! There were some great restaurants that I had heard of all in this square block and Rooftop 120, with its third story location, overlooks them all with an absolutely amazing view of the area. Don't let the third floor scare you off - there is easy access via a lobby elevator.
We started off our tasting with a "Red Flavored" Strawberry Sangria - a fruity bright way to start the day!
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| Strawberry Sangria |
Our first small plate sampling was the absolutely delicious Shrimp and Andouille Sausage with Avocado Butter on a lightly toasted French Baguette. Seasoned with a slightly spicy piquillo pepper relish this was a dream.
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| Shrimp and Andouille Sausage with Avocado Butter on a lightly toasted French Baguette. |
Next, we sampled what was likely one of the favorite cocktails of the day, the Havana Breeze, made with muddled lime and zesty mint, with coconut rum and lemonade. It was light and tasty and perfect for a summer afternoon rooftop gathering.
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| Havana Breeze |
Then, we sampled the Nosh Watermelon, made with vodka, watermelon puree, and lemonade. So refreshing!
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| Nosh Watermelon |
We then moved on to our next sampling, the Smoked Salmon Rillete with pickled onions, chives, and a sour cream and green onion sauce, with a side of fresh greens with a blood orange vinaigrette. What fun this was to dig in and eat and I could have eaten every drop in that Mason Jar, scraped the sides, and licked the spoon clean. So good!!
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| Smoked Salmon Rillete Salmon rillettes topped with a green onion sour cream grilled pita bread and a simple pickked green salad and citrus vinaigrette |
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| Smoked Salmon Rillete |
Next up we paired a bit of Beef Tartar with a White Guava Cosmo. The tartar had a nice blend of pickled chilies with a mustard vinaigrette with fresh herbs, allowing for a hearty, but bright flavor profile. And really, who doesn't love a pretty cosmo with an edible orchid garnish.
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| Beef Tartar with a White Guava Cosmo |
Our final food tasting was Octopus Bolognese made with squid ink pasta, a San Manzano sauce, and roasted tomatoes.
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| Octopus Bolognese |
Our final cocktail sampling was another perfect patio cocktail, the Pineapple Mojito, with muddled mint, rum, lime, mixed with sour mix and pineapple juice.
My tablemates and I made a final toast to good friends, great food, delicious cocktails, and vowed to return as soon as we could to another patio afternoon at Rooftop 120 in Glastonbury Connecticut!
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| Pineapple Mojito |
Be sure to visit Rooftop 120 and enjoy some fabulous food and fine cocktails on their patio and enjoy the view!
This ultra-chic restaurant is open year-round, and features an outdoor lounge with fire pits, small plates, shared plates, flat bread specialties, large plates, & signature cocktails. All that and weekend live music, too!
See more pictures HERE on the Home Place facebook page
and while you're there don't forget to "like" us!
Rooftop 120
120 Hebron AvenueGlastonbury, CT 06033
Phone:(860) 430-9989
http://www.rooftop120.com/
Disclaimer: We received an invite to sample Rooftop 120's small plate and cocktail menu by members of the public relations and management team, however, all views expressed in the review are our own.
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