The Georgetown Saloon in Redding CT

Every now and then we stumble across a truly unusual place that we simply have to share with you!

We recently made our way up to Redding CT to visit the Georgetown Saloon, a neat little place that features fun food and drink - and live entertainment!

Established in 1978 the Georgetown Saloon was once known for its great live music, and, now, under new ownership, the Saloon is returning to its roots!

Once the stage for such musical artists as Eartha Kitt, Keith Richards, Meatloaf and Jose Feliciano, the Georgetown Saloon plans to bring the very best in both known and up-and-coming local artists. They have added a studio quality sound booth and speaker system to the main room to ensure that the music quality is top notch.  They feature open mic nights and live entertainment on select evenings.

But the Georgetown Saloon is not just about great music...they're also about great food and drink.

Here's some of the amazing items we sampled during our visit!

You know we always start by trying a restaurant's specialty cocktails, and the Georgetown Saloon keeps it fun by creating "Flasktails" - cocktails with creative twists on old favorites, with their own play on wording and spin on ingredients. For example, the Surley Tumble, is quite the opposite of a Shirley Temple, containing bourbon, marachino liquor, fresh lemon juice, and cherry bitters.

Flasktails

Now, on to the food!!! We started by trying Biscuits and Gravy, Devilish Eggs, and Bacon Roasted Poppers

Biscuits and Gravy, Devilish Eggs, and Bacon Roasted Poppers

And some amazing fried Mac-N-Cheese Tots!

Mac-N-Cheese Tots with Buttermilk Ranch Dipping Sauce

Then we moved on to some delicious Flatbread with Mushrooms, and stuffed potatoes three ways!

Flatbread Speical of the Day, and Menage A Tot (Potatoes 3-ways)

And don't forget - Georgetown saloon offers up loads of beers, many local, with 30 types of draft beers, and a beer menu that changes seasonally.

30 Beers on Tap

And we sampled some classic Colt 45 and a dark draught.

Sampling some beer

One of my favorite "starters" of the night -were the fried seasonal veggies with a yummy dipping sauce that had just enough of a spicy kick!

Seasonal Fried Vegetables

The House Nachos were unique, made with kettle chips and served with a smokey cheddar cheese, pico de gallo and a creamy chive topping. Ours also came with a heaping of house chili.

The Georgetown Saloon Nachos

The Saloon was certainly returning to its roots the night we were there! They featured an open mic night - and they also have live music on weekends!  We got to hear some great sound from the local musicians that were there that night.

Open Mic Night

Next we moved on to some items from their "Mini" menu which features sandwiches and small bite items, such as Chicken and Waffles and Sliders.

Chicken and Waffles
Blueberry Jam, Basil, Bourbon Butter, Cheddar, Bacon and Maple Syrup
with Sweet Potato Fries

Cheeseburger Sliders
Beef, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Smoked Aioli
(NOTE: They also feature a Veggie Burger Slider)
Hand Cut Fries

Crab Cake Sliders
Lettuce, Tomato, and Cajun Remoulade
with Crispy Light Onion Rings

Are you ready for some more fun items?  The Georgetown Saloon serves dinners in these fab TV-dinner sectioned trays!  Each comes with an entree, sides, and dessert! So creative!

Bird and the Bees
Crispy Fried Free Range, Red Bee Honey Hot Sauce, with a Side Biscuit

When I was a little girl, believe it or not, I used to be a picky eater. You know, one of those who would kick and scream when one food touched another. These sectioned dinner plates would have made my mother's life a whole lot easier!!!

Bourbon Steak Au Poivre
Flat Iron, Mushrooms, Onions, and Mashed Potato

Each dinner was so delicious and the sides were fun and whimsical!

Shrimp and Grits
Smoked Cheddar and a Cajun Ramoulade

And I loved that Chef John Brennan is sensitive to vegetarian and gluten free choices! And really, who wouldn't want a dinner with a rice crispy side treat???

Mac-N-Cheese
Smoked Cheddar
(also available with a gluten free pasta)

And desserts were just as fun and creative with everything from bread pudding to flourless sundae cake!

Caramel Whiskey Bread Pudding

Flourless Chocolate Sundae

Waffle Sammie of the Day
(Each day features different fillings)

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

We thoroughly enjoyed this great place in Redding Connecticut! It's got such a fun and edgy vibe - and food that is equally creative!

Visit them soon!

The Georgetown Saloon

8 Main Street

Redding, CT 06896

203-544-8003

On the web - http://www.thegeorgetownsaloon.com/

Hours 

Mon - Thurs: 11:30am - 1am

Fri - Sat: 11:30am - 2am

Sun: 11:30am - 1am

Disclaimer: We were invited to this menu sampling by members of the Georgetown Saloon's public relations and management team. However, all opinions are our own.

Trivia, Beatles Tribute, and Mardi Gras at the Redding Roadhouse in Redding CT

There's winter fun on the menu at the Redding Roadhouse!

And fun activities continue all winter long at the Redding Roadhouse! In addition to their great food and bar offerings they will be featuring live music, trivia contests, and a Mardi Gras Bash!

ALL BEATLES OPEN MIC NIGHT AT THE REDDING ROADHOUSE  

Beatles Open Mic Night on February 9th 2014 at the Redding Roadhouse

On Sunday, February 9 at 8 PM, grab your guitar and sing us a tune – a Beatles tune that is. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the British Invasion we'll be able to listen to our favorite Beatles tunes or come and perform as a one man show or with your band. Special guest will be Dick Mahyew, the pilot that flew the Fab Four to the states.

DJ TRIVIA NITE AT THE REDDING ROADHOUSE

DJ Trivia Night on Thursdays at the Redding Roadhouse

So, you think you know it all?  Well then,  join in the fun on Thursday nights at 6:30 PM in the tap room for a challenging game of trivia. There will be food and drink specials, prizes and a chance to leave feeling like the king or queen of trivia that you are. It’s anybody’s game! (on-going event)

MARDI GRAS AT THE REDDING ROADHOUSE

Mardi Gras at the Redding Roadhouse Feb. 23rd through March 2nd 2014

Come celebrate Mardi Gras Sunday, February 23 thru Tuesday, March 4 at the Redding Roadhouse! Chef Wirt Cook is cooking up a traditional Creole menu of gumbo, po boys, catfish and Etuoffee.

There will be a Preservation Hall Jazz Band on Sunday, Feb 23 and March 2 plus the BIG BASH on Tuesday, March 4 with the David Morgan Jazz Trio beginning at 7 PM. It will be a fun two weeks of big jazz, bold flavors and creative cocktails – NOLA style.



The Redding Roadhouse
405 Redding Road
Redding, CT

203-938-3388
www.reddingroadhouse.com
https://www.facebook.com/Reddingroadhouse

Oktoberfest at Redding Roadhouse in Redding CT

One of the best things about welcoming the fall season in New England is...Oktoberfest!!

Oktoberfest in America is an homage to the 16-18 day event in Germany that starts in late September and goes into the first few weeks of October. Beer flows, music rolls, and hearty and flavorful comfort foods are featured at its core.

This year, to celebrate the autumn season, we traveled to West Redding CT to visit the Redding Roadhouse on Redding Road. (That's alot of Redding!). We were so excited to be invited to this great promotion! What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than to take a drive through Fairfield county and view the beautiful fall foliage in this picturesque area of Connecticut.

Now, let me start by saying, I'm a big fan of any restaurant that calls themselves a roadhouse. 

The name itself conjures up images of great little "local taverns" alongside winding country roads, that feature hearty food, good drinks, and great music. A place where you can get a good meal and have some fun, all in a comfortable setting. And that's just what the Redding Roadhouse is!

The restaurant is owned and operated by Ted Stonbely,Wirt Cook and Karen Cook. Wirt also doubles as the Executive Chef and brings a comfort menu packed with classic favorites and a laid-back approach of New England cooking to the Roadhouse.

I knew I was in for a great time the minute I walked in and was greeted by a lovely Fraulein offering me a pint of Half Full Brewery Pumpkin Ale with a cinnamon sugar frosted rim! And it just kept getting better from there!

We met up with our group in the bar, chatted for a few minutes, and then were greeted by owner and the night's host, Ted,  who escorted us to our tables in the main dining room to start sampling some of the Oktoberfest menu items.

We began our meal with a cured meat and cheese board called the Charcuterie Plate that consisted of pastrami, head cheese, tongue, cornichon pickles and wurst pate, and browsed the special Oktoberfest sampling menu we'd be enjoying for the evening.

And then Chef Karen brought out some lovely made on premise bacon. To say that it was fabulous would be doing it a disservice. It was wonderful. Amazing. Delicious. We could have eaten this all night and been happy.
But then came the potato pancakes. Again, a German classic and these did not disappoint! These were just as good as my friend Oma used to make.

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Karen explains the process for the made on premise bacon,
potato pancakes with applesauce and sour cream, and my appetizer plate. 

And because it's an Oktoberfest, right as the delicious Burgoo Stew was being served, the German Oompah Band started up! They were assembled in one of the adjoining tavern rooms, close enough that we could easily hear (and sing along!) - but not so overpowering that it hindered dinner conversation.

We also sampled a few more beers, Octoberfest by Hooker Beer and the Okto Festival Ale by Widmer Brothers Brewing. Each of the evening's beer samples embodied the flavors of autumn.

Burgoo Stew (German immigrant stew)

And then came our entrees and sides! A sausage sampler plate of  smoked bratwurst, weisswurst and bauernwurst, all steamed in beer, and served with sauerkraut and steamed red cabbage. A big bowl of the German egg noodle spaetzle, and a side of homemade spicy mustard, that I could eat out of the glass with a spoon. (And did!)

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smoked bratwurst, weisswurst and bauernwurst, with steamed red cabbage and sauerkraut,
spaetzle and homemade mustard

But, no, wait... there's even more!

A deliciously tender Weiner Schnitzel, and, then, hands down my personal favorite of the night, Saurbraten, a Bavarian style pot roast, served with sweet and sour gravy thickened with gingersnaps.

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Saurbraten, my wonderful dinner plate, wiener schnitzel

And, for the finishing touch of the meal, dessert was served, a wonderfully flaky, buttery, apple streudel aka strudel, with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream and a dollop of whipped cream.

Apple Streudel

If you're looking for a great place to welcome fall with an Oktoberfest Special, or wonderful meal for every season - the Redding Roadhouse is the place to go! It's a little out of the way if you're not in the immediate area...but definitely worth the trip for a hearty homestyle meal in a comfortable setting.

Oktoberfest is running September 29th through October 27th - but visit the restaurant any time!

We sang - we danced - we had a great time! You will too, at the...

The Redding Roadhouse

406 Redding Road

West Redding, CT  06896

203.938.3388

on the web: http://reddingroadhouse.com/

like them on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reddingroadhouse

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Have you been to an Oktoberfest this year?

What are your favorite German foods?

I'd love to hear about them in the comments below!

Auf Wiedersehen - Good Bye!

Disclaimer: I was invited to a promotional Oktoberfest sampling at the Redding Roadhouse, however, the views and opinions expressed herein are my own.