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One of my favorite restaurants on the Connecticut shoreline, the Fresh Salt restaurant at Saybrook Point recently introduced a NEW summer menu that features seasonal dishes inspired by the harvests of local farmers and fisheries and invited us to visit for a sampling.
It's certainly no surprise that Fresh Salt was recently named Best Upscale Dining in Connecticut by the state’s restaurant industry association, You see, Fresh Salt works closely with its local farmers and artisans to ensure the highest quality of locally grown ingredients from land and sea go into its creative delights. Add to the list of local items - an incredible view of Long Island Sound and a busy marina and you know Fresh Salt is a win-win for dining.
At Fresh Salt, guests will savor fresh, seasonal and local cuisine served in Old Saybrook’s most spectacular setting – the spot where the fresh waters of the Connecticut River meet the salt of Long Island Sound. It's a treasured and historic place, rich in life, and the restaurant reflects that lively diversity. Chef d’ Cuisine Gese Rodriguez offers a simple yet high quality approach to transforming the fresh seasonal ingredients of Connecticut into beautifully inspired dishes.
At our most recent outing to Fresh Salt at the Saybrook Point Inn, here are some of the items we enjoyed, from cocktails to appetizers to entrees to dessert.
Cocktails:
We loved the ingenuity used in all the cocktail creations and I especially enjoyed this tall Foggy Harbor Raspberry Mist pictured below that featured Connecticut's own Foggy Harbor Vodka, muddled with fresh raspberries and mint!
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| Fresh Salt - The Foggy Harbor Raspberry Mist (made with CT own's Foggy Harbor Vodka!) |
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| Fresh Salt - Key Lime Martini |
Appetizers
With everything from a raw bar selection to hearty pork shanks we tried to sample a wide array of items from seafood to salads to soups. The cowboy loved the heirloom tomato and peach salad, and we've already recreated it several times at home since then! Don't you just love when you get some creative ideas from your favorite restaurants that you can replicate at home? |
| Jonah Crab Salad Parsley, Celery, Watermelon, Lemon, Mango Aioli |
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| Chilled Sweet Pea and Cucumber Soup Fresh Mint, Crème Fraiche |
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| Heirloom Tomato and Peach Salad Local Heirloom Tomato, Grilled Peach Balsamic Vinaigrette |
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| Barbecue Pork Shanks Carrot-Celery Salad, Tamarind Barbecue Sauce |
Dinner Entrees
You simply can't go wrong with anything at Fresh Salt. The atmosphere is fun and festive and the food is always wonderful. I loved my seafood "ciopinno" stew - and the leftovers the next day were even better after everything had an additional day to infuse flavors! |
| Fresh Salt Style Cioppino Shrimp, Scallops, Calamari, Mussels, Swordfish Tomato, Saffron Essence, Capellini, Crusty Ciabatta, Parmigiano |
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| Mrs. Tag's Swordfish Chop Olive Oil, Garlic, Lemon Zest, Italian Parsley Fine Bread Crumbs, Parmesan-Spinach Risotto, Sautéed Zucchini |
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| 8 oz Filet Mignon Garnished with Shoestring Pomme Frites Charred Romaine Heart, Demi Glaze, Colbert Butter |
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| Pan Roasted Black Pearl Salmon Roasted Cauliflower, Local-grilled Peach, Couscous Passion Fruit Beurre Blanc, Lemon Sea Salt |
Dessert
The cowboy saw a plate of Baked Alaska pass by while we were eating so he knew that was on his radar and Wendy and I decided to sample the Chocolate Trio for Two. VERY chocolatey for the chocolate lovers only! |
| Baked Alaska Chocolate Cake, Espresso Gelato, Torched Meringue Chocolate-Vanilla-Espresso-Caramel Sauce |
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| Chocolate Trio for Two Chocolate Cheesecake, Raspberry-Caramel Tart Chocolate Mousse, Salted Caramel Center |
In addition to the items we sampled the new summer menu features the bounty of the season through unique pasta dishes such as “Beggar’s Purse,” which is fresh pasta filled with pear, Taleggio, Robiola, Ricotta, English peas, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes in a white wine sauce; and Cavatappi Primavera with broccoli, asparagus, cherry tomato, oyster mushroom, yellow pepper, and olive oil in a white wine sauce. Entrée prices range from $19.95.
Are you more of a seafood lover? Fresh Salt has you covered with their fresh seafood and day boats including Pan-Seared Cod served with Mushroom Risotto, Spinach Cherry Tomatoes Blistered in White Port, and Idaho Trout from the Snake River Canyon served with Crushed Almonds, White Wine-Butter Sauce Sweet Pea and Corn Risotto.
Add classic New England dishes like Clams, Fried Oysters and Seaside Tempura Platter with Golden Brown Scallops, Oysters, Calamari, Zucchini and Peppers served with House Kettle Chips, Cole Slaw, and Chipotle-Avocado Tartar Sauce and you've got a menu that pleases everyone!
Fresh Salt is more than just a restaurant; it is a place to enjoy another’s company and experience the breathtaking views of the Long Island Sound – quietly intertwined with the Connecticut River. The venue’s fresh ingredients and vibrant tastes are available daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And if guests are searching for an intimate evening, Fresh Salt offers light bites and handcrafted cocktails made to perfectly enhance an evening away.
Reservations are recommended, and may be made by calling 860-395-2000.
Fresh Salt at Saybrook Point
2 Bridge StreetOld Saybrook, CT 06475
860.395.2000
http://www.saybrook.com/restaurant/
Disclaimer: We were invited to Fresh Salt by members of their marketing and management team, however all views expressed are our own.
