Poitin (/ˈpʊtʃiːn/ PUUT-cheen) opened its doors less than 2 weeks ago. I would usually hold off a visit, allowing the new establishment to work out its kinks. But there hasn’t really been a blog-worthy restaurant that I’ve been to lately. So each time i pay my Amex and review my charges, I see my WordPress bill and i think of how I could have paid for a cute pair of sandals for that instead of a blog with no new entries…I have to start writing again!
So here’s a good one in what feels like forever in my food world.
The key words that I noted as the server was explaining the concept were: diversity and sustainability. Not words I would really want to hear to make me think of a fabulous restaurant, but were willing to give it a try. The good wine list which we initially perused was encouraging.
Appetizer selections were aplenty and reasonably priced. We were not sure of the portions so we ordered one for each.
D had a Tomato Burrata Salad, which I just learned, he forgot to take a picture of. Ugh.
The entree list isn’t much but they did have a couple of specials. So make sure you ask your server what they are because that night’s special )soft-shell crab) was a winner.
MUSHROOM –it came in a
toast , with burnt onion , whipped
ricotta, shaved parmesan
seasonal vegetable, watercress,
pinenuts, house herb ricotta
One of the things I love about eating out is that there is always something new to be learned. In this case, I was introduced to this dessert wine!
Poitin, 2313 Edwards St #100
Houston, TX 77007