Mediterranean 'Roughin' it.'

I have found a new delicious way to make pizza crust.  It is called Mountain Bread.  All organic almost tortilla-like bread that is paper thin and makes a crisp and flaky crust.  I was completely surprised by how amazing the outcome was.  I started by taking four of the Mountain Bread sheets and sticking them together by using water in between each layer.  (also at this time you can preheat the oven to 200 degrees)   Next I layered a creamy balsamic dressing on the top layer and started to cut my other toppings which included; tomato, mozzarella, yellow onion, mushroom, a little garlic and some fresh basil.

Layer the pizza however you want.  I personally like to get all flavors in one bite to I like to place everything on equally.  This is the first time I have made a pizza so I learned a couple things.  One, don't put the basil on until after the pizza has come out because it will dry up the leaves.  Second, tomatoes tend to be watery so the 'dough' was a little wet when I pulled it out after 20 minutes at 200 degrees.  Therefor, I turned the oven up to 400 degrees and put it in for another 5 minutes and it turned out perfect.  Crispy, flaky, and tasted like a Mediterranean explosion in your mouth.  Took about a half an hour to prepare, so fast and easy people will think you spent all day making it.

MARROW vs. ARROW

MARROW KITCHEN/BAR

TACOMA, WASHINGTON

Tucked away on the corner of Genius and Amazing is a quaint new age Restaurant called MARROW.  Bottles of empty Bullet Bourbon suspended from the ceiling, mirrors with cork board accompaniment and a red wall that will make you salivate as you are waiting to be seated.  Cucumber water, soft bread and butter with black sea salt are brought out while you look over the menu.  MARROW/ARROW is a double sided menu that will satisfy Carnivores (MARROW) and Vegetarians/Vegans (Arrow, without the 'm' or 'meat').  The only problem you might encounter would be is not knowing what food to order because everything and I mean EVERYTHING sounds delicious.

Scallop and Quinoa with Carrot Jus



After perusing the menu I stop at scallops and automatically I know I have to have them.. Kyle Wnuk Head Chef/Part Owner is one of the only people I have known to correctly cook a scallop.  This confection of heaven is only $17, which I know sounds spendy but you get four perfect scallops with fluffy quinoa, carrot jus and a celery and fennel salad which marries together harmoniously.  I then flip over to the ARROW side to find Oregonzola Fried Squash Blossoms with spicy Orange Aioli.  Perfectly fried so the cheese explodes in your mouth with a inviting welcome for another bite.



Oregonzola Stuffed Squash Blossom



Oregonzola Stuffed Squash Blossoms

In the mist of eating food and having quiet conversations with my boyfriend I decided to browse over the drink menu.  I finally decided on the Lola drink which consists of Hendricks Gin, Pear Absolut Vodka, Lemon and garnished with a slice of pear.  Strong, refreshing and perfect palate cleanser while I wait for the main course.


Lola

 One of my favorite protein is Duck.  Duck is succulent and tastes like the dark meat on a poultry but has more fat which is why I LOVE duck.  Duck should be cooked medium rare to medium to ensure that it stays juicy and tender if it gets cooked more than that it tends to get rubbery and hard to chew.  I ordered the $23 Duck Breast with Tamarind-Rhubarb, Yukon Gold Puree, Broccolini and Pistachio dust.  Absolutely Perfect.  All the textures and flavors complimented each other in such a way that my taste buds were singing with every bite.

To finish off this meal and Amazing service from our lovely server Rebecca to the inspiring owner Jamie Jones we decided to get a cupcake made for a king.. Covered in velvety frosting and topped with caramel, nuts and black sea salt to bring out the flavors ended a perfect meal with a bang.

 Thank you to MARROW for making my dining experience so enjoyable and I can't wait for our next dining date.

MARROW
1 253.267.5299

2717 6th ave

Tacoma, WA 98406