Harvest Moon Brewery/Cafe - New Brunswick

On my way back to Brooklyn from Philadelphia, I stopped in New Brunswick to have dinner with a friend. I've never been to New Brunswick before, so I had no idea where to eat. However, my friend had a few places she's been wanting to try.

When we passed this place, we stopped to read the menu in the window. Something called "pork flat iron" caught my eye, and my friend mentioned this was a place she wanted to try.

Sweet potato and black bean tortilla? Plantain salsa? Mole sauce? To me, that sounded like a whole lot of awesomeness on one plate. I was so excited.

I love a great presentation. This chef really earns his money. The pork was so tender and juicy. I never would have come up with it myself, but plantains make a pretty good complement. The sweet potato/ black bean thingies were so amazing. I could eat that all day. Plus it came with mashed white potatoes and green beans. I was SO full!

My friend ordered salmon, my favorite fish. I tried some, and it was just as fantastic as the pork. I think my presentation was better than hers, but I'm easily impressed by things standing up.

Bourbon creme brulee! I don't know if I've ever mentioned it, but creme brulee is one of my favorite desserts. My friend's salmon plate was $21, but they had a 3-course deal for $25. Of course I encouraged her to get that one since it would come with the salmon plus salad and dessert. I really just wanted to share the dessert. We decided we're eating at this restaurant again. Next time, she's having the pork and I'm having the salmon.