Red Bird

   Last night I headed to the old neighborhood in Waltham to check out Red Bird, which just opened a couple of weeks ago by Chef Daniel Stokes, an alum of the Franklin Café and protegee of Franklin Chef / Owner Dave DuBois. I'm a big fan of The Franklin in Southie, so I was excited to try it! We started with a couple of apps, which were both delicious.

Grilled PeachesMarcona Almonds, Goat Cheese,Greens, Brown Butter

Fried Ipswich Clam StripsCoriander Aioli, FlashFried Herbs, Lemon
   I ordered the chicken confit as an entree, which was a bone in chicken thigh served over gnocchi with a delicious savory sauce. I loved the torn potatoes (almost like potato skins), especially dipped in the broth from the chicken. The bf enjoyed his sticky pork ribs and watermelon.

Chicken ConfitEscarole, Potato Gnocchi, Apricot& Cherry Mostarda

Torn and Fried Potatoes

Sticky Pork RibsChili-Garlic Sauce, Watermelon
   For dessert we shared the vanilla mousse with marinated peaches and peach sorbet. It was a nice light dessert, and a perfect way to end the meal.

Vanilla MousseMacerated Peaches, Peach Sorbet,Pistachio Macarons
   Overall the meal at Red Bird was excellent, and exactly what I would have expected based on my experiences at The Franklin. It's well worth the short drive to Waltham, and I will definitley be back.