Alison Two

[ferky]

Has anyone tried/reviewed Alison Two in Montgomery County? We have enjoyed Alison at Blue Bell many times and have been looking forward to seeing what she will do with her follow-up sister restaurant.

[etalanian]

We've eaten there several times already. It is dimly lit and we find the atmosphere lovely. There is a bar menu, so we can stop by after a movie at the Ambler Theater - the Tuna Slider is exceptional.

We have enjoyed some great dishes from the general menu: Sea Scallops with Potato Gnocchi, which is in an amazing, flavor-balanced broth that rounds out the dish perfectly; the Mussels - again, in an outstandingly seasoned broth; the Mushrooms with Heirloom grits and Aged Jack Cheese made us want to lick the plate; a Corn Soup that was smooth and perfectly seasoned; Roasted Chicken with Salsify Puree, again with an amazing sauce - this one surprised me, because I don't usually order chicken at a nice restaurant (I like to try things I don't make at home) and the flavors were spectacular. I didn't have the Hanger Steak, but someone we were with did and loved it. But I tried the seasoned fries that came with it and they were wonderful.

The last time I was there I had a Pumpkin Cheesecake that had a crust flavored with curry. It was such an unusual and tasty combination.

We also enjoyed some cocktails - especially the Dark and Stormy, which is made with homemade Ginger Beer, full of fresh ginger flavor. And we have enjoyed some great wines from the wine list. They offer a couple of dozen (I think) wines by the glass.

Hope that helps.

Eileen