Recent Eats: Alden & Harlow

Alden & Harlow has topped my To-Dine list ever since it opened its doors in Cambridge.

Dubbed the best eatery of the year, it seemed like I just could not get there due to a crazy schedule.

When my favorite new blogger friend Liz of Little Moments of Happiness suggested 

we head there late night after a Fashion Week event, I could not agree fast enough.

I started the meal with the Smoked Burrata Crostino with fried kale, lonza and burnt honey.

It was one of the most delicious dishes I have ever experienced.

The savory essence of the rich Burrata contrasted perfectly with the sweet hints lent by the honey.

Next I tried the Raw Sugar Pumpkin Salad with Xertoli almonds, dates, sardo and Jalepeno Brown Butter. 

The pumpkin pasta had a wonderful amount of crunch, I was surprised at just how satisfying it was.

Next arrived my Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder with kimchee oil, aioli and Benne Seed crumble.

Slow roasted to that perfect point where you can cut each morsel with the mere side of your 

fork, this dish quickly disappeared leaving me wondering if table fairies 

lived at A&H or was I seriously being that greedy…

Last was the Crispy Berkshire Pork Belly with roasted strawberries atop Anson Mills Grits.

Though delicious, this was a bit rich for me (or perhaps it was 

that I had already gorged myself and already had dessert on my mind.)

I know… But you cannot go to a restaurant ranked nationally 

among the top 100 new restaurants and not order dessert. 

And so I tucked into the Baked Apple & Olive Oil Cake Trifle with 

Aleppo & Honey Whipped Cream with brown sugar.

Perfect in my opinion minus the overabundance of nuts, this plate 

did not see much action due to my rapidly expanding waistline. 

The verdict? I will definitely be back for brunch. 

A creative menu, rustic decor, great music and wonderful staff; 

Alden & Harlow is a spot as a foodie you cannot afford to miss.

What new restaurant near you is receiving scores of accolades?