One of the lucky Gertz Girlz got to take some home for midnight snakz. Like something you would get in a great urban Asian restaurant–very lightly breaded, subtly sweet and spicy, and truly tender. How fun! I mean Deep-Fried Blueberry Bites? We might do this on our next visit, but at 1:30 we were in the mood for a lunch appetizer–Spicy Maple Chicken Tenders. Have you ever been offered “Breakfast Appetizers?” Me neither. I know there’s no such thing as bad bacon (except bad for you), but I think they are missing a great opportunity to offer a maple-candied option, since it’s all the rage these days. First silky and creamy, followed by salty and tender, and finally gooey and chewy. I have never understood how restaurants think it’s easy to cut through ham and English muffins with a butter knife.Īnd for the first time ever, I experienced that perfect Eggs Bennie bite. Big points for providing a steak knife this was a first. Perfectly poached orbs enrobed in a glistening, sunny sauce. But when our waitress put down my plate, I marveled at how picture-perfect they looked. Overcooked eggs are always the biggest disappointment, with rubbery ham and overly lemony Hollandaise tied for second. My expectations are never high, mainly because Eggs Bennie is hard to mess up. It will get on your nerves.īut let’s talk food! When out for brunch, my go-to dish is Eggs Benedict. With so many customers, the barn-style door opens and closes with jarring frequency and almost everyone entering or exiting lets it slam shut. If you are “hangry”, DO NOT sit in the restaurant’s indoor waiting area. We took a quick look, but opted to enjoy the fresh air and expansive grounds instead. They chased us out of a covered bridge (another seating option that is no doubt packed when it’s raining), down a path and into the kitschy gift shop. But it isn’t autumn in New England if yellow jackets haven’t crashed the party. There are plenty of rustic outdoor seating options (tree stumps, stone benches) while you wait for your table. Dee Sez:Īs the name suggests, the restaurant is a large barn-like building decorated with wooden signs and whimsical folk art. The food was worth the wait – it was a concise menu with many original temptations. We received quick service from a friendly, seasoned (and clearly exhausted) waitress. The good coffee (according to Lisa) was placed on our table in a carafe – no waiting for refills! If you are a tea drinker, like Dee, you can expect a carafe of hot water, and a tea chest with plenty of regular and herbal choices. Breakfast is served all day, so act like royalty and order what you desire no matter the time.Īfter a 90 minute wait, we were immediately rewarded with a generous hot beverage service. We had anticipated this and so should you. We arrived at noon on a Sunday and there was a 1.5 hour wait (no reservations). Plentiful parking, including a spillover lot across the street let us know that Parker’s was established and popular. The restaurant, gift shop, outdoor coffee bar, and multiple woodsy seating areas make for an eye-catching exterior. As Dee said, “you know that you’ve arrived.”Īuthentic in its rustic vibe, Parker’s has created an outdoor waiting experience that is part aromatherapy (the maple hits you as soon as you open the car door), charming, whimsical and relaxing. This rustic eatery nestled in Mason, NH definitely falls under the category of “Destination Restaurant.” A mile-long winding road was raining autumn leaves and pine needles in full sunshine, and brought us abruptly to Parker’s. Visiting on a balmy day in mid-October is also a smart move. If you’ve lived in New Hampshire for at least 15 years (as we have) and still haven’t visited Parker’s Maple Barn Restaurant, we suggest you do.
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