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stlouisbrowns t1_iudww4k wrote

River's Edge, Avon

https://riversedgemediterraneancuisine.com/

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Larrik t1_iuedr8g wrote

I got the kebabs here and they made all of the ones I’ve ever grilled myself look terrible in comparison.

Everything (all the entrees and apps we got) was cooked to a degree of perfection I didn’t even know was possible.

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gliotic t1_iuefky8 wrote

strong agree, this place is excellent

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gardener2 t1_iueguok wrote

This place has amazing food. It used to be by the river in Unionville/Farmington but a few years ago they moved to a better location. The chef is outstanding.

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bloobears1 t1_iufcauu wrote

Yes! This is the way. Though the meals are a little bit on the pricier side (its a sit down restaurant not a kebab shop) - this is our go to middle eastern restaurant. We always make sure we take any guests to the area to River's Edge. They're always blown away.

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giant_toad42 OP t1_iuesmwj wrote

They sinned when I went there.

Canned grape leaves. Thought I wouldn't notice.

Nah, I've been disappointed every time I've been here.

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giant_toad42 OP t1_iuf804p wrote

I'm looking for places to eat. 😏

Bruh, read my post history. I don't run a restaurant. I'm an engineer who likes good food. I pay for experiences, and I would like to experience the food of my dead grandparents, thank you very much.

But, wow, so defensive about river's edge. Do you run the place? Does it piss you off that one person out here isn't impressed? Should I say the mint tea was shitty too?

Anyway, let's pick apart my first experience of grape leaves with them - and what grape leaves mean to me. Here's what grape leaves are, aka, dolma.

Grape leaf Mint Rice Minced lamb Lemon Salt Pepper

I believe thats it.. there may be a little more, but, it's a super simple food. Like, deceptively simple. Now Here's the problem: how many Americans have had fresh grape leaves?

Not many.

So, when I judge a place, I look for cut corners. Grape leaves are a pain in the ass to do right, few people know the difference between shit out of a can and fresh ones - and it's an easy corner to cut.

If the place cuts that simple corner, they cut other corners. Bad place. Rivers edge cuts that corner.

Why is opening a can a cardinal sin? Because I can open my own dam can at home. I don't want to pay for shit I can make at home. I can open my own can. I don't need to pay someone $12 to pull 3 dolma out of a can, put a little olive oil and lebneh on it and sell it to me. That's just dumb.

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aly-moon t1_iufc4ic wrote

I love this and yes to experience the things of my dead grandparents and my parents. You explained this perfectly. It is frequent that many do not know the difference between fresh and canned however. And I find that explaining these even to friends. I also don't want to go to eat something I can easily do at home. Thank you. This was explained perfectly! As someone in the architecture and preservation field (also not a restaurant person).

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