Union street is buzzing

We decided to check out a new restaurant that has been taunting us with an online menu and is in a popular location, that I keep passing- Quarupel.

The decor of the room was, as intended, Belgium bar reminiscent- dark wood panelling with carved wood edging. The restaurant tables were also of an expensive nature- grained wood and very elegant. Those items slightly distracted from the ugly iron ram railing in the entrance way along with the uncomfortable table placements. It was almost exclusively two person table settings set in the middle of the restaurant, so close, and with no dividers, that the secluded romantic atmosphere did not hit mark. The restaurant was also humming at a very loud buzz that left anything but mundane conversation to the patrons lest you have to shout some less than sharable conversation.

In fact it was so loud, the bus boy asked what we wanted to drink and we said tap water, but instead he brought back a bottle of still water.

We ordered the shallot rings, which were fantastic. I didn't even want the sweet and sour sauce- they were amazing as a stand alone fried ring. The breading had a complex taste that went well with the delicate flavor of the shallots. I also was in love with the texture- thinly sliced soft shallots with a well crisped breading.





Blue cheese and pear salad:



The pork meatballs were pretty darn yummy.



Having fun out!