before settling on a big tray of nachos with shredded chicken and bacon. Everyone agreed they were delicious.
Among the many wonderful menu items( which did not get a fair tasting on this particular outing) are the sandwiches; a brunch burger topped with bacon and an egg; a BBQ burger; a tenderloin breaded in Fire Cheetos and deep fried; and a caprese chicken sandwich with Buffalo mozzarella, seasoned tomatoes, and fresh basil drizzled with a balsamic glaze.
But most fearsome of all is a culinary monstrosity known as“ The Sasquatch”— the Sycamore’ s signature brisket chuck burger topped with a four-ounce breaded tenderloin, two strips of bacon and pepper jack grilled cheese, all on a potato bun. The thing arrives at your table secured with a steak knife driven right down through its heart.
There’ s been a lot of loose talk and speculation about bigfoots( bigfeet?) roaming around down there in Van Buren Township. But once you’ ve conquered The Sasquatch, you’ ll never have to prove your bravery in any other way.
The Sycamore Saloon has a classic brick pizza oven. Pizzas are loaded with cheese, with just the right crisp on the crust. My brother opted for the“ Tree Hugger” vegetable pizza with
spinach, tomatoes, and ricotta cheese, while Mrs. Sampler availed herself of the“ Hoosier Handful” a Build-Your-Own-Pizza deal where you pick any four toppings from a twelve-item list.
All pizzas are twelve-inch and wood fired. These pies came to the table looking great and— just in the interest of accuracy, mind you— I had to try a slice. It was excellent.
When it comes to entrees, the Sycamore Saloon has plenty to offer the hungry and curious. There are pork chops with cinnamon apple chutney; lightly breaded raspberry chicken; and a grilled chicken smothered with mushrooms, cheddar jack, and bacon under a honey mustard glaze.
My brother’ s wife opted for the salmon steak grilled on a cedar plank with a bourbon glaze and topped with green onion. It was big, beautiful, and delectable with wild rice and bourbon-bacon-jam Brussels sprouts on the side.
I chose the Rawhide Ribeye, expertly grilled with sauteed onions and peppers. I added a tasty little salad and mashed potatoes from a generous selection of side dishes.
What does a person want out of everyday life? What could be better than a wonderful, tasty meal, expertly cooked and served by hospitality professionals, and shared, not only with your nearest and dearest, your kitchen companion, and your blood kin, but with a whole large room full of boisterous, happy people having roughly the same experience on a weekend evening?
Dessert was on offer( cheesecake, s’ mores pizza), but not necessary. I was already profoundly satisfied. •
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