Making a come back to blogging, and a review on Jacky's Waterplace & Sushi Bar

Hi everyone!  Gosh we missed this!  Blogging.  Our lives have been hectic like everyone else's...but one thing is for sure, we have been slacking big time with our blog posts.  We really are getting into the swing of things with new ideas on blogging and what we want to post.  So please keep checking back in the next few weeks. Hopefully you missed us too.

What a better way to kick off  our blogging other then with food!

Dining at Jacky's Waterplace & Sushi Bar has been on our radar for quite sometime.  We finally made plans to visit it together this past weekend.  Perfect place for a "business" meeting.

Jacky's Waterplace (photo taken from their site)

We had no idea how popular of a spot it was.  We thought since it was a Sunday evening we could easily get right in for a table for two.  Well we were wrong...the wait list that evening was booked until 9pm!  So we decided we would still go and eat at the bar.  Dedicated, I know!

We started off with two appetizers to share:

Coconut Shrimp and Scallion Pancakes

We asked our server what she would recommend for a shrimp dish, and she said the coconut shrimp with mango sauce was a popular item on their menu.  We liked it and thought the shrimp was delicious, but both agreed the sauce might have been a little on the sweet side. Marilyn really wanted the scallion pancakes and wow, am I glad she did  They were outstanding and the garlic soy sauce it came with was perfection!  This is a dish we both recommend getting if you visit.

For our main entree we decided on the Shanghai Noodles with chicken, pork, and shrimp.  The noodles were very crunchy/crispy and a little difficult to eat.  With that being said, the meat, shrimp and vegetables were all cooked perfectly and was very tasty.

Shanghai Noodles

We also opted for a dish we spotted a patron enjoying next to us.  We both love asparagus, so we knew we had to try it when we saw it.

Asparagus in Oyster Sauce

The asparagus in oyster sauce was one of our favorite dishes at Jacky's.  The asparagus was so fresh and prepared on the al dente with the oyster sauce. Plus, it kind of made us feel like we were eating something on the healthy side...hee hee.

Also we enjoyed their cocktails, not shown here as we were too busy enjoying them!!  Marilyn got a Mai Tai and said it was smooth and yummy and I ordered the green tea martini, which did taste like unsweetened green tea, only kicked up a notch!

We both agreed we would be back again to try more off the menu...but those scallion pancakes and asparagus will mostly likely be ordered again...craving them already!!

Note to all you readers, make sure you plan ahead if you are visiting this establishment and make reservations for dinning.

Here is the 10 second video we shared with you on Instastories. (If you don't already follow us on Instagram, check us out, we post a lot more there) We apologize for the quality but we needed to share this room with you on this post.  Marilyn was obsessed with it.  And check out that gorgeous light!  The room had so much energy, perfect place for an intimate dinner with close friends.

Happy Dinning,

Love,  Stylish Mama

Providence Restaurant Week, July 2015 - Siena - Smithfield, RI

Hello!  Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!  As you can probably tell - we are enjoying ours so much that we haven't blogged much at all.  (Guilty, so guilty!)

Summer being as busy as it is, one highlight we always look forward to is Restaurant Week here in Providence, RI!

This week we visited Siena in Smithfield, RI.
We have both dined at Siena, Providence and it has become a favorite place for us to frequent. So we were excited to check out their sister location.

The menu intrigued us and we also wanted to try a venue that was outside of the city for a change.

Here is the dinner menu for Siena Restaurant Week, July 2015:

  COURSE ONE

Choose One
Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce tossed in a homemade lemon Caesar dressing with Tuscan croutons,
topped with parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Cozze Rosso
Prince Edward Island mussels steamed in slow roasted tomato broth,
finished with extra virgin olive oil & fresh herbs

Insalata Pomodoro di Cimelio
heirloom tomato salad with basil infused olive oil & sea salt,
garnished with a balsamic reduction

Polpette
Anthony's famous meatball made from ground sirloin, veal and pork,
topped with San Marzano marinara, ricotta cheese, parmigiana-reggiano cheese and fresh basil


COURSE TWO

Choose One
Salmon d'Elba
grilled salmon fillet topped with sliced zucchini & grape tomatoes,
sauteéd in chive butter sauce

Pollo al Rosmarino
two semi-boneless chicken breasts marinated in rosemary, garlic and lemon rub,
grilled and oven finished with roasted tomatoes, garlic, butter & white wine

Penne alla Vodka
penne pasta in a spicy (mildly hot) pink vodka sauce topped with parmigiano-reggiano cheese,
available with grilled chicken breast or shrimp

Maiale de Estate
grilled pork loin served over parmigiano-reggiano polenta and topped with tomato jam,
served with cipollini onions and scallions

Rigatoni al Brasato
rigatoni pasta tossed with shredded beef short rib braised with wine, vegetables, tomato, garlic and stock,
topped with parmigiano-reggiano cheese


COURSE THREE

Choose One
Cannoli
traditional Italian cannolis with sweet ricotta filling,
garnished with shaved chocolate

Torta di Fruitta
Short dough tart filled with lemon custard & topped with fresh berries,
served with fresh whipped cream

Torta di  Lucca
chocolate tort served with toasted hazelnuts & cappucino creme anglaise
served with vanilla bean gelato

Gelato
choice of vanilla bean or chocolate hazelnut,
served with a pirouette cookie and whipped cream

$29.95 pp
*Beverages, Tax, and Gratuity are not included*

We both ironically were eyeing the same menu items...so we did what any friends would...order one of each and split! 

Our picks for Course One:

Cozze Rosso
Prince Edward Island mussels steamed in slow roasted tomato broth,
finished with extra virgin olive oil & fresh herbs

Insalata Pomodoro di Cimelio
heirloom tomato salad with basil infused olive oil & sea salt,
garnished with a balsamic reduction


We found the mussels to be very fresh and cooked to perfection. The tomato broth was creamy and did not overpower the taste of the mussels.

The tomato salad was absolutely delicious and tasted just like summer on a dish...however it could have used a little more seasoning.  Ask for fresh ground pepper!

Our Picks for Course Two:

Salmon d'Elba
grilled salmon fillet topped with sliced zucchini & grape tomatoes,
sauteéd in chive butter sauce

Rigatoni al Brasato
rigatoni pasta tossed with shredded beef short rib braised with wine, vegetables, tomato, garlic and stock,
topped with parmigiano-reggiano cheese

The salmon was also fresh and the dish we found to be over all light and classic in style.  We were served polenta with our dish and this was our absolute favorite part even though it was not listed on the actual menu. Hope yours comes with it too! If not ask!

The rigatoni dish was a little more on the heavy side, and the flavor was robust.  If you are hungry order this dish...we ended up not finishing ours even though we split.  

With that being said we took our dessert to go...so much food!  The waitress was kind enough to let us!

Overall the meal was very good but we both agreed the atmosphere was for an older crowd.  We both enjoy Providences atmosphere and will probably visit that location if given the choice.

Love, Stylish Mama and Organized Chica xo