CRAFTKitchen
Street Corn Salad – Romaine Lettuce, Grilled Corn, Cilantro, Avocado, Red Pepper, Black Beans, Cotija Cheese
Spanish Rice
Cotija, Cilantro, Lime, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo
Lime Tortilla Chips
Corn Tortillas
Pork Carnitas
Chicken Tinga
Spiced Potatoes
Churros, Cajeta Caramel
Chocolate Tres Leches
Mexican Wedding Cookies
Always happy to #supportlocal with an office favorite, CRAFTkitchen once again catered lunch on Wednesday, Chef Blinn predictably arriving early with all the necessary items and this time presenting attendees with a Cinco de Mayo spread featuring both classics and novelties.
By no means a “Mexican” Restaurant, but nonetheless offering Meats such as Carnitas and Chorizo daily as part of Omelets, Bennys and more, it was around 11:20am that Jaret arrived porting several trays and bowls all maintained at appropriate temperatures, a build-your-own Taco bar particularly impressive thanks to condiments including housemade Guacamole, Lime Tortilla Chips, Pico de Gallo and Salsa.
Always well-portioned and fair-priced, a group of twenty-five getting their fill with plenty of leftovers packed to-go, it was beginning with aforementioned Tacos that several Hispanic employees praised both Tinga-style Chicken and slowly simmered Pork, the light acidity of each pairing nicely with mashed Avocados bright with Garlic plus julienned Radish, diced Onions and more.
Adding extra Guacamole this time, and skipping Flour Tortillas in favor of twice as many Corn, Street Corn Salad offered those seeking something light a delicious option while CRAFTkitchen’s Seasoned Rice and crispy Potatoes also performed admirably.
Not about to forget Dessert, a bowl of Mexican Wedding Cookies plus trays of Churros with Caramel Sauce receiving universal praise, it was as an added bonus that Chocolate Tres Leches arrived extra thick and creamy with Chocolate Pearls adding texture.
N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone CRAFTkitchen has always gone the extra mile to assure off-site dining is every bit as delicious as inside the Restaurant on South Eastern, and in the era post-COVID 19 it will be that same dedication which draws guests back, reminding everyone of what made Jaret and Tami’s place great to begin with.
RECOMMENDED: Chicken Tinga, Spiced Potatoes, Churros, Tres Leches, Mexican Wedding Cookies.
AVOID: N/A.
TIP: See the website for sample catering items or contact the Restaurant directly with a budget and let Jaret and Tami do what they do best.
WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.
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