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A
hearty helping of steamed mussels nestled in a bowl of savory broth is one of
my favorite meals when dining out. I have enjoyed this succulent repast in restaurants
in San Diego, New York City, Boston and other cities whenever possible. In Paris I usually find my way to one of the many
Léon de Bruxelles locations or a
local bistro that has it on its menu. After enjoying many, many such delicious
bowlfuls of these tender morsels of the sea I can safely say that I have now found
perfectly prepared mussels in Providence, Rhode Island.
To
achieve their optimum taste consistency mussels should be steamed in wine or
broth to the point of “just cooked”, or about medium rare. Cooking them beyond this point toughens the
mussels and they become chewy; losing the delicate juices that otherwise titillates
our palates. Prepared to the point of “near-done”
they are always moist and tender, transforming a simple bowl of unpretentious seafood
into a memorable taste experience.
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| Steamed PEI Mussels |
Without
exceptions, one of the finest examples of perfectly prepared mussels is
thankfully right here in Providence Rhode Island at the Waterman Grille. I have
relished their offering of steamed mussels on several occasions now. Each and every time they are cooked to
absolute perfection—tender and juicy!
Not only are their mussels a delight to savor, the presentation is as
appealing as they are delicious. Carefully arranged on a white oval platter,
the black shells with their shimmering morsels exposed lay waiting to be
savored. Topped with grilled herb bread to absorb the succulent white
wine-butter broth, the Waterman Grille’s steamed mussels are a joy to behold.
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| Chef Kevin |
This
is not to say that only the steamed mussels at the Waterman Grille are perfectly
prepared. Quite the contrary; their
crispy calamari, tender Hanger Steak, the flavor-rich Waterman Burger and all
of their offerings are always consistently prepared to perfection and presented
in an attractive, appetizing fashion. Our
many visits to the Waterman Grille have spoiled us to the point that we now
expect perfection every time we dine there and we have never been disappointed.
Waterman
Grille
Four
Richmond Square
Providence,
RI 02906
(401) 521-9229
