Sugar Baking Co. & Restaurant, Roslindale

Earlier this week, my good amiga and I ventured out into the brisk evening to enjoy dinner and drinks in my awesome hood of Roslindale.  As I'm sure I have mentioned before, Rozzie and the surrounding areas have some really tasty joints to sample.  My friend and I decided on Sugar Baking Co. & Restaurant, located on Washington Street in Roslindale Square.  (http://www.sugarbakingcompany.com)  We both wanted to try something new and after we perused the on-line menu, we were sold.  The hubs and I had gone to Sugar's bakery for a take-out, late and light breakfast way back when.  I had taken a mental note to return for lunch and/or supper and so happy I did.  

The restaurant was dead with only two other people seated in the small dining area on a Thursday at 6pm.  This made me kind of sad because I love to see small area businesses thrive.  So fingers crossed, people  The host was friendly and directed us to sit wherever we'd like. There was a tiny bar and the small dining area to choose from, and the bakery's located in the rear of the building.   I picked a four person table, as I knew we'd be putting a hurting on some tidbits and would need the extra room.  Our waitress (and I assumed part owner by my eavesdropping), was friendly and informative about the wine, the small but diverse menu, and the special of the night, which happened to be some form of duck.  

We put in an order for the crab cakes and each ordered a glass of vino. Other appetizer and salad options included baby octopus, French onion soup, and Vermont goat cheese salad, etc.   I adored the Garnacha - Vina Borgia Campo de Borja and mi amiga really liked the Malbec - Domaine Bousquet Tupungato.  The soft, fresh, and warm bread was delivered right away, accompanied by an olive spread.  Unfortunately, both of us despise olives so we opted for some butter.  No biggie.  When our crab cakes arrived we decided to order our dinner selections.   The cakes could not have been more scrumptious.  The nice sized patties were jam packed with rock crab meat,  nicely blackened and crispy, served with a zingy citrus mayo and homemade potato chips to die for.  Give me a big old plate of those with some onion dip made from scratch and I'd be ecstatic.  Sooo good.  

Not long after we devoured our fabulous seafood selection, our dinner entrees were served.  Mi amiga que buena LOVED her pan seared salmon with baked smoked white bean and chive oil.  And my grilled steak frites with bordelaise sauce was the bomb diggity.  The steak was totally cooked to my liking which is medium well.  Yes.  Medium well.  It was served with crunchy shoestring fries and a light salad.  Delish but way too much for me to eat so the hubs scored big time on the leftovers.  He totally dug the dish.  

Of course we could not leave without getting our fix of chocolate and more spectacular wine.  We both ordered our own chocolate lava cake drizzled with more chocolate and a super delicious raspberry sauce.  OMG.  Decadent fo sho.  

In addition, the dinner menu includes choices such as lobster mac n cheese, veal, burgers, chicken, seafood, pasta dishes, and vegetarian.  Each option looked fantastic and the prices and portions are just right.  They serve some pretty funky, local beers and various wines, too.  And they give each table their very own bottle of water so you can refill at your convenience which I totally likey.  Also note they serve breakfast all day, lunch every day, brunch on the weekends, and dinner every night.  Check out Sugar Baking Co. & Restaurant asap!  You will be very happy.  

 (photo borrowed from Sugar Baking Co. & Restaurant's website)