There is a late-night restaurant on East Dominick my friends and I sometimes frequent on the weekends. I couldn't tell you the exact location, as I've only dined there drunk, but its in rough proximity to Cianfracco's subs and The Savoy. Over there...somewhere. The outside is unassuming and at first glance you might mistake it for a bar. On closer inspection you'll find its a "midnight breakfast" with signs advertising "Illegal Broccoli" and "Garbage Plates".
The inside has a homely feel. It's a restaurant, but something gives you the impression that you're sitting in someone's kitchen. You'll be greeted and seated by someone I've only heard called "Mother". I don't know what her real name is, but "Ma" and its many variants seems to work. She's old enough to be my grandmother, and yet I'm continually surprised upon every visit to find the business thriving in what is a rough part of town at that time of night.
J R Mother's downside is you won't get the superior service you'll find at any other restaurant. This is one person doing the jobs of many waitresses and a cashier. If you can be patient, and excuse Mother's occasional lapse in memory (she sometimes needs a gentle reminder), you'll discover some great food.
The two "famous" dishes are the Illegal Broccoli and Garbage Plate. I've not tried the broccoli, but everyone I've taken there who has tried it has enjoyed it. I have tried the Garbage Plate, however. It's a dish which apparently originated in Rochester or Buffalo. I'm not sure if the name comes from the appearance of the dish, or the nutritional value their in.
Mother's Garbage Plate is a bit different. With the name, you can't really expect much. But it's surprisingly good. In fact, it's probably one of the better dishes to come out of Rome. And yes, maybe everything does taste better because of my intoxication level, but hear me out!
The Garbage Plate is collection of hashed browns/home fries, with two cheeseburgers laid out on an oval plate, covered in heaps of macaroni salad. Each of the ingredients in itself might pass as nothing special, but combined they make a superb dish. Hot sauce is available and adds a kick to the plate.
So if you're ever in East Rome late at night and looking for some food, or just a cup of coffee, I'd suggest you check it out.
The inside has a homely feel. It's a restaurant, but something gives you the impression that you're sitting in someone's kitchen. You'll be greeted and seated by someone I've only heard called "Mother". I don't know what her real name is, but "Ma" and its many variants seems to work. She's old enough to be my grandmother, and yet I'm continually surprised upon every visit to find the business thriving in what is a rough part of town at that time of night.
J R Mother's downside is you won't get the superior service you'll find at any other restaurant. This is one person doing the jobs of many waitresses and a cashier. If you can be patient, and excuse Mother's occasional lapse in memory (she sometimes needs a gentle reminder), you'll discover some great food.
The two "famous" dishes are the Illegal Broccoli and Garbage Plate. I've not tried the broccoli, but everyone I've taken there who has tried it has enjoyed it. I have tried the Garbage Plate, however. It's a dish which apparently originated in Rochester or Buffalo. I'm not sure if the name comes from the appearance of the dish, or the nutritional value their in.
Mother's Garbage Plate is a bit different. With the name, you can't really expect much. But it's surprisingly good. In fact, it's probably one of the better dishes to come out of Rome. And yes, maybe everything does taste better because of my intoxication level, but hear me out!
The Garbage Plate is collection of hashed browns/home fries, with two cheeseburgers laid out on an oval plate, covered in heaps of macaroni salad. Each of the ingredients in itself might pass as nothing special, but combined they make a superb dish. Hot sauce is available and adds a kick to the plate.
So if you're ever in East Rome late at night and looking for some food, or just a cup of coffee, I'd suggest you check it out.
2 comments:
Sounds like a bunch of places that used to be in Utica.
Next time I get drunk, I'll have to check it out :-D
The Garbage Plate is originally from Rochester's Nick Tahou's, to the best of my knowledge. Mother's recipe is about the same, although I would get it with onions
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