Last night was date night. This is an event that doesn't happen often in our house, but timed perfectly this time for the opening of Wolverine... let's think on that for a moment...Wolverine...despite what appears to be chemically enhanced muscles...he's Wolverine, but I digress. This is about food. (the movie was GREAT for those among us who like super hero films) This was our 3rd visit to Pescados, and where the last trip was a group dinner with a planned menu, which was fine, the first and third visits were AMAZING! Pescados is located in a shopping center on Midlothian Turnpike in the Old Buckingham Station area. They specialize in seafood with a Spanish influence. The thing I really like about the place is that you're getting fine dining food in a very casual atmosphere. We arrived early, Wolverine and all, and were seated and offered cocktails. We said yes! Our waiter was pleasant and attentive and also a super hero movie fan so that made it fun. He brought is blue corn chips that were seasoned so I stayed away until I realized it was a light sugar rather than salt. These were served with a fresh salsa. Refreshing and good. Chris and I were interested in eating the food, but also conscious of time so we ordered accordingly. I started with a warm beet salad. (raise your hand if you're surprised) Red beets, yellow peppers, and goat cheese with field greens and a truly wonderful sweet olive oil and vinegar dressing. EVERYTHING about it was perfect. All the flavors blended together in a most appealing way. And there were beets :) Chris started with his favorite, Voodoo Shrimp. This is a cacophony of flavors that is spicy and shocking and yummy all at the same time. Shrimp, hanbanero peppers, banana, and chorizo in a rum and garlic sauce with a fried egg on top over bread. Yes, that sounds like a lot of things combined in a way that couldn't possibly be appetizing, but TRUST ME! It rocks! After that we had 2 specials, both beautiful. Staying away from heavy sauces and sodium, I got a raw salmon salad with cabbage and sesame, and other yummy ingredients that I can't remember. This was served with a soy mustard dressing that I tasted, but didn't pour over the food. It was quite good and the salmon was truly smooth and beautiful. Chris tried grilled barracuda (cue the Heart lyrics) with red potato and shrimp mashed together, and broccoli rabe. The fish was a thing of beauty, grilled perfectly and the perfect texture. The potato dish was interesting. Very good, and unexpected. Who mashes shrimp into potatoes? We agreed that, where the broccoli rabe was prepared well, neither of us are big fans. Chris LOVES seafood and commented that he doesn't think he's ever had better seafood. It was a lovely dinner and the timing was right on spot. Cost of 2 cocktails each, 2 appetizers and entrees $82. Bon Appetit!
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