TOP 10 FOOD OUTLETS: THE RETRO CLUB
Consumers today have
an abundance of restaurant choices, and to stay competitive, quick-service
operators must develop innovative strategies to remain profitable – but The
Retro Club, the latest resto-bar to open at KK Times Square, isn’t just about
making profits. Aptly named The Retro Bar to celebrate the fashionably outdated
mode from the postmodern past and seats approximately 40 diners and split
between two levels, the retro themed resto-bar is decorated to resemble old movie
scenes from the 70s – well dressed with retro memorabilia, the carbon filament lights are dim giving the dining
space a soft, romantic glow. The Retro Club may not be the first to adopt the
resto-bar concept, but they are probably one of the few that really get the
whole idea. A full-fledged family-friendly restaurant on the ground floor and
an American retro bar on the first floor, The Retro Club cleverly separates the
two; giving diners a tranquil dining experience at restaurant, while the cozy
and intimate bar upstairs – decorated in a chic contemporary-retro manner –
much like those found in America, has class but is not pretentious, so you can
either dress up or dress down.
But enough talking
about the décor, let’s talk about food now. The à la carte menu – all
reasonably priced – is perfect if you want to sample a little of everything. There
is such an emphasis on fresh ingredients at The Retro Club; diners are
guaranteed to be served only value for money, authentic American food, fine wine,
and a romantic evening with your loved one, and if you like, a long night of
good retro music right after.
Why is it that so
much great food comes out of Louisiana? Case in point, the Dirty Rice. This
Cajun classic, made from white rice cooked with small pieces of chicken liver
or giblets, green bell pepper, celery and onion perfectly complements many
different meat main courses. The Dirty Rice gets its “dirty” color from an
abundance of antioxidant rich spices, which gives this filling and satisfying
dish a mild toasty taste and a distinctive and evenly distributed flavor. Our
Dirth Rice experience was one we can’t quite put our finger on – it was one of
those “OMG” food epiphanies for us.
The Hickory Cheddar
Burger isn’t as pretty as a stuffed cheese burger you’d get from your favorite
fast food chains, but you’ll get a great dose of tangy cheddar cheese flavor
with every bite – both a great way to fill up while watching football, KK
foodies are all about burgers these days. The fresh, hand-formed patties are
cooked to order on the flat grill behind the counter – think about it; grilled
beef patty with melted cheddar cheese, and slathered with a special gravy, tomato
slices, diced onions, and spicy mustard.. Hard to resist – the Hickory Cheddar
Burger is the real thing! The patty, being homemade, isn’t too tightly packed,
which makes the patty and cheese melt into each other, while the perfectly
toasted buns are soft on top and just crisp enough to hold everything together.
If you’re in the habit of snapping up photos of your food, I would advice you
against it when ordering the Hickory Cheddar Burger as it is best devoured
while it’s still hot.
RETRO NAUGHTY NACHOS
Nachos are generally
considered more “Tex Mex” than Mexican, but at The Retro Club we bet you
wouldn’t give a dam* anyway. Served on a generous bed of chili con carne and
topped with sour cream and grated cheddar AND parmesan cheese, Retro Naughty
Nachoes are all about the ingredients – using only the best tortilla chips,
fried pinto beans, jalapeño peppers, salsa, guacamole and fresh cilantro, the
Retro Naughty Nachos are flavorsome and smokey. Delicious and crunchy, it is
indeed a naughty serving guaranteed to delight!
OLD SCHOOL GRILLED
CHICKEN
The Old School
Grilled Chicken is a Southern-style grilled chicken served with a special beurre
blanc sauce. Literally translated from French as "white butter", the
beurre blanc at The Retro Club is is surprisingly delicate – one taste of this
smooth, supple butter sauce and you'll understand why it’s a classic favorite
for many who have dined at The Retro Club. Its neutral flavor responds well to the
other seasonings and flavorings and enhances the taste of herbs and spices used
to prepare the Old School Grilled Chicken – lemon juice is used in place of
vinegar and the wine only adds to the smoothness of the beurre blanc sauce.
Although many would argue that the beurre blanc sauce is best coupled with
seafood, the Old School Grilled Chicken is deliciously luxurious!
These are just four
of the highlights at The Retro Club; Grilled Chicken Caesar, Gambo, Tune In
Tune Out Tuna Steak, Street Car and all time favorites, Buffalo Wings, Lamb
Shank and Big Bad Barbecue are equally fabulous too! We could go on and on
raving about each item on the menu but we thought it’d be best for you to
experience it yourself.
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