1620 Westheimer Houston 77006 rosiecannonball.com
Lots of recommendations attracted me to this little jewel of a restaurant, with a limited menu centered on wood fire grilling, and a well-respected wine list…”European comfort food in a lively atmosphere”. As for the origin of the name: forgot to ask, but you can when you visit-and let me know! Starters and shares: Foccacia de recco, warm flatbread, stuffed w mortadella & robiola cheese * Carta de musica, cracker, spiced eggplant yogurt, seasonal veggies * Andalusian clams in broth, fino sherry, marinated white beans, chorizo Papas & mojo rojo, salted potatoes, roasted piquillo dipping sauce * Lambrusco meatballs, cheese Barton Springs Mill polenta Vegetables * Blistered green bean salad, pea shoots, shallots, sweet peppers, olives, candied almonds * Grilled mushrooms, hen of the woods, preserved lemon & egg yolk emulsion, chilies * Roasted eggplant caponata, capers, tomatoes, candied almonds Pizza * Pepperoni, Lira rossa three cheese, Speck & chili oil, Cacio e pepe, Fennel sausage From the fire * Chicken Basquaise, braised tomatoes, chorizo, shallots, sweet peppers * Basque style bream, charred pil-pil sauce, marinated citrus salad, pennyroyal * Levain pork chop, sourdough-cured pork parsley potato puree, lemon farro * Steak Fiorentina, wood grilled bone-in steak, roasted sweet peppers, sherry vinegar, oregano Dessert * Tarta de queso, warm caramelized crustless Basque cheesecake, bitter orange marmalade * Sicilian pistachio gelato, pomegranate, candied orange * Warm chocolate tart, candied black walnut, persimmon, black walnut gelato * Montrose cheese & wine plate
