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Trackside Bar & Grill in Peabody, Mass offers a taste of authentic Portuguese cuisine at a pleasantly affordable price. Delight in the flavors and aroma of Portuguese dishes at Trackside restaurant while you listen to Portuguese music and enjoy a glass of your favorite Portuguese wine. Bring your friends and enjoy a wonderful dining experience in a casual atmosphere.
Trackside Restaurant
EASTER SUNDAY MENU
30 Warren St, Peabody
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Two Seatings
12:00PM to 3:00PM and 4:00PM to 7:00PM
Call For Reservations
978-531-1047
APPETIZERS/SOUPS
Caldo Verde 3.00
Linguiça à Bombeiro 5.95
Presunto com Tomate 6.95
Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato 9.95
Littlenecks clams poached in a garlic olive oil and white wine broth.
Pastéis de Bacalhau com Salada de Feijão 6.95
ENTREES
Gambas Africana 16.95
Sautéed large shrimp with garlic, olive oil, in a light spicy sauce; served with rice and vegetables.
Caldeirada à Chef - (Seafood Stew with Fish of the Day) 19.95
Shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari, half of a lobster, fish of the day , cooked to perfection in a light tomato base sauce; served with rice.
Dourada Grelhada (Grilled Sea Bream) 16.95
Grilled Sea Bream; served with boiled potatoes topped with a Portuguese Vinaigrette .
Polvo à Lagareiro 19.95
Grilled octopus drizzled with hot olive oil and garlic; served with punched potatoes and grilled peppers and onions.
Bife à Cavalo (Steak House Style) 16.95
Sautéed sirloin steak, topped with a fried egg and Presunto; served with fries and vegetables.
Cabrito Assado (Roasted Goat) 16.95
Roasted Goat; served with roasted potatoes and vegetables.
Galinha Recheada 14.95
Cornish hen stuffed with São Jorge Cheese, Presunto and stuffing;
served with salad.
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"A Good Taste of Portugal at Trackside Bar & Grill"
"The name Trackside Bar & Grill doesn't suggest authentic Portuguese food, but once you come into this Peabody, MA, restaurant you get a sense its the real deal. " David Crowley, Cooking Chat
The name Trackside Bar & Grill doesn't suggest authentic Portuguese food, but once you come into this Peabody, MA, restaurant you get a sense its the real deal. Fel was warmly greeted as we arrived, and chatted with the chef about what was fresh. He mentioned lobsters, and I saw the evidence of one poking out of a pan along with an interesting concoction of other ingredients. Combining seafood and other items seems to be popular in Portuguese cuisine from what I can tell.
As we settled into our table and perused the menu, our server presented us with a flaming linguiça. Definitely a dramatic start! The traditional sausage is doused with grain alcohol, then ignited. The flame burned for a couple minutes, making the outside of the linguiça nice and crispy. The sausage was nicely spiced with just enough kick.
I definitely wanted to go with one of the classic Portuguese dishes Fel had described on our way to the restaurant, and the Carne Alentejana sounded like a good one to try. In this dish (photo above), pieces of pork are simmered along with potatoes and little neck clams. The broth was flavored with cumin (the chef confirmed my guess was correct) and black olives. The dish gets its name from the Alentejo region of south central Portugal,
Fel ordered another traditional dish, Bife com molho a casa (photo below). He gave me a sample of this tasty steak, served in a creamy mustard sauce and topped with a fried egg. The meat itself was tender and nicely enhanced by the flavorful sauce.
I was pretty satisfied after the entree, but was "convinced" to top things off with a "little piece" of flan.
We had a chance to sample some Portuguese wine as well. We tried the 2008 Adega de Borba, a light bodied red from the Alentejo region, a blend of traditional grapes. I didn't realize when choosing this that the wine was from the same region as the dish I ordered--pairing a wine and cuisine that hail from the same region is almost always a winning combination! I tasted blackberry fruit and a bit of white pepper. The body and touch of spice made it a nice food wine.
After this meal, the thought crossed my mind that it would be interesting to visit Portugal some time. But for now, I know there is a good taste of Portugal in nearby Peabody!
Blog by: David Crowley, Cooking Chat
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30 Warren St.
Peabody,
MA 01960
