Claywood Now Serving Lunch, Brunch & Dinner

Claywood started Lunch service Wednesday, April 24th. Taking full advantage, we ordered off the menu, but were also treated to a few extras by Carly, co-owner with her husband, Scott. Thanks, Carly!

I went in saying, “No alcohol for me, thanks” and ended up with an Espresso Martini that tied with one I had in MA as the best I’ve tasted. Ever. It’s made with equal parts of Mr Black (essentially a cold brew infused vodka), aka an australian cold brew liquor, Tito’s vodka, and cold brew espresso, and a generous dollop of Brett’s incredible house-made espresso whipped cream. He pointed out that the whipped cream floats to the top and the finely ground espresso beans settle to the bottom of the glass after the drink sits for a bit.

Barrie told Brett what flavors she gravitates to, and he made her a delicious custom rum cocktail. Something new to me was the Angostura Amaro, and Italian herbal Liqueur, from the same company known for their Angostura Bitters. See more about Angostura Amaro here: https://angosturabitters.com/portfolio/amaro-di-angostura/

We left with an even deeper appreciation for Claywood’s food and bar programs. Mixologist/Bartender Brett’s depth of knowledge and creativity behind the bar is one of the best in the area.

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Server extraordinaire and bartender-in-training, Chris behind the bar.

The name doesn't do this sandwich justice. It's Mozzarella cheese with bacon, tomato, and a generous layer of fig jam. Not sure what the bread was, but it was tasty and held up to grilling with all that between the slices. The whole thing, so freakin' delicious!
On the menu as, "Fig Grilled Cheese"

I went in saying, "No alcohol for me, thanks"

This was the kind of salmon "salad" that has generous chunks of salmon, letting it shine.
Salmon Salad Sandwich on a croissant.

Custom Cocktail

Carly thought we needed to try Brett's espresso whip cream straight, saying you can eat it straight, it's so good. I agree, although we each took a taste, but didn't eat it all.

THIS! This magically appeared when I wasn't looking. I'm kind of looking up at the ceiling when I think about this dessert in a glass. Of course it's topped with Brett's "whip". Shanky's Black Irish Whip Irish Whiskey, maple syrup, house-made cold brew coffee, topped with Brett's espresso whipped cream. The flavor and mouth-feel reminded me of the Maple Reserve Liqueur we brought home from a Vermont distillery. Shanky's Black Irish Whip: https://shop-us.shankyswhip.com/

Sofa seating's been changed around a bit. A plus in our opinion. A couple of the sofas are singular, with their own space and table. So nice for those times you'd rather spend time with "your person or people" and not chatting with folks sitting across from you.