Table 50
Located on Market Street in downtown Roanoke, Virginia, Table 50 offers new twists on French cuisine.
On a recent journey to Roanoke, VA, I visited Table 50, supposedly run by the folks behind Frankie Rowland’s steakhouse. This was notable, for the layout of this restaurant (bar in front, leather chairs, long seating along one side) was simliar. Smaller, for sure, this place is found alongside the market area. On this particular evening, they were offering a pork entrée special with apples.
I started with one of their special martinis - they offered apple in both sour and sweet. It was enjoyable and well-done. The she-crab soup was delicious, as well. In fact, the menu had many fine things to offer, choosing which one of what you wanted proved difficult.
Other diners raved about the cheese plate. Offered here as an appetizer instead of a dessert. It was a bold choice, and one I felt I would have liked to have tried. Others were less enthusiastic about cheese, but the consensus was “good, great!”
The entrées had rave reviews, the table around. Mine was less well-received. I ordered the duck confit with poached pear with blue cheese. The pear portion was excellent. The duck was not bad, but not fantastic. It ultimately was dry.
At this point, I’d give high raves for Table 50. The dessert of two crème brûlées was a disappointment. The first, a fruit-flavored one, was typical, but not as creamy nor tasty as the classic. The second, presented in chocolate with coffee beans, was awful—like a bad chocolate pudding. Another chocolate dessert, however, won praise.
It seems Table 50 is on its way to pleasing some Roanokers. Choose wisely—some items on the tempting menu will please, others may disappoint.
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