Originally posted by lawmatt78:
Originally posted by Sir ScarletKnight:
Originally posted by lawmatt78:
I only know what I've seen on the website, but this place looks like it might fill a niche in NB. In downtown NB, you have places that are simply mediocre (Harvest Moon, Rafferty's) and places that have good food but are more formal (Due Mari, Frog, Stage Left, etc.). This could be a casual spot that strives to provide better food than the usual standbys. There's long been a lack of interesting full-services places with a casual vibe in downtown NB. Maybe that has been changing recently.
Rafferty's is far from mediocre. I've been more than happy with what I've eaten every time I've gone.
I take back my remarks. Rafferty's is an inspired, impeccably sourced, staggeringly competent, creative gem of a restaurant.
James Beard is most likely watching from Heaven, wishing he could descend to Earth and apprentice there.