Twisted Fork Grill & Bar - WOW!

Twisted Fork Grill and Bar 

1014 Howard Street
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 932-9600

Like we do most Thursday nights. Eric and I decided to go out to dinner. I had a craving for a burger, and not necessarily wanting to go to a "burger joint". I thought we'd give Twisted Fork another try. We'd eaten at Twisted Fork once before when it had first opened, but since it'd been a couple years, I thought it'd be a good time to go back. 

First of all, I LOVE they way the interior is decorated. It's got such a fun eclectic style. Plush red velvet and crystal chandeliers, mixed with the rustic feel of a lodge complete with animal heads on the wall. It just makes me happy.

We had to start our meal with an order of the fried pickles (something I order anytime I see it on a menu). These have already received rave reviews on yelp.com, and are totally worth a try. Their pickles are home made, which really makes all the difference. The pickle itself was so crisp, tangy and flavorful The batter was nice and light, so it didn't out shine the pickle. Served with a great horseradish dipping sauce, these fried pickles are super tasty!

For my main dish I order the "Black and Blue Burger" with a side of their blue cheese mashed potatoes. My burger was a seasoned blackened patty, with the same horseradish sauce from the fried pickles, and of course topped blue cheese crumbles. My burger was good, very good. However, it so out shined by everything else we ordered, I don't have much to say on it (more on that in a minute). The mashed potatoes were my favorite thing on MY plate. I couldn't stop eating them. The blue cheese made them delightfully salty and rich. They were SO good!

Eric ordered the "Chile Relleno". This dish was truly the star of the evening. Eric took one bite and slowly let out a  "Wow". I took a bite, and had the same reaction. This was a very different and interesting take on a classic mexican dish. Of course it had poblano pepper (but roasted, not fried), topped with grilled chicken, radishes, red pepper, toasted almonds, raisins, and apricot. All of this was floating on a wonderfully delicious cheese sauce. There really are not words to describe how good this dish was. Every thing about it was spot on. The flavors of the sweet and savory were in perfect balance. Each bite was a different experience full of amazing tastes and textures, but it all flowed so beautifully together to make one outstanding dish. Served with rice and beans... but not just any beans mind you. These were the best beans I have ever tasted. They used black beans that must have been cooked in some bacon or pork fat, and they were delicious! Eric said then and there that this was a dish he would come back for, and that he would probably never be able to order anything else from Twisted Fork again.

I would have to say that our trip to the Twisted Fork Gill was a outstanding experience. Hats off to the chief that came up with that recipe for the chile relleno. It was one of the most complex and delicious dishes I have ever had the pleasure of tasting. I have a feeling the next time Eric and I make a trip to the Twisted Fork Gill, we will be ordering at least one Chile Relleno, but I am excited to see what other amazing dishes they can produce. If you get the chance, GO! And by all means, let me know what you order and what you think. I need to know what else to try!

**Thanks to yelp.com for the pictures! Again I was too chicken to use a flash and draw attention to myself, so I didn't get any decent pictures. One day I'll grow a pair and get some good picture of my own!**