We first stopped at Ophelia's in their new location (on Walnut Street). I like the jazzy vibe they have going for them. This space used to be occupied by Room 4 and before that a Tuscany themed restaurant. It hasn't been a successful spot for restauranteurs so we'll see how Opelia's does in their new home. Right now their menu is a little limited just featuring their strong tapas items. Word is they'll be adding a hood to the kitchen which will allow a broader menu. I recommend the couches by the window and also recommend the rosemary almonds if you just want something sweet & savory to nibble on with your wine or beer. That's all we ate as we were hungrier than what Ophelia's offered so off we went to meet friends at Big Whiskey's.
Big Whiskey's is a very good place to get bar food (you know, wings, burgers, greasy, cheesy, yummy stuff) -they have an extensive menu and drink list. Us girls had chicken wraps and the guys had big 'ol burgers. I also sampled a mini corn dog appetizer which was actually quite tasty. They have an outside patio, which we took advantage of. I highly recommend them if you want many drink options and to leave full.
From there we went to a place called Blue Bull, which is appropriately named as the place is glowing in blue lights at the bar. We were a bit put off by the lighting but found a neat room that offered a huge L-shaped sofa in front of a big screen and you felt like you were in your living room. I recommend this spot if you want to go somewhere dark and comfortable and...different (just ask them to close the door a little to get away from those dang blue lights). We only had drinks while there.
Our last stop was Bistro Market. Before I tell you about Bistro Market you must know that my friend and I trekked from Blue Bull two blocks over to get cupcakes for our guys from "The Cup". We ended up cupless as they closed at 8pm (it was 10pm). :( It looked cute inside and definitely a place to try out.
Okay, so Bistro Market. This is downtown's first super market (it's owned by Pricecutters) which offers a hot bar, salad bar, wine bar, Starbucks & gelato stand in addition to all your supermarket foods. I've been itching to try this place since it opened. Being from NY and loving open markets I was so excited to see this place. We went in and took a tour around and honestly I was a smidge let down. I wanted something a little more metro in cuisine. In New York the sights, smells and sounds are amazing and you want to sample everything you see. Here, I felt like it was your typical hot food buffet with items you see almost anywhere in Springfield. I'm not saying I won't go for lunch as I'll likely be bringing the girls from work to dive into their salad bar which does look delish but I'm a little bummed on their hot offerings. Of course, we just did a quick walk through so I'll have to take more time and dive in and try the hot foods just to be sure ;) We did get some gelato there (sweet treat to end the night). They gave us any sample we wanted and I ended with banana & chocolate hazelnut. There was a line for this spot and I bet there will be each night as the whole place stays open until 2am. It was a great night of new places. Check them out if you can.
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