I love tender meat!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend everybody! I hope everyone had a great long weekend and enjoyed the weather! (Did you hear it's going to be amazingly nice this week?!)

This past weekend, I ventured to Saratoga, CA to hang out with the Bruner's. Although my stay was short, it was most definitely sweet! I am glad that I got to spend time with Eric's family, but even more importantly- Eric!

Being in a long distance is tough, but the best part of a long-distance relationships? Getting reunited! Eric came to visit two weeks ago after a fortunate gambling trip, and I of course, made him celebrate one of our anniversaries at Verve!

Located in Somerville, NJ down on Main Street (where Wasabi was located) I was excited to try Verve out after looking at the menu! To my disappointment the menu listed online was far different from the one they had- so don't even bother looking.. haha

To start, Eric got the Caprese Salad while I got the Wild Mushroom soup. For an entree I got the duck while eric got the pork shank. Delciousssss

Eric's Salad

Wild Mushroom Soup


Glazed Duck

Pork Shank

What a great meal. When entering the restaurant, I actually didn't have any high hopes- especially after the menu confusion. The menu was quite small and I realyl didn't know what to get until the server came with the specials. To my delight they had a wild mushroom soup with white truffle oil drizzled on top! I also decided to get the duck since I always complain about how I never get duck and wish I had...

The soup was great. Very thick and creamy, I was basically full after. The white truffle oil was of course, a delight but I didn't really taste it all too much- I think that the mushroom flavor overpowered the truffle flavor (if that is even possible?)

My duck was great- tender, soft and juicy, I was most definitely happy I finally got a duck entree! Eric's shank was tender and fell right off the bone as well- I love tender meat!

Although the sides that came with the entrees weren't too good, I would say that we had a great meal at Verve.

Although not one of the best, I'd say Eric and I had a good time- now off to Borgata again this weekend to make more money for meals like this!

Price: $$$

Food: B+

Ambiance: B

Service: B