chicken lollipop looks excellent
I had purchased duck lollipop but they were not smoker like these ones
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Thanks ccj! They were delicious. They were smoky & spicy.
The whole meal looked so good! Can’t decide which is my favourite dish! Maybe the beef brisket! No, Mrs Shrimp looked even better! Like that lollipop chicken too!
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Thanks naf! Everything was delicious. Mrs. P’s ‘last meal’ dish is the Cajun shrimp and grits 
It is nice and spicy and different than most shrimp and grits preparations that are in a white buttery sauce. She orders it every time.
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That whole meal looks wonderful! Nicely done. Those chicken lollipops look like they were done right. I have tried to make them a few times in a Cuban version but never really nailed it. I may have to try smoking them then flash frying to get the skin crispy.
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We had another fabulous dinner at Tillie’s. This is our favorite time of the year; soft shell crab season. Chef Wirt generously comped us with some crispy matzo flour crusted soft shell crab with black rice, pearl onions and pea greens. Mrs. P also had an entree of soft shell crabs as prepared on the menu. We also started of with the awesome smoked slab bacon. I had the crispy panko crusted chicken thighs as an entree. We took home the always excellent key lime pie for dessert (no picture). We had a 2012 Valdez red zinfandel that can probably be cellared for another 10 years and still be great.
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It’s one of Mr n’s favourite. The crabs looked big, the ones we had were smaller.
Delightful meal, as usual!
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I’m not sure which one looks better, the crab or bacon!
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That house cured bacon is no slouch. It goes great with the port wine mustard and charred slaw.
We had another sensational dinner at Tillie’s with @Rich and his lovely wife. Details and pictures are in the main WFD thread below.
What's for Dinner #46 - the June Is Busting Out All Over Edition - June 2019
We had another fantastic dinner at Tillie’s. Details and pictures are in the below link.
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Tillie’s just got an excellent write up by Esther Davidowitz, so it’s not just me that likes it 
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We had another excellent dinner at Tillie’s.
The outstanding comp of the month was tender grilled octopus with red kidney beans, scallions, and pork in a spicy romesco sauce. I also brought a nice bottle of wine for Chef Wirt as appreciation.
We also shared an excellent smoked pulled pork shoulder with red cabbage and grits.
For entrees Mrs. P had pan roasted swordfish with sweet corn, NJ chanterelles, and giardineira. I had a dry aged grass fed rib eye with green beans, spinach, and blue cheese. It was cooked Pittsburgh style with a nice char on the outside and perfectly medium rare on the inside. It all went great with a 2015 Muga Reserva Tempranillo. Thanks to @Barca for your excellent wine recommendation!
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That there! WOW.
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It had an excellent smoky flavor and would have made a great sandwich.
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That octopus was a nice comp, indeed! Love romesco, too.
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Yes, the octopus was very tender and had a nice char to it. The romesco sauce had a nice kick to it.
Chef Wirt is very talented, and has been very generous to us. We go there once a month and he always prepares something special for us. I try and bring him and his wife Karen a bottle of wine every other month or so in appreciation.
We had another excellent dinner at Tillie’s. The outstanding comp of the day was smoky pork shoulder, with lentils, spicy chilis, collard greens, garlic puree, and topped with a beautifully poached egg. I brought Chef Wirt a bottle of wine in appreciation. We also enjoyed the always awesome fried chicken thighs, Cajun shrimp and grits, and halibut. It all went great with a 2016 Domaine La Fourmone Gigondas.
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A day after we ate here last Saturday we found out that next Saturday the 26th is going to be Tillie’s last night 
We went back tonight for one final dinner at one of our favorite restaurants. Below are the details and pictures.
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