“Food is our common ground, a universal experience” – James Beard
So this food outing we were celebrating my hubby’s birthday and we decided to go to one of our favorite places, The Barrow House! The Barrow House is a Colonial Era Farmhouse located in Clifton, NJ on the site of a former farm. They serve rustic American Farm Fare, as well as, handcrafted cocktails and a great selection of craft beers. They are currently doing an outdoor dining experience which runs until August 31. The theme of this eating experience is called Camp Barrow.
Scout’s Honor Drink made with Sky Vodka, Mizu Lemongrass, Shochu, Coconut, Kaffir Lime, Chili Paste 
Fireside Punch with Ford’s Gin, Perry’s Tot Navy Strength, Passionfruit, Almond, Falernum, Lemon 
Kentucky Maid with Old Forester Bourbon, Mint, Cucumber, Lime
First off… cocktails! Two of the drinks, Scout’s Honor and the Fireside Punch, were from their Camp Barrow Menu. When I ordered the punch, I was pleasantly surprised by it’s packaging …so fun!! The pouch takes me back to when I use to have Capri Sun as a little kid. The only difference is that this version has alcohol in it and the creative way they labeled this drink, (Camp-Ri Sun instead of Capri -Sun). This drink was very refreshing, with a tropical flair. The other drink from Camp Barrow was the Scout’s Honor. Presentation was so pretty and artsy. The drink itself was very good. It was sweet, citrusy, with hints of a floral undertone.
Sausage Sampler with Smoked Kielbasa, Bratwurst, Chicken Sausage, and Pretzel Bread 
Low Country Cornbread with whipped honey butter 
Loaded Fries with Avocado cream, Black Bean Salsa, Pickled Jalapeño, Queso Fresco, and Jerk seasoning
Appetizers next… the Sausage Samper from the Camp Barrow menu was soooo good! All the sausages in the sampler were juicy and flavorful, but my favorite was the Kielbasa. I was big fan of its smoky taste and couldn’t get enough of it! In addition the dips, the pretzel bread and the pickled cabbage added a nice touch to this dish. I especially enjoyed the creaminess of the beer cheese, which paired nicely with the smokiness of the Kielbasa. The Pretzel bread was soft and warm in the middle. The outside was crispy, with just the right amount of salt.
From the regular menu, we ordered the Cornbread and the Loaded Fries. The Cornbread was sweet and savory. It was moist and not at all dry (some places you go, the bread is so dry it disintegrates in your hand). It was so good, we had to order another one for the table!! The Loaded Fries were amazing!! The fries were crispy and the flavors that accompanied this dish just melded so well. Definitely a party in my mouth!
Black Truffle Mac & Cheese with Fontina, White Cheddar and Jack Cheese 
Squid Ink Carbonara with Lump Crabs, Peas, Corn, Guanciale, and Romano 
Shrimp Po Boy with Spicy Remoulade and House Slaw
The entrees were also from the regular menu. All dishes were delicious, but my two favorites were the Mac & Cheese and the Shrimp Po’ Boy. For the Po’ boy, the bread itself was soft and warm. The breading on the shrimp was nicely seasoned and held together (some breading just falls apart and it’s just a big mess). The sandwich was very good and had a nice tangy taste.
The truffle mac & cheese….so yummy! It had a good amount of black truffle on top and it was so cheesy and it melted in your mouth! The combination of the truffle and all three cheeses was AMAZING!
So it was a great experience, especially for the birthday boy and for the rest of our party. Whenever we go, it is never a disappointment. If you can, try to visit the Barrow House, especially when they have a themed outdoor dining experience! I can’t wait to see what they come up with next! Thanks for reading my review and continue to chomp away!
-Chomping Chica-