We tried The Turf on their big opening night. They had a band playing some great Irish music at a volume that I could actually still communicate with my husband. There were even a few girls who got up to do that step dance business during a couple songs. I'm not sure if they were with the band, with the owners, or just so happened to be eating at an Irish Pub dressed like Irish step dancers.\n\nWhen we first walked in, their was no hostess table, just like Seamus McAffrey's so we spotted a booth in the back and nestled in. Unlike Seamus though, there were no menus at the table, so we had to wait a few minutes before we were noticed and given menus. In the meantime I noticed that there was absolutely nothing on the table. It was a refreshing change from most places where you see salt, pepper, ketchup and all sorts of other crap on an otherwise beautiful dark wood table.\n\nWe ordered the kids corndog bites as an app, a corned beef and cabbage for me, and a bangers and mash for the husband.\n\nThe corndog bites are wicked good. They should make it a full size entree. They're super crispy and perfectly battered. A side of seasoned waffle fries comes along with it. The fries were also super crispy and delicious, and I don't even like waffle fries. I had never had corned beef and cabbage, so I didn't know what to expect. The meat was very tender and slightly salty. Paired with the slightly softened and piping hot cabbage, it was certainly a winning combination for me. The steamed carrots and baby potatoes were also tasty. I could have used a bit more seasoning in the veggies though. I didn't try any of the bangers and mash, but I did try the gravy and it was excellent. Thick and salty, just the way I like it.\n\nFeeling very satisfied, but ready to get the full experience, we ordered the Whiskey Cake. WHOA! I was not ready for it. The bundt style pound cake was dense, soaked with whiskey, and served with fresh whipped cream. I mean soaked. I took one bite and couldn't eat anymore so I scooped up and ate the foamy fresh whipped cream covered in green clover sprinkles.\n\nAll in all, a positive experience. I will definitely be back. The staff just needs to learn to be extremely watchful of new faces in the crowd so they don't sit unattended for too long.
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