More Than Just Seafood

T'was two nights before my birthday and as I always traditionally do, I had dinner with a good friend of mine as a commemoration of a day I, in reality, am now appalled to openly celebrate what with the expense nowadays of hosting a happening shindig and, well, because of the nagging reminder it brings of the years I've already spent walking the face of the earth, which really isn't that old but one I'd rather not dwell on.

It was a Friday so all the good restaurants were full. It took a while for us to settle on one that would offer us peace and relaxation with good wifi connection. So, what was our pick for the night? We went for Almon Marina.

photo courtesy of http://almonmarina.com/ 

                                               

In first hearing of this quiet nook of a hashery, what immediately came to my mind was seafood, as so implied by it's name. But there's really more to this warm awesome automat than meets the eye. Their menu also boasts of a collection of supreme sandwiches, soups and salad choices that cater to every one's whim in filling and combinations.

My friend's diet wasn't as sensitive, in fact, he could take on anything he wanted so it was the Petaluma Treat for him. I wouldn't know how it tastes like but according to him, it was good. Served with fried potato chips on the side, his sandwich had layers of mouthwatering slices of roasted pork with pineapples, pitted prunes and chutney. Atop fresh, crunchy lettuce in between two huge slices of rye bread, the sandwich, as with all of their hefty hoagies, came with a flag toothpicked in that was depictive of the country it got the inspiration of its creation from, and to hold the good stuff together. His was succulence in every scrumptious bite.

My sandwich, on the other hand, was more cautious in terms of filling because I couldn't have any other meat aside from fish. Simple yet replenishing, I went for the Tuna Cheese and Pineapple Sandwich. Served in brown bread with lettuce, it showcased everything it's name said it was gonna be: tuna, cottage cheese and pineapple. With a slight slathering of mayonnaise, the simplicity of this nevertheless delectable delight was given height and depth by sweet and juicy pineapple bits. Also served with crunchy potato chips on the side, it was heaven on a plate.

In between sandwich bites, we also enjoyed a serving of their ever-so-light Fruit and Walnut Salad that came in a bed of lettuce with slices of sweet papaya and roast pork, croutons, walnuts and prunes.

Aside from the sandwiches, salads and soups, they also offer an array of rich pasta dishes that are totally to die for as well as grilled specialties that certainly prove irresistible.

All in all, it was a dynamite dinner for sharing. Hefty yet healthy and light but filling. A great find in gourmet food stops, Almon Marina is definitely one in the list of do-over dining dives.