The Barge had been a favorite local restaurant (it's a barge! on the river!) until it closed. It recently opened back up this summer with a bar-like vibe on the bottom floor and a fine dining atmosphere on the top floor, Bistro at the Barge. We checked out the top floor for my birthday.














Fresh-baked rolls


Cheese & Charcuterie Board - A selection of artisanal charcuterie meats & cheeses served with crostini, fruit, smoked honey, bourbon fig jam, olive tapenade & stone-ground whole grain mustard


Palata cleanser lime sorbet


Sea Scallops - Pan-seared porcini dusted sea scallops over a pepperonata farro risotto



Creamy Chicken Carbonara - Airline chicken breast over linguine tossed in a creamy carbonara sauce with sweet peas and bacon