Good Food on Montford
I don't want none unless you got pork buns
Background:
Good Food on Montford is owned by Bruce Moffett, who also owns Barrington’s and Stagioni. The concept is seasonally and locally sourced tapas in a funky and relaxed setting. Good Food consistently runs a long wait, especially on weekends, even eight years after their opening. Even as the landscape of Montford has changed around them, Good Food continues to bring a touch of class to this well-known drag and bro-heavy hangout.
Eat This:
The visit featured was not our first to Good Food, but it was noteworthy as we dined with our lovely friends Tamara and Zander when they were expecting their little one, who has now arrived! Welcome to the world, little Dalton! Here is what we ate on this particular visit:
Falafel
Hummus, cucumber & greek yogurt
Hummus among us
Carnitas
Lot of corn happening here.
Heirloom Tomatoes
Summer on a plate
Steamed Bun
Five spiced rubbed pork belly, hoisin, & pickled vegetables
Somebody told me that you had a pork bun that I had February of last year
Korean Beef
Crispy rice, scallion kimchi & gochujang
Meat & carbs = together forever
Prince Edward Island Mussels
Green curry, coconut milk & cilantro
Mussels, Muscles, Mollusks
Tempura Vegetables
Assorted
Working on the summer bod
Gnocchi
Braised duck, greens, toasted pecans & roasted squash puree
It's possible we dug into this one before the picture was taken? Shh, don't tell
Garganelli
House-made Italian sausage, toasted garlic & tomato
That's a spicy meatball...or sausage
Overall, we feel Good Food is just that: good. Not great, and a bit overrated. It would be worth it if the parking was not a full-on nightmare and the wait a bit more manageable. Although the menu is supposed to be seasonal, it doesn’t rotate out all that much, and the offerings feel like they need a fresh dose of innovation.
Dessert:
Cannoli Cheesecake
Eh
Brownie Sundae
Brb, going for PopBar
Both of the desserts were Applebee’s quality. D+ at best.
Drink:
Good Food bartenders make a mean cocktail! We didn’t indulge on this visit (we were all in solidarity with pregnant Tamara), but all past samplings were delicious.
Atmosphere:
Good Food is small and popular, so naturally it can feel rather cramped. The decor itself is modern and simple, but it is very easy to feel suffocated in here on a busy Friday or Saturday night.
Bro City Hospitality:
Our service on this visit was fine. Nothing to write home about, and our server forgot a few items and had to be reminded.
Frankie’s Notes:
Montford can be a scary place on a Saturday night; RIP Andrew Blair’s; Johnny (aka Jonathan) says Moosehead has the best wings in the city; RIP Maverick Rock Taco; When one friend is pregnant we are all pregnant, i.e., we all ate for two; If I had to put the word “Applebee’s” in this review, you know that automatically knocked it down a star.