![]() ![]() Nothing on it was seasoned, tons of extra ingredients that wasn’t on the menu that didn’t really go together, dressing was bland. Not sure how I could be disappointed with a salad but it happened. ![]() Ordered a salad first and took it to the house, it was pretty pricey but the ingredients looked fresh so I don’t mind paying for quality. I would go again, but probably only if a friend asked me to.Went with friends who love this place but I was pretty disappointed overall. Maybe if I experimented more with the menu, I could find a delicious meal to commit to. Overall: I’ve only ever heard and read great reviews for Undercover Eggplant, but the first few foods I tried were inconsistent. They have a strong taste, so it doesn’t take much to satisfy one’s craving. I continued to snack on them for a few days, as there was a good quantity of small servings. These grape leaves had the quintessential earthiness and lemony bite I was looking for. The rice was tender, the filling was creamy, and the wrapped leaves had a delicate chew. I took home some stuffed grape leaves, which turned out to be the best item I bought. This cheesecake may have been exactly what it was supposed to be, but it’s just not my thing. Eating this cheesecake isn’t making anyone drunk, and who’s drinking rum for the flavor? Maybe I’ve only ever had Americanized versions of Italian cheesecake, because after checking out some recipes online, I learned that these desserts usually include ricotta cheese and rum extract, and they are void of a crust. I immediately tasted a strong, unexpected rum flavor, which a lot of people would like, but I don’t like alcohol in my food. Instead, the cheesecake had an odd clumpy texture, and it didn’t seem like a coherent mixture. I thought that the cheesecake may be smooth or slightly firm. Even some nuts, fruit, or drizzle on top would have added an element to offset the custard. It had no crust, which would have given a good contrasting texture. I moved onto dessert, my Italian cheesecake, which was nestled inside a plastic container on top of some unknown juice. I prefer elbow macaroni with a savory aioli, but if all-American pasta salad is your thing, you’d like it. It had all of the standard features: penne macaroni, shredded carrots, and a subtle vinegary sweetness. I could be wrong, but I don’t think pasta salad is as popular as chips, fries, or even broccoli in terms of complementing a main dish. The spice of the pepperoni also kicked up the flavor.Īt first, I tried to request a different side other than pasta salad, but they do not offer substitutes. Any good sandwich needs a sauce, and the mayo added a pleasant tang. I had been looking forward to a crunch, but I ended up a little disappointed. ![]() It was juicy and delicious, but the chicken was so wet that the breading became soft and largely fell apart. My Meal: After much deliberation, I ordered The Hertha Winch, a sandwich with a breaded chicken cutlet, sliced pepperoni, melted mozzarella cheese, and Cajun mayonnaise on Italian bread. Other than American dishes like French fries, the menu had diverse options ranging from Cuban sandwiches to Middle Eastern gyros and Italian pizza. Customers simply order at the register with a member of the friendly staff and while they wait, they hold onto a device – maybe something like the vibrating table trackers at Panera. The animated logo coupled with the bright green and purple color scheme help create a balanced, modernized-retro style. ![]() Inside, there’s subway tile, wooden crates, and metal barrels for decoration. What I ordered: The Hertha Winch with a side of pasta salad ($8.25), Grape Leaves ($4), Italian cheesecake ($4.50), and XXX Vitamin Water ($1).*įirst Impression: From the outside, Undercover Eggplant looks charming and inviting, with the restaurant’s name engraved in a rustic font. Where I Went: Undercover Eggplant on 421 Chestnut St., Oneonta, NY. ![]()
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