Service was a little long, because, as Jay explained, they have a rather small kitchen with three burners. There were a few others at the table that ordered same dish. It really complimented the scallops and the blood orange olive oil, which gave the plate a little bit of tartness and a little bit of sweetness. The puree was velvety smooth and perfectly balanced. WOW! The scallops were great but the standout component of the dish was the parsnip puree. It was a higher quality of entertainment than I expected on a Tuesday night.įor dinner, I ordered the Seared Scallops served on a parsnip puree topped with a bacon emulsion (made with bacon from BT’s Smokehouse in Sturbridge) and drizzled with a blood orange olive oil. Meanwhile every now and then Jay would yell something to us through the window in the kitchen. Nancy told charming stories as she took our order.
Nancy waited on our group with another server while Jay prepared our meals in the kitchen.
Jay and Nancy, his wife and business partner, are playful and friendly. It was not on the menu, but if they’re reading this, I hope they consider adding it. This fully cooked sow was later served as a welcoming course to our group in the form of slow-cooked shredded pork tacos with jalapeño slaw and a side of truffle fries. What the Twisted Fork lacks in location and first impressions, it makes up for in personality. I especially love chefs who are brave enough to pair unexpected ingredients–something I had heard the Twisted Fork is known for.ĭriving by the strip mall where the Twisted Fork is located, you might assume it was a diner but you would be wrong. Jay explained that every item on the menu is locally sourced and that he personally knows his vendors. Come to find out, Jay writes his menus seasonally and sometimes it changes even more often than that based on what local protein, produce, and dairy he can source. The website was under construction and the Facebook page only offered a specialty menu. I was disappointed that I was unable to do so for the Twisted Fork. If you’re like me, you look at a restaurant’s menu in advance. In the weeks leading up to my visit to the Twisted Fork, I wondered if Uncle Jay’s savory reputation would match his menu and flavors. He’s known for his charisma and unapologetic persona.
This is your day and we will work with you to make your wedding one to remember.If you’ve never heard of the Twisted Fork Bistro, you may have heard of owner and Executive Chef Jay Powell a.k.a Uncle Jay. We can accomodate many dietary restrictions and will work within any budget. Our goal is to provide you with a menu that is unique to only your event and one that will have your guests talking for months after. We offer a variety of ideas for your wedding from Southern Comfort to Elegant to Casual. We have grown tremendously since our first year, based solely on our excellent reviews, creative food presentation and exceptional flavors. The Twisted-Fork is in it's remarkable 4th year of buisness, combined 20 years of experience with food and presentation. Winner of the Silver award for Best in Corporate Catering. Winner of Gold award for Best in Catering by Coastal Virginia Magazine for the last two years running.
We believe in fresh, local foods, a stress free environment and a dedicated staff that takes pride in exceptional customer service. Our goal is to work closely with you to create a custom menu that will not only please your guests' palates but be beautiful to the eye also.
The Twisted-Fork is a small local, full service catering company located in Virginia Beach.