We’re up to week number twelve on this tour of pre-main course treats and I’ve really enjoyed this tour! It’s given me a real appreciation of appetizers, which I think get taken for granted.
But not here on MBIP, so let’s go and start our twelfth week of celebrating appetizers here in Peoria!
Here we are at Saffron Social on a cold afternoon in downtown Peoria.
Let’s go inside where it’s warm and see what’s happening in here.
The front desk is festive, let’s go and find a place to sit down and start our appetizer afternoon!
I think I see a familiar face seated at that booth over there…
It’s my friend and our appetizer guest star of the week, Steven Marx!
Steven’s an artist and photographer and he’s part of The Peoria Art Guild’s Crimson Door Holiday Art Sale happening at The Shoppes At Grand Prairie. Check out some of his photos and cards by clicking here and here.
We checked out the menu and the appetizers are listed in the “Now” section of the menu.
Melody was our pretty server and she took our appetizer order while flashing a wonderful smile our way!
There’s the front dining room which has a nice view of the Peoria Riverfront Museum.
Tables and booths line the side wall next to the dining room.
There’s another dining room to the side over here.
They have a nice and spacious bar here in the back of the building. There’s the beers on tap behind the bar.
Robert, who’s the General Manager at Saffron Social was seated at the bar. It was nice to see him again and he said business has been great in here. That’s always great to hear!
Meanwhile, back at our booth…
The appetizers have arrived and they look fantastic!
We got an order of the Crab Tots, the Seared Tuna and in honor of Chad Wallace, we also got an order of the Fried Deviled Eggs! They look absolutely fantastic!
Steven loved the appetizers, I think he’s scrunching his face up because he’s sick of me taking his photo!
The appetizers were tasty and delicious!
They each had their own sauce too add to the flavor and Steven and I thoroughly enjoyed this tasty trio of appetizers!
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Appetizer Rating
I loved all three of them, but knowing how Chad Wallace adores deviled eggs, I chose the Fried Deviled Egg to rate.
This is such a unique and flavorful Deviled Egg, it’s breaded in Panko Bread Crumbs, deep friend and topped with smoky bacon and dijon mustard. What a tasty treat! I’m just sorry Chad wasn’t here to enjoy them!
In honor of Chad’s eggselence, I’m giving the Fried Deviled Eggs a super high rating of three and three quarters Chad Wallace Deviled Eggs!
Thanks to everyone at Saffron Social for the delicious appetizers and to Steven Marx for joining me. Check him out at the Crimson Door Holiday Art Sale!
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187 SW Washington Street
Peoria
309-740-0434
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