By Priya Hutner ·
Vegan Singapore Street Noodles pack a kick ·
Tucked away at Grays Crossing is PJ’s Bar and Grill. For this week’s Tastes adventure, I was joined by Jodi Hubbell, a local massage therapist and wellness coach to explore what PJ’s has to offer. Our table overlooked the 18th hole of the course with a beautiful view of Mount Rose. With large, wood beams and reclaimed wood tables, the vibe in PJ’s is warm and welcoming.
Stacy Hakonaki, the manager, and Brian Petrimas, our server, took charge of our dining experience. They brought out a selection of appetizers that are favorites on PJ’s menu.
Fried Green Tomato Caprese ·
The Fried Green Tomatoes Caprese is a house favorite, served with cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella in a balsamic reduction and basil pesto this was a definitely a new twist on Caprese salad.
Duo of Foie Gras and Pork Belly with a blackberry drizzle ·
Jodi and I also tried the newest appetizer on the menu, the Duo of Foie Gras & Braised Pork Belly. The Foie Gras was uniquely served in decorative florets piped onto the plate with a blackberry drizzle and housemade pickled vegetables along with a braised and grilled Pork Belly. For our salad, we had PJ’s Sous Vide Beet Salad, served with spinach and mixed salad greens, goat cheese and candied pecans in a honey herbed vinaigrette.
Sous Vide Beet Salad with a honey herbed vinaigrette ·
For entrees, we sampled the Vegan Singapore Street Noodles, served with finely julienned vegetables tossed with curried rice noodles that packed a kick. The hot and spicy dish had lots of character. We also tried the Fish Tacos made with batter-dipped cod with a cilantro lime slaw and pico de gallo and served with a chilled black bean dip and chips. This was tasty. Jodi said it reaffirmed her fondness for Fish Tacos.
Alaskan Halibut with a Crab Avocado Salad ·
Stacy wasn’t finished with us. She arrived at our table with one final dish, the Alaskan Halibut entrée. This was served with a Crab Avocado Salad and Saffron Basmati Rice. It had been ages since I had a crab salad and this was delightful. The Halibut was topped with a Grilled Asparagus Dill Almond Pesto that I really enjoyed.
The menu has a great selection of items including vegan and gluten-free choices, as well as entrees inspired from around the world. PJ’s has a nice wine list and a full bar. The menu prices are extremely reasonable and they have a fantastic happy hour menu with Seafood Taco’s for $5 and Angus Beef Sliders for $3. The service was excellent. PJ’s offers live music every Tuesday night on the outdoor patio in the summer along with a BBQ buffet.
PJ’s Bar and Grill is located at 11406 Henness Road in Truckee. For information, call (530) 550-5801 or visit tahoemountainclub.com.
Priya Hutner is a writer, health and wellness consultant, and natural foods chef. Her business, The Seasoned Sage, focuses on wellness, conscious eating and healthy living. She offers healthy organic meals for her clients. She may be reached at pria78@gmail.com or visit theseasonedsage.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read more Tastes columns.
