My husband and I met his family for Father’s Day dinner at Blue Bird Inn in Lebanon. I have been there once before and remembered the food being alright. This time, we had to sit inside because of impending thunderstorms. The front of the restaurant is bright, with big windows, ample seating, and a large bar. The back portion, where we sat, was dark and looked a little aged.
There were a few vegetarian options on the menu, but I decided to go for the Sangria Basil Chicken (sans chicken, of course). Mistake! I was excited because it was Roasted Garlic & Asiago ravioli tossed with sautéed shallots, mushrooms, and baby spinach topped in a Sangria Tomato Basil Sauce. Reading the description, I expected a flavor explosion! Unfortunately, I didn’t get one. It was actually really bland. The ravioli was cooked alright, maybe a little too tough. I couldn’t taste any sangria or basil in the sauce or any roasted garlic in the ravioli. Overall, it was a pretty big letdown. My husband’s father really likes this restaurant, so chances are I’ll be going again. Next time, no Sangria Basil pasta for me.
