Reading Roars!

A reader has written to me about a new eatery in Reading: Chicago Roasthouse (73-75 Whitley St., close to the town centre). As the name suggests, Chicago Roasthouse offer an American-style steak and roast menu: beef joint, BBQ spare ribs, turkey roast and more. The restaurant provides takeaway and delivery services (a “steak out”, if you prefer :)), buffets for parties and, of course, Sunday roasts! Students get special rates.

I can feel my stomach juices gurgling as I examine the reader’s email:

The menu includes a selection of roasts prepared in a variety of ways. Banish any thought that these could be of the overcooked and dry variety - these dishes are glorious, simply bursting with distinctive fresh tastes.

I like to think I have impeccable table manners but these had to set aside to give due “finger licking” justice to the majestic rack of sticky barbeque pork ribs with “healthy” baked potato and creamy coleslaw. Damp cloths were provided to help restore a little dignity. I followed the ribs with a small tower of sinfully divine homemade chocolate brownie like cakes, perfectly complimented with a heavy handed dollop of fromage fraise.

My companion enthused over her vegetarian nut bake and the freshly prepared apple with toffee crunch dessert should qualify as a recipe for success all on its own - hard not to over indulge with such delectable offerings.

My next post about this place will include a photo of my dinner plate!