Mildreds Big City Food

Mildred's Big City Food is all about sustainable dining and it shows in the restaurant's delicious food and seasonal menu. Executive Chef Bert Gill takes great care to find the freshest ingredients for his succulent dishes, while still supporting Gainesville's farmers.

Small yet classy, Mildred's is perfect for an intimate Sunday date night. We were one of three couples enjoying the dining room's modern aesthetic. My favorite part of the decor were the oxidized copper seashells adorning the walls.

Mussel Fritters

Out of all the appetizers, the Mussel Fritters were the obvious choice. Much like conch fritters, the mussels were battered and deep fried to perfection. The twist? Bite size morsels of bacon added a smokey flavor to the traditionally seafood based snack.

Red Snapper with Pumpkin and Sausage

I was immediately intrigued by the pairing of Red Snapper, Pumpkin and Sausage and definitely wasn't disappointed when the dish came out. The sear on the snapper was brown and crisp, while the chunks of pumpkin gave the dish a playful orange color. The sausage added a hearty texture to the buttery filet of fish and each bite was like a harvest of flavor.

Salmon with Artichoke Hearts & Onions

My date is a sucker for salmon, so the Salmon with Artichoke Hearts and Onions was his go-to dish. Plated on a bed of onions and artichoke hearts, the salmon flaked away with each touch of the fork. His favorite part was the creamy sauce. Sort of like a hollandaise, he says it made the already rich salmon taste even better.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

I almost turned down getting dessert and I'm oh-so-glad I didn't. This decadent piece of Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake immediately put me into a sugar coma. The combination of chocolate and peanut butter was just right, while the Reese's cup on top proved to be a nice touch. It was a little too rich to finish all at once, but you better believe I raided the fridge for a chocolatey midnight snack.

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