Scratch Kitchen - Essex

The BLT is a sandwich that's tough to mess up. It's one of those dishes that tastes good regardless of how it's prepared. However, this place manages to elevate... read more The BLT is a sandwich that's tough to mess up. It's one of those dishes that tastes good regardless of how it's prepared. However, this place manages to elevate this classic in a way that almost...

I would rate this place 5 stars solely because our waiter Jason was fantastic—so charming and full of energy. Unfortunately, the food didn’t live up to expectat... read more I would rate this place 5 stars solely because our waiter Jason was fantastic—so charming and full of energy. Unfortunately, the food didn’t live up to expectations. For a...

The bean soup was excellent—savory rather than sweet, and it came with a hot dog on the side, which was a nice touch. I also ordered a side of homemade pickled... read more The bean soup was excellent—savory rather than sweet, and it came with a hot dog on the side, which was a nice touch. I also ordered a side of homemade pickled coleslaw, and that was another delightful surprise.