The other day I heard there was a restaurant called MashUp that has been really crowded and that the food has been really good. So, I checked out the Yelp reviews and saw some mixed reviews, so I thought this was the perfect place to try out. Most places that get all great reviews are either really great, or really hyped, and I am not a fan of hype. Yes, Rockford, you hype, you hype hard, have you heard the way people talk about Stockholm Inn? I will get into this at another time.
So the first thing I notice when I get there - at around 6:30 - is that it is not crowded. The waiter tells me that there is a special for 2 dollar Old Milwaukee cans. I wouldn't call that a special, but to each his own. What does Old Mil cost when it is not on special? I think if you buy Old Milwaukee for $2 you are getting ripped off by about $1.75. Old Mil is awful. I know there is a select group of people that think Old Milly is great (for reasons unknown), but your not in college anymore so elevate your game!
For apps, we got these "Buffiyaki" chicken wings, which was a unique flavor and pretty damn good - if you like chicken wings (and who doesn't?) then you should get these. I got a TV dinner entree, as they call it, and it was pretty good. Most people thought their food was "good" or "pretty good." How the food is described in the menu is what it tastes like. For instance, I got roasted chili mashed potatoes, and it tasted exactly as it sounds -delicious.
I will likely go back to try some other things, the decor is nice, the food is inventive and different while still being "home cooking." My official Rockford Foodie rating is 7.5 - which is pretty good if I do say so myself.
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