Like a stately dowager with fresh makeup ready to entertain you at dinner, the
Federal stands solidly in Agawam awaiting your presence at dinner. Our waiter introduced himself and continued to give up a high level of service. The specials of the evening all seemed great choices along with the menu described on line. The bread is very good with excellent olive oil and our order of drinks arrived to start, we thought, a wonderful meal. The Red Endive Salad [$12.95] disappointed in its size [we planned to split it] and composition with the high point being the roasted walnuts. The entrées ordered were the togarasi roasted moulard Duck Breast [$31.95] and a special of Pork Shank [$29.95]. The duck was overcooked for me [and under for my dining partner] but either preparation had not been offered as a choice. The duck bacon as tempura was just a bad combo and dry as the rest of the plate tended to be. The pork shank was definitely the better of the two entrées and left a sizeable amount of meat to traverse home for a delicious sandwich in today’s lunch. The Toffee Pudding special dessert was excellent and we fought over that last spoonful of goodness. We opted out on the complimentary Cotton Candy. If we were to return it would be to eat in the bar and order several of the appetizer specials which sounded super.
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| Toffee Pudding |
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| Duck Breast |
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| Pork Shank |
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