Restaurant provides customers with unlikely choices

At the unlikeliest of locations – on the corner of Marshall and Goshen Streets – stands The Black Sheep, a new restaurant that is not afraid to make unconventional menu choices.

This family-owned restaurant may draw customers in with its random assortments of knickknacks. Confederate soldiers stare out from every corner of the room and chess boards sit by the side of the table begging to be played. Although the surroundings make it easy to get distracted, the food concocted by chef Kevin Roberts should not be overlooked.

Don’t underestimate the battleship subs while there, which undoubtedly stand out among other menu choices. Though the menu warns, “They aren’t subs, they’re battleships,” nothing could prepare patrons for what’s next-a baguette-sized sandwich.

Literally, these sandwiches are a baguette with the elbows cut off, and what’s even more astonishing is that they are only priced from $8-$13. Whether you want to share or eat it all by yourself (a task that might take you three days), the subs are not likely to disappoint.

The sub’s crackling bread with a hint of garlic tastes like it was freshly made in the back of the restaurant. The battleships come in six different scrumptious choices, including my personal favorite, the USS Monitor. The Monitor’s heartwarming Swedish meatballs offer the appropriate amount of spices that compliment the sautéed mushroom, gravy, melt-in-your-mouth cheese and tomato. While normally I am not a fan of cabbage, the added touch to the Monitor gave it an exquisite texture with a subtle taste.

If a ginormous sub doesn’t sound appealing, try the fulfilling gumbo soup for $4. Adding shrimp or crabmeat for $2 would be a wise choice, as the mix of salty seafood taste superb with the slightly bitter green lentils. The soup will come out in a large bowl, so be prepared to eat it as your entrée.

If you have room for dessert, don’t hesitate to get the heavenly peanut butter pie. The unprocessed graham cracker crust is bound to win anyone over with a sweet tooth. The decadent crushed peanuts on top are not an erroneous touch either.

While customers should not go to The Black Sheep expecting five-star-wait-staff service, the food alone is worth a visit, so bring an ample group of friends and enjoy the meal.

Grade: B+