At the end of May, we celebrated our 5 year anniversary of being a family. Five years feels impossibly long, and we spent a lot of time this year reflecting on our lives. One of the things Dann and I wanted to do was re-visit our first family outing. You see, the first time we went out as a family unit, we went to the Norwich Gaming Festival and then had dinner at Gonzos Tea Room! At the time, Robin was so little that she didn’t really eat (nor does she remember much of it), where as Kai and Amelia had a very limited pallet. Going back with them being so much older was such a fantastic time and the food did not disappoint!
Chicken Wings at Gonzos Tea Room
Chicken wings are some of my favorite foods. It’s something we all enjoy now, which is always a lot of fun. We got three wings to try out, which all are quite different. Robin picked the peanut butter and jelly wings, which reminded me of the Nutella wings that Gonzos Tea Room use to have. These wings have a less sweet peanut butter coating, with a bit of sweetness given through a strawberry jam reduction. It’s very interesting, that’s for sure! I picked out the Sesame wings, which have a teriyaki-type sauce on them, which I knew Amelia would enjoy (she did), and also selected the Gonzos G.P. Wings, which were new, containing a spicy garlic and parmesan sauce, which was absolutely fantastic. I must say, this is probably one of the best wing sauces I have ever experienced.
The Gawd Damn Grizzly
Dann wanted to try out a tray of food, called the Gawd Damn Grizzly. This came with another side of wings (we got a second order of Gonzos G.P. Wings) along with a bunch of food on a tray. You get to select two meats, so Dann went with the beef brisket and the pulled pork. These meats were a bit on the dry side, though the BBQ sauce they came with was pretty good. The nduja mac n cheese was fantastic, with a bit of space, and the beans were filled with bacon and a touch of sweetness. There was also a big piece of bread, which we didn’t eat if I am honest! This try was very much shared, with Robin loving the mac n cheese, and both Amelia and Kai enjoying tasting the different meats.
More Food
Our main goal at Gonzos Tea Room was to order a bunch of food and just all share and enjoy it. We got some spinmach and artichoke dip, which was literally big enough to be a main. It tasted like a cheese dip and very quickly was enjoyed by our kids. The chips were really fresh too! We also ordered Pigs N’ Pickles, which was a smoky sausage with a bunch of homemade pickles. They were easy to eat and delicious. Kai was feeling particularly hungry, so ordered a burger called Henry Da 8th, which is a double beef patty, cheese, bacon, pickles, and “all the fixins” along with fries that he shared out with everyone. Kai really enjoyed this burger and ate most of it, to his own credit.
Gonzos Tea Room is named after a pug, called Gonzo. It’s a place that looks like a funky bar, with a lot of character. There are board games in the corner, movies or cartoons playing on TVs, and lots of *stuff* everywhere. It’s a really interesting place, though possibly one that wouldn’t be good for children late in the night. During the daytime, however, it’s a very unique place to get some American style food that you won’t find anywhere else!
That is just the kind of place my family loves to go. I love the laid-back atmosphere and rustic look, and the food looks fantastic.
The food sounds great. I’d love to try some of those wings out as they look amazing. It’s great they have different flavours available.
Your review of Gonzo’s Tea Room is spot-on! From the cozy ambiance to the delicious tea selections, you captured the essence perfectly. Thanks for sharing your experience—I can’t wait to visit!
It looks great at Gonzos, We are big chicken wing fans too so we would definitely want to be giving all of those a try. That burger also looks very tasty. It looks like you really had a feast!
What a great review and my kids would Love to visit the Gonzo’s Tea Room, the food looks delicious. They really have a variety of food I see.
The food looks spectacular! What a delicious place to dine out at…I would love to try those wings 😀
What a heartwarming post! Celebrating your 5-year anniversary as a family by revisiting your first outing is such a special way to reflect on your journey together. It’s amazing to see how much has changed, especially with Robin, Kai, and Amelia growing up. The nostalgia and the great food at Gonzos Tea Room must have made it a memorable experience!
Revisiting your first family outing sounds heartwarming! It’s amazing how much can change in five years, and it’s wonderful that you all enjoyed it so much.
Chicken wings are my daughter’s fave. She can eat those for just her meal and be perfectly content.
The food really looks fantastic and delicious. A wonderful spot for families to visit for sure.
I think our family would like to visit this place, the menu and atmosphere sound great.
I am not sure I am brave enough for peanut butter and jelly wings. But I am sure it is something my husband would love.
All of these foods sound delicious. It is nice to experience a good meal like this! That mac and cheese looks amazing.