Plume: A New Italian Restaurant

It's time for a new patio, Plume! Located at 1132 Auburn St, Rockford, IL 61103, Plume is a new Italian restaurant that offers unique dishes from the owners' hearts.  

We started with Pumpernickel Cavatelli: Smoked beef brisket, quark cheese, cabbage, and Eiger Mountain Emmenthaler. The pumpernickel flavor really shines in the handmade pasta, making this a unique pasta that captivates you from the first bite. The smoked beef brisket with perfectly prepared and generously portioned. Topped with cheese to give you that classic pasta feel and a satisfying crunch coming from the cabbage, each bite of this pasta is full of flavor. Don't sleep on the sauce, the flavor really brings the individual pieces of the dish together with a velvety feel.

Next up, the Hot Chicken: Polenta puree, olive oil, braised greens, honey, and chowchow. The sweetness of the honey shines through on this dish beautifully. The huge portions of chicken breast make this a very filling dish. This crispy skin on the chicken was packed with flavor and added a fun texture to the plate. The unique polenta puree and vegetables make this a stand out. The large chicken breast was prepared perfectly, tender and juicy throughout.

We couldn't leave without trying the Nutella Pot de Creme: Hazelnut butter, chocolate, and Frangelico whipped cream in a mason jar. This is a great shareable dessert where you will find yourself knocking spoons to get the last bite.

Try this new patio this summer and experience new tastes. See you there, Rockford!