X Marks the Spot

Friday night, too hot to cook in the house.  I have several $25 gift certificates from restaurants.com - great deal by the way, they often sell them for $3, certain restaurants participate but a few we like in NH and in the New England area.  We decided to try the hot new NH restaurant - voted best new NH Restaurant, X on Elm.  MMMMMMMMM, MMM.  DEYUMMISH.  But  buyer beware, not cheap eats.  Portions were not overflowing but the quality made up for it.  We started with the middleeastern platter, homemade hummus had a hint of lemon and a nice consistency.  Also had their version of tzakiki with dill and cucumber, and olive tapenade, and couscous cold salad, but other than the hummus, not as impressed.  This appetizer came with pita bread and chips which were a nice compliment.  We did not get any dinner rolls or kind of bread, but we didnt need it, not sure if they offer it.  I also got their house Sangria but it had a hint of mint I wasnt crazy about.  Dinner was a braised lamb shank for me and lobster mac and cheese for Teddy.  My lamb shank was excellent, came with parmesean risotto that I think Gordon Ramsey would have said was perfect, and nice brocoli rabe.  Teddy's pasta was delicious, very cheesy, but he commented that he felt the lobster was not quite as fresh as they promoted.  All in all, a very good dinner, we would try it again for the chile salmon and Teddy wants the lamb shank next time.  Located on Elm street in downtown Manchester, we were able to sit outside and people watch too.  A must try next time you are in town.