Star and Shamrock Tavern and Deli is the latest eatery to sprout up on H Street NE. Doors opened last weekend for a soft opening period, and the restaurant’s full menu rolls out tonight. Think deli with an occasional sprinkle of Irish/Jewish fusion sprinkled in.

There’s a fried food-heavy appetizer menu, featuring fried kosher pigs in a blanket, fried pickles, fried chicken livers, fried matzo balls, and latkes all priced at $5.

The matzo balls are cut in half, griddled and served with sautéed onions and “au jew” instead of au jus. The balls stand well enough on their own with a slightly crisped exterior – not too hard, not too fluffy – especially when you combine a bite with the caramelized onion. Dip a forkful in the “au jew,” a salty chicken consommé, and you get a more traditional matzo ball soup taste experience.

There were four generously sized potato latkes in our order. Though seemingly made from a mix of shredded potato and latke mix that wasn’t necessarily a bad thing. They’re served golden brown, salted just so, and taste great with what the menu says is a homemade sour cream that definitely packs a tart kick.