Hard to believe it’s been 5 years since Jack the Horse Tavern opened at the corner of Cranberry and Hicks. On June 17th and 18th they’ll be celebrating with a special 5 course tasting menu, which plays like chef/owner Tim Oltman’s Greatest Hits.
The special is $67/person (with wine pairing $84/person). For Reservations 718-852-5084. Here’s the full menu:
Watermelon Soup
Elderflower Cordial, Honeydew Melon,
Mint, New York State Riesling
Chenin Blanc, Domaine Sylvain Gaudron, 2008, VouvrayBraised Bacon
Smoked Pork Belly, Balsamic Poached Figs,
Mascarpone
Mencia, Luna Beberide, Bierzo, 2009, SpainChilled Poached Halibut
Lemongrass, Thai Chilis, Almonds,
Boston Lettuce
Chardonnay, Onabay Striper White, NV, North ForkDiver Scallops
Ricotta Pasta, Sundried Tomato,
Capers, Grilled Runner Beans
Côtes du Rhône, Château du Trignon, 2007, FranceSlow Braised Shortrib
Chanterelles, Brussels Sprout Leaves, Potato Croquette
Zinfandel, Seghesio, 2008, Sonoma County, CA«≈»
Rum Pineapple Cake
Pineapple Crisps, Rum Caramel, Crème Fraiche
BHB photo by C. Scales
