A very good pork chop with excellent roasted bacon and gigande(?) beans on Moxie's "3 for $33" menu
Two of my favorite local restaurants have announced promotions that seem to be in response to the struggling economy. fire added half portions of selected entrees to their menu a few months ago. Now, they’re planning to debut a bar menu on April 5. They’ll also start making some of their own bitters and syrups. Details on the food are limited but I remember something about truffled pop corn, fish and chips, pickled quail eggs and a pulled pork sandwich.
Moxie‘s offering is a three course meal for $33.
3 for $33 Prix Fixe at Moxie
For the rest of this month, come for dinner at Moxie any night of the week (we’re
open Monday through Sunday) and choose any appetizer, entrée, and dessert from a
special 3 for 33 menu for only $33. Appetizer choices: butternut squash panzanella
or beef tenderloin Carpaccio; entrees: pan-roasted summer flounder or pan-roasted
pork chop; desserts: choose any off the regular menu.
These same two restaurants are also hosting upcoming wine dinners. fire’s dinner on March 25, is the next in their monthly wine dinner series. (upcoming.org listing)
The menu is available on their event announcements page. You don’t see veal breast very often around here. Coincidentally, Moxie has it on their menu now. Aside from that, the only place I can think of that has it is Corky and Lenny’s. I think the veal breast alone is appealing enough to get me to go to this dinner.
Moxie’s wine dinners are sporadic. The next (after the Fool’s Frolic benefit) will be on April 20. (Upcoming.org listing)
The Incredible Banfi 5-Course Wine Dinner, Monday,April 20.
No vintner has a finer collection of Italian wines and has had more of an influence
on United States wine imports than Italy’s Banfi Vintners. Now, on April 20, take
advantage of this wonderful opportunity to taste some of the vintner’s best at a
special five-course wine dinner hosted by William Whiting, Banfi’s wine education
director. From its Fontanelle chardonnay to its Tavernelle cabernet, from Belnero
to Brunello, Moxie chefs, working closely with Whiting, will pair extraordinary
tastes with an incomparable selection of Banfi wines.
The Menu
Hors d’oeuvres:
Almond and Brown Butter Cantuccine
Chicken Liver Pâté
Prosciutto Broth Shooters
Prosecco
1st Course:
Risotto with Frutti di Mare
Fontanelle Chardonnay
2nd Course:
Pappardelle con Anatra (duck confit, breast)
Banfi Proprietor’s Reserve
3rd course:
Lamb Tenderloin with Pecorino Toscana, Stewed Tomatoes, Caramelized Mushroom Puree
Tavernelle cabernet
4th course:
Bistecca Fiorantina (black and blue prime beef) with Olive Oil and Rosemary Hashbrowns
Brunello di Montalcino
5th course:
Panforte: Sun-Dried Pear Gelato, Pistachio, Florentine, Chocolate and Honey Ganache
Price: $99 plus tax and gratuity.
Reservations recommended: 216.831.5599. Please specify Banfi Wine Dinner.
The pork chop was pretty good. The roasted bacon really helped. When the pork chop at fire realizes its true potential it has that combination of flavors without the extra bacon.
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