Sbraga Announces 2013 Chefs Counter Tasting Menu Schedule
Breakfast For Dinner, Philly Tailgate, Veggies Only, Feast of the Seven Fishes–those were a few of the inspirations that shaped Kevin Sbraga’s last round of tasting menus at his eponymous (and award-winning) restaurant. But now Mr. Top Chef has come out with a whole new spread which will take us from April (where he’ll kick off with a Spring Menu Preview) all the way through ’til December.
The way the monthly chef-counter tastings work is this: They’re six courses, prix fixe, priced at $75 (with an optional $50 beverage pairing), and served at the short counter in front of the open kitchen–often by chef Kevin Sbraga himself. They’re frequently weird, sometimes challenging, almost always awesome, and if you have the means you should totally check one out.
2013 Tasting Menus At Sbraga
Cinco de Mayo: May
Sample Plate: Mole poblano with smoked duck and roasted squash
Vegetables…Not Just for Vegetarians: June
Sample Plate: Grilled Vidalia onion with apricot confit and Marcona almond pesto
4th of July Summer BBQ: July
Sample Plate: Wagyu beef brisket with brioche, pickles, and onions
Summer Seafood Bake: August
Sample Plate: Baked clams with orange cilantro crumble and coconut broth
Jersey Turnpike Corn, Tomatoes, Blueberries: September
Sample Plate: Blueberry tart with crème friache ice cream and lemon meringue
Sbraga Fall Menu Preview: October
Sample Plate: Pumpkin gnocchi with black trumpet mushrooms, pearl onions, and leaves from last season
Breakfast for Dinner: November
Sample Plate: Fried chicken and waffles 2013
Celebrating the Holidays (Hanukkah, 7 Fishes, 3 Kings): December
Sample Plate(s):
Smoked potato latkes
Linguini with cockles and Italian long hot peppers
Lechon Asado
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