Nicholas Farina and Mixologist Pablo "Papi" Hurtado
Calling all hotheads: don’t miss this spectacular salute to the chile pepper prepared by Nicholas Farina, the chef and owner of Verdad, a Latin American tapas bar. An alum of some of the Northeast’s top kitchens, Farina will explore all the nuances of the mighty chile by incorporating different varieties into each course of this flavor-packed menu. Check out the menu below; if you think you can stand the heat,
click here to make your reservation.
Hors d’Oeuvre
Big-Eye Tuna Pizza with Spicy Chile Aïoli
Hamachi Ceviche with Lime, Coconut, Fresno Chilies, and Spicy Plantain Crisps
Chile Rellenos with Piquillo Peppers, Manchego, Thyme, and Shallots
Shrimp–Chile Tostados with Anaheim Chilies, Pineapple–Tequila Glaze, and Jalapeño Croute
Mission Figs with Chile Seed Simple Syrup
Pairings: Cristalino Cava Extra Dry NV; Limecello Margaritas with Blanco Tequila, Orange Liqueur, Lime Juice, Housemade Limecello, and Piquillo Peppers; Viejo Estilo Cocktails with Anejo Tequila, Agave Nectar, Angostura Bitters, and Chipotle Chilies; Blazer Cocktails with Reposado Tequila, Butterscotch, Orange Liqueur, Agave Nectar, Orange Bitters, Angostura Bitters, and Dry Chile Powder; and Mexican Sangria with Blanco Tequila, Orange Liqueur, Peach Schnapps, Citrus Mix, Agave Nectar, Red Wine, Chipotle Powder, and Cinnamon
Dinner
Summer Truffle and Baby Artichoke Salad with Bull’s Blood Beets, Jalapeño-Pickled Egg, Grilled Halloumi, and Aged Balsamic
Pairing: Casamaro Rueda 2009
Seared Opah and Espelette Pepper Pappardelle with Serrano Ham, Heirloom Tomatoes, Vidalia Onions, and Sage
Pairing: Marqués de Alella Pansa Blanca 2009
Achiote-Rubbed Berkshire Pork Shoulder Carnitas with Chipotle–Adobo Barbecue Sauce, Sweet New Jersey Corn–Caramelized Apple Salsa, Hass Avocado, and Crema
Pairing: Valle Azul Malbec 2008
Surf and Turf > Holistic Rack of Lamb with Valencia Orange–Pink Grapefruit Marmalade, Prawn, Grilled Serrano Ham Salsa Verde, Okra, and Pickled Red Onions
Pairing: Mencos Rioja 2009
Coffee and Doughnut Peaches > Roasted Peento Peach with Cinnamon Helado Guajillo-Roasted Coffee
Pairing: Hot Lips Cocktail with Red Chile Pepper, Coffee-Infused Tequila, Kahlua, Cream, and Vanilla Liqueur
