File this under Yes, Please: Orson has reinstated its cocktail pairing dinners, starting tomorrow with Pig + Booze. The four-course, pork-themed dinner goes for $35, and can be paired with wine or cocktails for an extra $20. The special dinners go on the first Wednesday of each month. Check out the menu below, then go make a reservation. Stat.
Pig + Booze I ~ Wednesday, July 15, 5-10pm
amuse
Whipped Lardo with Breakfast Radish
wine ~ Lucian Albrecht Pinot Blanc 2007
cocktail ~ The Courtesan Blush: Gin, Lillet Rouge,
Tamarind and Bubbles
short
Tete de Cochon and Watermelon
wine ~ Slow Wine Shiraz Rose 2007
cocktail ~ Cochilio: Silver Tequila, Tomatillo Water and Basil
premiere
Spicy Bourbon Glazed Pork Shoulder with Sweet Corn and Jalapeno
wine ~ Clos Saron “Heart of Stone” Syrah 2004
cocktail ~ El Pimenton: Bourbon, Mint, Cucumber,
Ginger and Orange
dessert
Bacon and Cheddar Ice Cream with Blackberries
wine ~ Henriques & Henriques Bual Madiera 10 yr NV
cocktail ~ Up at Midnight: Calvados, ChamomileLiqueur,
Apple Cider and Hazelnut Espuma