Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Country Club, the latest meatpacking-district-area lounge — after Gin Lane and Manor — to boast a throwback clubhouse theme. The folks behind this one are actor Will DeMeo (perhaps best known from The Sopranos) and Cincinnati Reds pitcher–cover musician Bronson Arroyo (they are to Country Club what actor-baller owners Chris Noth and David Wells are to the Plumm, next-door), as well as designer Jeanie Ziering, who has thrown down alligator skin and houndstooth prints. As you can see from the food and drink menus that follow, flavored popcorn will be on offer, which has got to be a bummer for Matt Levine, who was banking on this being a unique aspect of the Eldridge. Starting tomorrow (after a media preview tonight), the lounge will be open from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday and till 4 a.m. from Thursday through Saturday.
Food Menu
Trio of Crostini - Pesto, Olive Tapenade, and Classic Bruschetta on Toasted Baguette
Country “Club” Sandwich - Fresh Pullman white bread toasted with roasted turkey, bibb lettuce, applewood smoked bacon, sliced Sottocenere cheese, and Dijon mustard
Truffled Grilled Cheese Sandwich -Fontina, American, and Sottocenere melted on brioche toast and served with a shot of tomato soup
“Pigs in a Blanket” Lollipops -Freshly baked miniature hot dogs wrapped in puff pastry served with honey mustard
Peaches with Prosciutto & Basil -Served with an aged balsamic reduction
Spinach Artichoke Dip with Blue Corn Chips - Sheesy spinach and artichoke dip with tortilla chips
Selection of “Crumbs” Mini Cupcakes
Selection of Flavored Popcorns
Platter of Seasonal Fruits & Berries
Spiced Candied Nuts
Cocktail Menu
(Single - $12, Flight of 3 - $28, Flight of 6 - $48, Pitcher - $36)
Bellinis
Blood Orange
Bordeaux
Chocolate Espresso
Classic (White Peach)
Lavender & Peach
New Classic (White Peach & Ginger)
Orange Cardamom
Pomegranate-Cranberry
Roasted Pear
Very Berry (Strawberry/Blueberry/Blackberry)
Country Club, 248 W. 14th St., nr. Eighth Ave.; 212-367-0822
