El Rey Coffee Bar and Luncheonette, Russ & Daughters, and Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream, along with David Tanis, are celebrating Christmas with a Feast of the Seven Fishes! This special event runs the evenings of Monday, December 21st, Tuesday, December 22nd and Wednesday, December 23rd.
Very special guest David Tanis has collaborated on the menu with Gerardo Gonzalez, starting the dinner for the first 3 courses at El Rey. The meal will continue with a stroll down Orchard Street to Russ & Daughters Cafe for the 4th course. Finally, a short walk to Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream, where you will enjoy desserts created especially for the evening. See menu below for more detail! This celebratory meal will also feature drink pairings by the amazing Gabe Richter (beverage director for El Rey and GG's).
Seatings will be 6:30pm, 7:45pm, and 9pm. Please note, ticket sales are final. TICKETS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE:
http://www.morgensternsnyc.com/special-events/feast-of-the-seven-fishes.
Please contact info@morgensternsnyc.com for any questions.
MENU
BEGINNING AT EL REY
1st Course:
crudo platter
Hama Hama oyster with sweet lemon crushed ice, sea scallop aguaschile with smoked macadamia, live prawn with fried seaweed sashimi with grated wasabi and Russ & Daughters caviar
Sauvignon Blanc "Spritzer," cucumber, lime
2nd course:
coconut clam chowder with galangal and rice cracker
"Guejito" 2013, Vesper Vineyards, San Diego CA
3rd course:
spicy flounder with saffron onions, raisin, and dukkah
Braucol 2014, Domaine Plageoles, Sud Ouest France
NEXT AT RUSS & DAUGHTERS CAFE
4th course:
schmaltz herring and a pumpernickel shot
Ryeberry, caraway, and dill infused vodka
FINISHING AT MORGENSTERN'S
5th course:
creme fraiche sorbet with Russ & Daughters Caviar and blini;
rainbow cookie tricolor ice cream cake with raspberry, pistachio and honey ice creams
Domaine du Petit Couteau Vouvray Brut - served with Caffo Amaretto
TICKET PRICE INCLUDES FOOD AND BEVERAGE ($125 per person) + 20% gratuity ($25) + 8.875% sales tax ($11.09). TOTAL= $161.09 after tax and service fee