Alpana Singh’s The Boarding House is looking at a mid-December opening— and we’ve got a first look at the food and drink which you’ll be enjoying in any of the multi-leveled restaurant’s varied environments. Yes, wine is a major focus, to be sure, but so are cocktails from beverage director Tony Potempa, and we’ll show you two of them here. While the food from chef Christian Gosselin is designed to be wine-friendly and, well, just plain friendly, whether it’s the noshes and small plates for the more casual bar and cellar, or the bigger plates for the main dining room on the third floor with its spectacular floor to (very high) ceiling views. (We showed you the space, during construction, here.) See what you’ll soon be enjoying at this hot ticket in our man Huge Galdones’ slideshow, starting below.
Honey Bee Sidecar: ($12, cocktail menu)
Hennessey Cognac, Barenjager, Ramazotti Amaro
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The Hayride: ($12, cocktail menu)
Hangar One Spiced Pear, Mariposa Agave Liqueur, St. Elizabeth Dram
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House Smoked Montreal Meat Board: ($12, 1st floor menu) Rye Bread, Cheddar Cheese Gravy, Dill Pickles
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Kampachi Crudo: ($12, dining menu)
Candied Ginger, Citrus, Thai Chili
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J.A.W. Burger: ($6, 1st floor + cellar menu) Ham, Pork Belly, Cheddar Cheese, Avocado
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Tourtiere Ravioli: ($15, dining menu)
Spiced Meat Ravioli, King Eryngii Mushrooms, Cippolini Onions
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Veal Pojarsky a la Joe: ($27, dining menu)
Crepinette of Veal, Braised Fennel, Duck Confit Potatoes
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Chicken Poutine (pizza): ($12, 1st floor + cellar menu) Braised Chicken, Cheese Curds, Fried Potatoes
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Sugar Pie: ($8, dessert menu)
Poached Pears, Pecan Crumble, Lemon Chantilly
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Chef Christian Gosselin.
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