Christopher Lee's New Year's pop-up (with menu!)

Christopher Lee is taking over Salt and Pepper for New Year's Eve.

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Christopher Lee's New Year's pop-up (with menu!)

POSTED: Friday, December 28, 2012, 12:00 PM

We've known that former Striped Bass chef Christopher Lee is making his way back to Philly for a little while now. He'll be transforming East Passyunk's Salt and Pepper (1623 E. Passyunk Ave.) into a new American concept called Sophia's and we're going to get a sneak peak of the new menu on New Year's Eve. Lee is debuting some of what's to come on Monday evening with a four-course prix fixe. The 6 p.m. seating goes for $45 with Champagne aperitif and the 9 p.m. is $45 with festive party favors and digestif. Wine pairings are on offer for and additional $25. 

1st Course 

Arugula & Fennel Salad

Parmesan Cheese, Pears, Almonds, Pomegranate Vinaigrette 

Or

Parsnip Soup

Braised Short Rib, Crispy Horseradish, Celery Leaves

2nd Course

Butternut Squash Ravioli

Pancetta, Brussels Sprouts Leaves, Cider Brown Butter Sauce

Or

Seared Diver Sea Scallops

Cauliflower, Capers, Kumquats, Local Honey, Verjus

3rd Course 

West Coast Halibut

Little Neck Clams, Leeks, Baby Turnips, Fine Herbs

Or

Grilled Aged NY Strip Loin

Creamed Spinach, Fingerling Potatoes, Brandied Peppercorn Jus

Desserts from Fond

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