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NOW OPEN: Morgan's Pier
Critical Mass made note today of the debut of Morgan's Pier (221 N. Columbus Blvd.), Four Corners nightlife capo Avram Hornik's takeover of the old Rock Lobster/Octo spot right on the water.
NOW OPEN: Morgan's Pier
Critical Mass made note today of the debut of Morgan's Pier (221 N. Columbus Blvd.), Four Corners nightlife capo Avram Hornik's takeover of the old Rock Lobster/Octo spot right on the water. The revamped dockside spot is poised to draw live-music fans in with its promise of live open-air shows/DJs weekly (look out for Dave P and Sammy Slice tomorrow, then Lee Jones and Rich Medina for a Sundae dance party this Sunday), but the food's also a lure. Hornik, along with partners Mark Fichera and Joe Crouse, brought on David Katz of Mémé (2201 Spruce St.) to develop a menu reflecting what'd it be like to hit up a weekend cookout at a chef's house — nothing fancy or over-the-top, but more ambitious and finessed than a ripped-open packet of Dietz & Watson wieners.
Offered till 11 p.m. nightly, Katz's menu has the fried market cornered (corn/crab fritters, S&P squid, popcorn shrimp, brown sugar-glazed "snack bacon"), but also runs lighter with choices like a watermelon/feta salad, Baja fish tacos with chipotle crema and grilled local corn. Katz's famous fried chicken recipe gets Mexified here, the breading used to coat boneless pollo pieces paired with slaw and Frank's RedHot in a down-south taco. Sirloin burgers (single or double), blackened tuna burgers, grilled pork/ramp sausages and Carolina-style pulled pork round out the Martin's-rolled sandwich selection, with a Little Baby's trike peddling ice cream for dessert. To drink: 20 drafts, 20-plus craft cans, summer-friendly wines and a full bar.
Some quick pics from this week Morgan's Pier staff tasting below. (Sandwiches won't come quartered and tacos will be on bigger tortillas; those moves were for the sake of sharing during the tasting.) Keep your ears open for details on a guest-chef series Katz plans to run throughout the season, bringing in buddies like Mike Solomonov, Terence Feury and Kevin Sbraga for special events.
Top Photo: Morgan's Pier on Facebook
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