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Grey Social in pictures
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Grey Social in pictures
Darin Picorella says he's thisclose to opening Grey Social (132 Chestnut St.)� � as of right now he's committing to "this weekend" for the debut. (This project's been in the works for awhile � we first had word of it back in May.)
The story on this address is that it operated as a teahouse before Prohibition, and then later as a speakeasy, so Picorella's nodding to both traditions with d�cor and bevs. A triple-tiered chandelier is the centerpiece of the ground floor (the second floor is about a month behind), hanging in a main room, past the bar area, that features low lounge tables, exposed brick walls with candle recesses and a classy leather wraparound banquette. Edison lightbulbs and aluminum caf� tables round out the speakeasy feel. Drink-wise, they'll be mixing classics � the French 75, the Clover Club � as well as a selection of tea-based tipples (spiced rum, black tea, cran, simple syrup, grenadine; ZEN Green Tea liqueur, dry sake; Beefeater, chilled Earl Grey, lemon, sugar, lime).
Picorella's been renting out Grey for a number of events over the past few weeks to warm up his staff � this Thursday, for example, he's hosting a $500-minimum fundraiser for State Senator Anthony H. Williams. Opening hours will be Mon., 4:30 p.m.-midnight; Tue.-Wed., 4:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; and Thu.-Sat., noon-2 a.m.
After the jump, take a look at Grey's opening menu, which is affordable and has a French bistro feel � tartares, raw bar, crepes, an en croute selection, etc.
TARTARE (CHOPPED)
Steak������� �
Chopped Filet, Quail Egg, Parmigiano, Dijon, Ice Cream 12
Yellow Fin Tuna and Scallop
Carpaccio of Watermellon, Mirin, Daikon Radish, Ginger and Wasabi Oil 10
Roasted Beet������ �
Chevre, Verjus and Petite Greens 7
Port Poached Pear������ �
Roquefort, Honey and Fig Jam 6�� �
FRUITS DE MER
Oysters du Jour������ �
1/2 dozen on the half shell 11
Littleneck Clams������ �
1/2 dozen on the Half shell, Spicy Tomato Salsa 9
Shrimp Cocktail "Grey Style"����� �
Jumbo Shrimp, Louis� XIII Sauce� 12
Petite Lobster Tails������ �
Saffron Remoulade 15�� �
SANDWICH BOARD
Served with: French Kettle Chips, Cornichons, Pommerey Mustard
Croque - Monsieur������ �
"Toasted Ham and Cheese" Jambon and Gruyere Cheese� 8
Mini Philly Cheese Steaks����� �
Shaved Certified Angus Tenderloin, Sauteed Onions, Banana Pepper, Raclette Cheese� 8
Furmaggi Aux Tomato "Panini Style"���� �
Toasted Tomato and Cheese�� 7
French Dip "Shabu Shabu"����� �
Horseradish Brandade, Sliced Baguette� 8
Crab Cake Sliders������ �
Mini-Crab Cake sandwiches served on French Boules, Chimay Creole Mustard Mayonnaise� 10
Pan Bagnat������ �
Split-Loaf Brushed with Olive Oil, Onion Slices, Green Pepper, White Anchovies, Tomato Slices, Champagne Vinaigrette 6�� �
BAGUETTES / BRUSCHETTA
Tomato and Basil������ �
Vine Ripened Tomato and Thai Basil� 6
Wild Mushroom & Boursin�� 7
Hummus "Roasted Garlic"�� 6
French Herbed Cream cheese with Crab� 10
Roasted Pear and Blue����� �
Toasted Walnut��� 8
Brandade������� �
Creamed Salt Cod, Chive and Fingerling Potato 8
Vegetarian Cellophane Rolls�� 5�� �
Tomato, Ginger, Jam
SALADS
Grey House Salad������ �
Organic Greens, Red Onions and Tomatoes� 5
Verte A La Nicoise������ �
Haricots Vertes with Red Onion, Tuna, Hard Cooked Egg, Fingerling Potato, Capers and French Herbs 8
Lyonnaise������ �
With toasted Gnocchi, Frisee, Bacon, Poached Egg and Sherry Vinaigrette 9
Agnolotti Pasta������ �
With Pesto, Artichoke, Red Pepper and Tomato Surbot 7
Shrimp and Avacado����� �
Lemon Tyme Vinaigrette 10
EN CROUTE
Coq Au Vin������ �
Natural Springer Mountain Chicken Breast, Pinot Noir-Infused, Mushroom Duxelle, Smoked Bacon 8
Chilean Sea Bass������ �
Marinated in Miso and Sake Glaze, Duxelle of Shitake Mushrooms, White Truffle Oil 10
Beef Wellington������ �
Beef Tenderloin, Blue Cheese and Bacon� 10
Salmon Oscar������ �
Fresh Atlantic Salmon, Bernaise Sauce, Young Spinach 7
Brie and Framboisse����� �
Pomegranate and Corbarnet Molasses, Marcona Almonds��� 5
Escargot������� �
Snails cooked in Burgundy Chervil, Garlic 10
Quiche Lorraine������ �
Egg, Cream Custard and Smoked Bacon in an Open Pie Crust 6
SOUP
Charred Tomato Soup����� �
Gruyere Cheese Straws 5
Roasted "Three Onion Gratinee"� 8
Cream of Asparagus������ �
Asparagus Tips and Bechamel 7
Pumpkin Vichyssoise"Chilled"
A Rich Creamy Puree of Pumpkin and Potato, Grated Nutmeg, Raisin Walnut, Toast Points 5
Vichy Carrot and Ginger����� �
Lilett Chastally, Toasted Brioche 6
LITTLE BITES
French Marinated Olives����� �
Tarragon Pernod Marinade 4
Stuffed Figs������ �
Chevre, Marcona Almonds, Burgundy Syrup� 4
Crispy Artichoke Petals����� �
Warm Parmigiano Crusted� 4
Smoked Salmon Canapes����� �
Caperberries, Parsley Oil, Cr�me Fraiche 5
Grilled Octopus ������
With Citrus Salad, Micro Mint 5
Smoked Trout������ �
Endive spears, Kumquat and Grapefruit Salad 5
Asian Dumplings������ �
Chicken and Cashew, African Peanut Sauce 4
DESSERT
Bento Box������ �
An Assortment of Traditional French Pastries� 7
French Waffle (Serves 2)����� �
Warm Belgian Waffle, with French Vanilla Gelato Pernod Scented 10
Selection of Sorbet or Ice Cream� 6
CREPES
Butter Poached Lobster����� �
With Asparagus Sauce Americaine 15
Roast Chicken and Spinach����� �
With Gruyere and Tomato Hollandaise 12
Championge������ �
Wild Mushroom, Warm Potatoes, Roasted Onion, and Sauce Mornay 15
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