During my last visit to Cellar 49, I wolfed down a cowboy steak that pretty much took up the entire table. Okay, maybe it wasn’t THAT big, but admitting to also eating a flatbread pizza, burrata salad and several other dishes would only reveal my gluttonous side.
But the dishes all had one thing in common—they were heavy dishes. Perfect comfort foods to offset the bitter cold temperatures accompanying. Now that the temps are turning in the opposite direction, I’m looking for a few more lighter dishes. (Okay, who am I kidding?!? Have to feed the #foodbaby, but I AM looking for some of those spring and summer flavors to hit the plate.) I, of course, had to visit Cellar 49 for round two, to check out their new seasonal menu.
Here’s a sneak peek (cue: play video):
Ok, enough with the temptation already! If you’re curious about what Chef Chris Hettinger is enthusiastically speaking of in the video, check out the picture below. “Oscar’s Smoked—yes, I said smoked—Pork Chop” is served with peach preserves, grits and a bit of sautéed chard ($31). It’s just one of the many highlights of the new menu.
Although it’s definitely worth it to jump to that coveted smoky flavor of the chop (a meat prepped at one of fellow foodie Rachael Ray’s favorites—Oscar’s Adirondack Smokehouse), let’s not get ahead of ourselves. One of the #IntoxiKate favorites of the evening was a simple dish to start—a house-made chicken liver spread served with flatbreads ($12).
Incredibly rich in flavor, yet creamy to spread, the appetizer is perfect for two at the bar or to start of a meal for the more adventurous eaters (I know there’s more than a few of you out there!). For those of you who turn your noses up at liver—come on, give it a try!—Cellar 49 has you covered with a few flat bread options. The oven roasted tomato with cheese curds is covered in peppery arugula ($14.)
On the other hand, you always have the breakfast-for-dinner-option with the bacon, egg, cheese and mushroom flatbread (also $14).
Keep in mind that there’s more than a few great options for a three course meal, so save room for all (especially if he’s buying!). While that smoked chop is at the top of the recommendation list, a close second would be the fried chicken served with biscuits and a cute little bottle of siriachi honey ($26).
For those of you bathing-suit conscious, go for the diver scallops with smoked bacon and lentils ($34). (You’ve been working hard at the gym, so reward yourself with the bits of that amazing bacon on the photo below.)
The Tarrytown House Estate celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year, so Cellar 49 added a few special dishes to the menu, including a Belgian Waffle sundae, first featured at the World’s Fair fifty years ago.
It’s hard to compete with the sundae goodness above, you don’t want to miss the maple glazed donuts (another #IntoxiKate fav).
{IntoxiKate Tip}
Father’s Day is quickly approaching, and Cellar 49 is the PERFECT place to take dad. Make those reservations soon!
{Cellar 49: 49 East Sunnyside Lane, Tarrytown, 914-591-3183, tarrytownhouseestate.com/tarrytown-new-york-tavern.php}
