I have not made any mention of a Restaurant Speakeasy in a while.
While writing Take the Orient Express to Flushing for Authentic Asian Cuisine, I StumbledUpon a new example of this underground take on the traditional eatery.
Going by the name of Supper with Strangers, they are all about the seasons.
Why? Because as they put it "nothing thrills us more than the arrival of spring ramps, summer
strawberries, autumn apples, and winter squash, every Supper will
feature seasonal local ingredients, with an "ingredient of honor" that
will be featured in every dish. We won’t reveal our menu until you
arrive, but we will tell you what the featured ingredient will be. If
you’re a vegetarian or have food allergies, we’ll accommodate your
dietary restrictions with at least a week’s advance notice. If you’re
just a picky eater, well, we suggest you come to the table with an
empty stomach and an open mind".
The next Supper with Strangers will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2008. The featured ingredient will be Apples (not Oranges). Cocktails served at 6pm, followed by Supper at 6:30pm…
You will only be able to get a taste of these Pommes if you are in the New York area as far as I can tell unless they offer a ‘virtual meal’.
Related: Speakeasy in Paris…The Hidden Kitchen…Find your way there!