I started the evening with a classic Sazerac which warmed me right up on what was the first chilly evening in late October. Friends order some of their signature fall cocktails - sips of the Cranberry Cobbler and the Pumpkin Sangria are comforting and not overly sweet.
The bar bites menu offers a variety of flavorful dishes; my favorites are the cauliflower and white bean hummus with grilled sourdough bread and the bacon wrapped shrimp with soy ginger dipping sauce. Next comes the indulgent streak+cheese spring rolls and crispy crab fritters served with an Old Bay tartar sauce. From the appetizers menu a huge bowl of sauteed mussels grace us, they are outshined in this instance by the more exciting predecessors.
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There are desserts, too! A flourless milk chocolate torte with preserved cherries, spiced chocolate crumble and toasted marshmallow, a rather forgettable oreo semmifredo, a triple chocolate mousse martini, some southern style fried peach pies with salted caramel sauce and finally, a lovely banana crepe cake with peanut butter mousse, mango butterscotch and pb&j ice cream.
It is wonderful to see these guys up and running. Welcome back, Forum
looks like a successful reopening!
ReplyDeletethat dessert- wow! i love their presentation. such a testament to our amazing city to persevere and rebuild. I hope to visit Forum soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your nice comment on my post last week :)
So sad I missed this - cannot wait to go back to Forum and see the space. The food from this evening looks outstanding!
ReplyDeleteSad to have missed the event. I really want that pappardelle!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos! And now I am very sad I missed dessert!
ReplyDeleteThose desserts! Wow.
ReplyDeleteThose desserts look amazing! I must get to Forum soon and order that flourless milk chocolate torte!
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