Pomp & Circumstance
6-Course Macro-Mediterranean Dinner Series
James Ahearn was previously Executive Chef/Owner at the now-departed Verde Wine Bar & Ristorante on Long Island, which received a gushing review in NY Times. In June 2019, he and his wife, Melissa Morales, opened Pomp & Circumstance, a delightful, vest-pocket restaurant in Williamsburg, serving fare that Ahearn describes as “macro-Mediterranean.” By this, he means that the dishes are inspired by all areas of that part of the world, including family favorites that his Turkish-Armenian grandmother taught him how to make. The inventive menu is divided into sections including breads, accompaniments for breads, small plates, larger plates, and cheese. Foie gras liverwurst, bone marrow, and tomato conserva are among those bread pairings, while small plates include poached oysters, dry-aged lamb meatballs, and roasted cauliflower and larger plates lean toward dishes like broccoli rabe pesto fettuccine and rabbit leg. We'll be taking over Pomp and Circumstance for the evening, and Chef Ahearn will be on hand to answer your questions and walk you through the foods that he loves to cook.
About the Host:
James Ahearn
Executive Chef & Co-Owner
Chef Ahearn spent six years as Executive Chef and Partner at the celebrated Verde Wine Bar and Ristorante in Long Island, named one of the Island's best bistros in 2018 by Newsday. He opened Pomp and Circumstance with his wife and partner Melissa Morales in June 2019.
The Lineup
All savory courses will be served family-style. Dessert will be portioned individually.
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Mediterranean Dips Trio
with pickled squash hummus, herbed chicken gizzards, and bottarga onion dip
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Cured Hamachi
with picked summer fruit
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Zucchini
with aioli, feta, and za'atar
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Halibut
with leek broth, quinoa, salsa verde, and spinach
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Braised Wagyu Beef
with radicchio, cilantro, and potatoes
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Chocolate Cremeux
with crème fraîche and citrus conserva
Pomp & Circumstance
577 Lorimer St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $75 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event the chef will provide substitutions for critical food allergies/dietary restrictions but will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at support@tastingcollective.com after you purchase tickets to let us know.
- Does this restaurant serve alcoholic beverages?
- This restaurant is a BYO establishment, so please feel free to bring your own alcoholic beverages.
