DRINK MENU UPDATED August 25th Munch Dinner Pairing@ Apartm3nt TV DINNER THEMED

AND THIS MONTHS THEME IS

TV DINNERS!

5 courses (normally 3) at no extra cost!

I’m especially excited for this particular Munch.  The menu looks great.  Putting a culinary twist on simple foods like tater tots.  Really brilliant.  And I know Joey will mix up a great drink menu to pair perfectly with each course.

1st course

Amuse Bouche- Tater Tots (Panko crusted Mashed Potatoes and a packet of Ketchup) 3 per person

Kool aid Shots

A jungle juice mix of what’s in the liqueur cabinet

2nd course

Peas and Carrots- English Pea soup with garnish of carrot oil (for color)

Bacon Smoked Jack Daniels, Bruised to Perfection with a dash of Bitters

3rd course

Turkey Pot Pie- Roasted Turkey with Cheddar cheese crust (use base from Mac and Cheese, then add chx stock or base to it) -no more than 3oz

Riesling and Elderflower Spritzer

4th course

Salsbury steak and whipped Potatoes- Pan seared Filet Mignon with Sauce Espagnole and Whipped potaotes- 5oz filet

Classic Rum Swizzle

Rhum Clement Madeira <> Fresh Pressed Orange Juice <> Aromatic Bitters <> Powdered Sugar <> Fresh Lime <> Egg White

5th course

Cherry cobbler- Bourbon sauteed cherrys with browned butter on petite biscuit.

Dr. Joey’s Hot Panty Dropper

I read it to my 6 year old and she said it sounded delicious!  Maybe I will bring her with us to this Munch.

Hope to see you there.

To reserve your spot for this exclusive dining experience call Apartment3 at 955.9300 today or emailhello@apartmentthree.com. The cost is $45 per person plus tax and 20% auto-gratuity. This exclusive dinner is limited to just 30 seats so put in your reservation soon. 48 hour cancellation notice is required, and a 50% no show fee will apply.  Credit card information is required with each reservation.  This event will sell out so plan accordingly.

Details on Munch:

What:       Apartment3 Southern Italian Munch

When:      Thursday, Aug 25th , 2011

Where:     3rd Floor, Century Center, 1750 Kalakaua Ave.

Time:       6:30 PM

Ages:       21 and over

Parking:  Self Parking is $1 in any yellow marked guest stalls available in Century Center, $4 valet.  Parking is limited, so come early!

Open every Monday to Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 2 a.m.  Happy hour available nightly until 8:00 p.m. except Tuesday’s when it runs all night 6:00 p.m. til 2:00 a.m.  For reservations and corporate events, please contact Apartment3 directly at 808.955.9300  or hello@apartmentthree.com.

xoxo

Kristie

July Munch @ Apartm3nt: Southern Italian

Food Menu:

1st Course –

Warm Octopus & sweet onion salad with fresh basil & citrus vinaigrette.  The texture of the octopus was so delicate and soft and the salad was warm and light.  Paired with “Honey and Anise Essence Negroni.” Bombay Sapphire/Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth/averna amaro/honey and anise reduction/rocks.  The fresh anise seed was pretty, and color golden, and I loved the strength of the cocktail, but the anise flavor was a bit strong for my personal taste.  However, definitely a unique cocktail to open your taste buds.

2nd Course –

Local hand cut pasta with fresh crushed local tomato, garlic, shallots, sliced green beans, red peppers, fresh basil & parsley, grated manchago cheese.  Fresh pasta. Mmmmm! No special culinary talk to describe that.  Just plain Yummy.  Pairs perfectly with “Spiced Fresh Italian Basil Martini.”  Grey Goose/Fresh Lime/White Cane Sugar Reduction/ Fresh Italian Basil/ Serrano Chiles/Seltzer.  The aftertaste of the Chiles are perfect with this dish.  I love all cocktails that involve fresh peppers.  They pair perfectly with appetizers.

3rd Course –

Pan seared 1/2 chicken over roasted cherry tomatoes, asparagus, garlic, sour dough bread, deglazed white wine vinaigrette, tossed with frise. I was so amazed to taste this.  It was probably one of the most perfect bites of chicken I have ever eaten in my life.  The texture was perfectly soft, and flavor, seasoned and salted to perfection.  A healthy portion as well. I could only finish half of it.  The sourdough bread croutons also paired perfectly with the texture.  Paired with “the Sparkling Dogs.”  Tuaca/Grey Goose/Fresh Lemon/Presseco/Chambord.

4th Course –

Panna Cotta & lemon preserve with toasted almonds.   Perfect dessert! Buttermilk Lemoncello: Stoli/Buttermilk/Fresh Lemon/White Cane Sugar Reduction/Holiday Tincture/Cassia/Averna Sambuca.  My favorite cocktail of the evening!

xoxo

Kristie

Hope to see you @ Next Munch

Southern Italian MUNCH Dinner Pairing Thursday, July 28th @ Apartm3nt.

APARTMENT3 GOES ALL THE WAY TO ITALY FOR THE NEXT MUNCH, SOUTHERN ITALY TO BE EXACT. Thursday, July 28th at 6:30pm Apartment3 located in the Century Center Building, is a hosting our monthly MUNCH event on Thursday, July 28th starting at 6:30pm. Munch is every last Thursday of the month for 2011. This month Munch will feature a premiere four course dinner menu created exclusively by Apartment3. Each course will then be creatively paired with a mouth watering specialty cocktail by Better Brands Master Mixologist Joey Gottesman. This month’s featured theme is Southern Italian. Southern Italian fare is a perfect summertime dinner that always fits in well with our Hawaiian climate & sensibilities. Influenced by the flavors of the Mediterranean, Southern Italian cuisine is known for it’s incredibly fresh & light ingredients. Come educate your senses and your palate with this exquisite delectable pairing dinner. To reserve your spot for this exclusive dining experience call Apartment3 at 955.9300 today or emailhello@apartmentthree.com. The cost is $45 per person plus tax and 20% auto-gratuity. This exclusive dinner is limited to just 30 seats so put in your reservation soon. 48 hour cancellation notice is required, and a 50% no show fee will apply.  Credit card information is required with each reservation.  This event will sell out so plan accordingly. Details on Munch: What:       Apartment3 Southern Italian Munch When:      Thursday, July 28th , 2011 Where:     3rd Floor, Century Center, 1750 Kalakaua Ave. Time:       6:30 PM Ages:       21 and over Parking:  Self Parking is $1 in any yellow marked guest stalls available in Century Center, $4 valet.  Parking is limited, so come early! Food Menu: 1st Course – Warm Octopus & sweet onion salad with fresh basil & citrus vinaigrette. 2nd Course – Local hand cut pasta with fresh crushed local tomato, garlic, shallots, sliced green beans, red peppers, fresh basil & parsley, grated manchago cheese. 3rd Course – Pan seared 1/2 chicken over roasted cherry tomatoes, asparagus, garlic, sour dough bread, deglazed white wine vinaigrette, tossed with frise. 4th Course – Panna Cotta & lemon preserve with toasted almonds. Next month’s Munch will be the soon to be legendary TV Dinner Munch, Thursday, August 25th. Open every Monday to Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 2 a.m.  Happy hour available nightly until 8:00 p.m. except Tuesday’s when it runs all night 6:00 p.m. til 2:00 a.m.  For reservations and corporate events, please contact Apartment3 directly at 808.955.9300  or hello@apartmentthree.com. SEE YOU THERE!

Munch @ Apartm3nt

Some friends and myself had dinner at Aparm3nt last Thursday for the once a month tasting menu, “Munch.”  It was so oishi, I can’t wait to see the menu for the next “Munch!”

Oxtail mandoo, with leeks and long rice, accompanied by house made Kimchee.

Fresh mandoo is one of my favorites, and filled with a tender oxtail, it was different and original.

Spiced!

TY KU Soju <> Kim Chee <> Sriracha <> Clamato <> Fresh Ginger <> Martini

“Spiced!” reminded me of a soju bloody mary.  The fresh ginger is charred and then strained through the drink, giving it a light ginger flavor.  He brought around extra Ty Ku for the drinkers that wanted a little more kick with their drinks. ;D

2nd – Japan, Shochu

Steamed Seabass with enringi mushrooms, red bell peppers over brussell sprouts sauteed in a sweet sake soy sauce and rice.

The Seabass was a very large portion.  Tender and flavored delicately.  I have never liked mushrooms up until recentl, and am now discovering all the different flavors.  The enringi mushrooms definitely have a delicately complimenting flavor as well.  As for the brussell sprouts, they are usually bitter, and these have a slight sweetness to them. Delicious!

Tiger’s Claw

Komasa Migaki Shochu <> Yuzu <> Palm Sugar <> Hibiscus <> Tiger’s Claw Tincture

In the picture you miss the light pink color, almost like pink lemonade.  The sugar rimmed glass and sweet cocktail was perfect prior to the sea bass.   I started stealing my friend, Jim’s drink, because it was so good!

Intermesso: Shitake miso soup & house made pickles

I wanted to maintain tradition. this is usually a dish served at the end of a Japanese meal but it is almost universal in asian cuisine.

A traditional “Intermesso.”  Pickles and miso soup.  A light miso, not too salty, not too hearty, but a perfect dish after the main dish.

3rd – China, Shaoju

Lai Yut – “Beautiful Moon” tarts. These will be both sweet and savory, one style contaning lychee and the other containing nuts

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They only brought out one, with lychee, garnished with lime.  It was a light, sweet desert for the palate after the other 2 dishes.

Orient Express

Han Soju <> Espresso <> Vanilla <> Roasted Chili Peppers

The final drink was a sweet coffee with a vanilla and slight chili pepper flavor.  It was my favorite desert drink that I have ever had!  I especially loved the light chili pepper after taste.  However I think that the two paired together was a poor choice.  The sweetness of the tart killed the sweetness in the drink making it bitter.  But it is definitely a drink I’d enjoy over and over gain.

I think it’s important that they emphasize that the event starts at 6:30 pm prompt.  I know it’s always hard to get a group of people together at a certain time.  I was confused that there was presentation.  I was under the impression that it was just dinner, so I was half an hour a late, and so was every body else.  It was entertaining for the chef and mixologist to come out and explain their dishes and drinks.

Way worth the $45!  It’s like $8 a dish, and $7 a drink.

* * * * 4 Stars * * * *

Next month’s drink theme: Whiskey

Hope to see you there next month.

xoxo

Kristie Manning

Pictures from dosomethingtonight.com