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 Monday Dinner Party
16th August 2010
$40 - Prix Fixe Dinner
Reservations: 212-505-5011
 
Guest Chef - Mark Barrett
 
Greetings!
We just wanted to share with you the details of our next Monday Dinner Party at Alias,
 
This Monday  August 16th,  we're delighted to welcome back Chef and friend Mark Barrett.
 
Mark is no stranger to our kitchen, having spent a year at Alias before moving on to Henry's Restaurant on the Upper West Side. 
 
As a sous-chef at Mario Batali's Babbo restaurant and during his 2 years cooking in Northern Italy, Mark developed a passion for fresh, local, seasonal ingredients.  Back in New York he became a regular at the Farmers' markets.  It is there that he went to find inspiration for this menu.
 
His proposed menu and his letter to friends and fans follows below.
 
As usual, we'll open at 7pm so that you can kick off with a cocktail (we'll be featuring Mark's own market-inspired creation for $8 - tasty!).  Dinner will be served at 7:30pm.
 
There's only one sitting and space is limited so be sure to make a reservation by calling (212) 505 5011.
  
We have an exciting line up of chefs going into the fall and you can now keep up to date with our Monday Night Dinner parties on our website.
 
As always please feel free to forward this email to any friends who you think might be interested in these events and encourage them to join our mailing list.  
 
Look forward to seeing you soon.
 
 
The Alias Crew
 
PS: Please note there is NO ZIPCARD DISCOUNT on this event.  

MARK'S LETTER

 
Hello Friends and Eaters,
 
You know I'll jump at any opportunity to cook with fresh, local ingredients and find any excuse to rummage around the farmers' markets. 
 
So, when my friends downtown at Alias restaurant threw down the gauntlet, I was easily persuaded to do a one-off come back and chef one of their Monday Night Dinner Party series.
 
The challenge for Monday August 16th is to produce a market inspired menu with a Mark Barrett twist in a dinner party (one seating) environment - all for $40! - as if I'm not busy enough at Henry's!
 
Take a look at my proposed menu below - packed with summer goodies and dishes that reflect my passion for cooking.
 
I'm really excited to be working with my friends at Alias again and would be delighted if you could come and join us for this evening of drinks and tasty treats.
 
These Monday Night Dinner Parties have quite a following already so be sure to make your reservations early on 212 505 5011 to avoid disappointment.
 
Look forward to seeing you!
 
 
With Tastiness
 
Mark
Chef Mark Barrett
AUGUST 16TH 2010
MONDAY NIGHT DINNER PARTY @ ALIAS
$40 PRIX FIXE
GUEST CHEF - MARK BARRETT
 
Amuse
Grilled Peach, Prosciutto, Vin Cotto
 
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Starter 
Cavatelli -  Grilled and Raw Squashes, Arugula, Pine Nuts, Tomato, Garlic, Parmesan
 
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Main 
Slow Roasted Long Island Duck Breast - Smoked Spelt Berries, Sweet Corn, Sun-gold Tomato, Market Beans, Sour Plums
 
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Pre-Dessert 
Chilled Honey-Dew, Cucumber Soup with Spearmint Yogurt
 
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Dessert
Blue and Blackberry Shortcake
 
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COCKTAIL SPECIAL - $8
 
 
LOCATION:      ALIAS RESTAURANT, 76 CLINTON STREET (Corner Rivington), NYC
TIME:              7PM FOR 7.30PM
DATE:              MONDAY 16th August 2010
RESERVE:        (212) 505 5011
 
CAN'T MAKE THIS ONE? 
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Please note that menu may be subject to last minute changes depending on farmers' market availability. See you on Monday and have a great weekend!!