Boulevard 18 will be hosting a rare Scotch tasting and food pairing dinner to celebrate "Robert Burns Day" on January 29. "Robert Burns Day" is an annual celebratory holiday to commemorate the life of the Scottish poet, and is customarily observed on his birthday, January 25. The menu for the evening is as follows:
Reception
Welcome Scotch Cocktail
Smoked Scottish Salmon
Canapé Crème Fraîche, Tobiko, Capers, Pumpernickel
First Course
Scotch Egg
Hard-Boiled Egg, Tolouse Sausage, Brioche Crumbs
Glendronach 15 yr, Highland
Second Course
Pancetta-Wrapped Monkfish
Shiitake Mushrooms, Brussels Sprouts, Fingerling Potatoes, Scotch- Sherry Buerre Blanc
Glen Rothes 2001 Vintage, Speyside
BenRiach 15 yr ‘Sauternes Cask Finish’, Speyside
Third Course
Roasted Venison
Haricot Vert, Parsnip Purée, Coffee-Chocolate Sauce
Springbank ‘Cask Strength’ 12 yr Campbelltown
Longrow 15 Yr ‘Burgundy Wood Finish’, Campbelltown
Dessert
Chocolate-Fig-Hazelnut Brownie
Chocolate Ice Cream, Whisky Hot Fudge
BenRiach ‘Solstice’ 17 yr (Peated w/ Port Cask Finish) Speyside
The dinner is $115 per person and reservations can be made by calling (203) 594-9900 or through Open Table