Lolita Wolf's Predictions & Predilections

On Saturday night I went to Jack Restaurant, which is an “occasional” restaurant that sets up about one night per month at the Brooklyn Lyceum.  The chefs are Danielle Sucher and Dave Turner. She’s a lawyer and he’s a programmer and they do this on the side.  Every meal is different depending on what’s available and what they are in the mood to cook.

This month they hosted a special dinner that was inspired by Palimpsest by Cathrynne M. Valente.  She read a passage before every course and each course related to the food image in the passage.

Heartburgers with Tangerine Relish and Sage Pesto

Bulghur, Blood Orange, and Radish Salad

Tamales of Cocoa-Rubbed Ribs with Tobacco Blackberry Sauce

Plum Wine Brandied Quail, Fig Stuffing, Chard with Pickled Plums

Filet Mignon, Elephant Garlic, Honey Amber Wine, Roasted Marrow Bone

Hot Vanilla with Sassafras and Rum

Cocoa Nib Creme Caramel, Tempura Pears, Bay Foam, Mocha Sauce

Bamboo Gelee with Clementines and Cream

A Lump of “Opium” with Persimmon Tea Poured Over It

Cardamom Bay Leaf Fortune Cookies

My fortune: PigFucking slime-eater
This made me laugh; especially after getting the tattoo the night before.

Tea with Bondage Tea Bag

The food was delicious and I would love to go again with a group of friends.