The SOCHI Olympics are coming, and I'm psyched. Are you? Part of the reason is that I've been surrounded by this event day in and day out in my full time gig at Getty Images, getting people amped up about these sports even before the competition starts.
I love to see that Astoria is getting into the spirit, and who better to kick things off than our very own resident Russian ambassadors, Natasha and Sasha Pogrebinsky at Bear. I love that they're hosting a special SOCHI viewing party on Friday night. Featuring a savory, comforting Russian style dinner, you'll find yourself eating authentic specialties such as Hunter's Stew with Parsnips, Cabbage Rolls with Sour Cream, Siberian Dumplings and other rich foods.
Reservations are strongly suggested so give them call, and spend the evening cheering on your favorite sportspeople. Let's go Team USA!
Bear - 12-14 31st Avenue, Long Island City NY 11106
917.396.4939
N/Q Train to Broadway
www.bearnyc.com
This post is participating in the Astoria Blog Carnival, hosted by We Heart Astoria.
With Thanksgiving this week, lots of restaurants in the nabe are running some fun specials, while others are closing early. Luckily for us, the newly opened Bear Restaurant will be open all night and featuring a sweet prix-fixe feast to boot. Besides the menu sounding absolutely scrumptious, I also want to spread the news of a great deal if you mention my site. Here goes...if you reserve your spot and mention "Fooditka," you'll get a complimentary glass of wine.
Now feast your eyes on this menu:
Thanksgiving Dinner at Bear
Thursday November 24, 2011
From 3 p.m. -10 p.m. $55/person
Amouse Bouche - Stewed Mushroom Casserole
Choice of Appetizer
Roasted Beet Salad - Roasted beets, fresh carrot ribbons, sweet pickled onions, goat cheese, and parsley oil dressing
Butternut Squash Soup
Mixed Green Salad Fresh salad with radish, apple, walnuts and a cider dressing
Herring and Potato Three Shot Vodka Special Ice chilled vodka paired with house-pickled vegetables and cured meats
Choice of Entree
Turkey Dinner with Stuffing -Includes whipped mashed potato, homemade cranberry sauce and cornbread muffin
Diver Sea Scallops - Large sea scallops, pan-seared and served with shiitake-tomato-barley risotto
Balked Salmon - Served with couscous and Enoki mushrooms, drizzled with parsley oil
Sweet Potato Gnocchi - In a brown butter sauce with fresh sage and shaved Romano cheese. The Grizzly Our bear of a burger with a large helping of Bear Fries
For the Table
Bear Salad - Signature potato salad
Glazed Green Beans with ginger, cider and marinated garlic
Choice of Desserts
Sweet Potato Pie with ginger-lime- whipped cream
Poached Pears - dipped in chocolate and hazelnuts
Cheese Plate - A selection of fine artisanal cheeses plated with fresh berries and fruit, nuts, and local honey
Bear - 12-14 31st Avenue, Long Island City NY 11106
917.396.4939
N/Q Train to Broadway
www.bearnyc.com
