Pomp & Circumstance
5-Course Macro-Mediterranean Dinner Event
James Ahearn was previously Executive Chef/Owner at the now-departed Verde Wine Bar & Ristorante on Long Island, which received a gushing review in NY Times. In June 2019, he and his wife, Melissa Morales, opened Pomp & Circumstance, a delightful, vest-pocket restaurant in Williamsburg, serving fare that Ahearn describes as “macro-Mediterranean.” By this, he means that the dishes are inspired by all areas of that part of the world, including family favorites that his Turkish-Armenian grandmother taught him how to make. The inventive menu is divided into sections including breads, accompaniments for breads, small plates, larger plates, and cheese. Foie gras liverwurst, bone marrow, and tomato conserva are among those bread pairings, while small plates include poached oysters, dry-aged lamb meatballs, and roasted cauliflower and larger plates lean toward dishes like broccoli rabe pesto fettuccine and rabbit leg. We'll be taking over Pomp and Circumstance for the evening, and Chef Ahearn will be on hand to answer your questions and walk you through the foods that he loves to cook.
About the Host:
James Ahearn
Executive Chef & Co-Owner
Chef Ahearn spent six years as Executive Chef and Partner at the celebrated Verde Wine Bar and Ristorante in Long Island, named one of the Island's best bistros in 2018 by Newsday. He opened Pomp and Circumstance with his wife and partner Melissa Morales in June 2019.
The Lineup
Each course will be individually plated.
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Duo of Dips
hummus, bottarga and onion, fresh baked pita
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Charred Endive
with apple, aioli, feta, and za'atar
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Lamb Meatballs
with tomato, yogurt, frisee, and pomegranate
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Garganelli
with calabrian chili, mushrooms, radicchio, and oregano
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Chocolate Torte
with salted sesame caramel
Pomp & Circumstance
577 Lorimer St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $75 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What qualifies as valid proof of vaccination?
- To verify that you are fully vaccinated, and gain entry to the event, you must present to our event lead any one of the following forms of proof: your original physical vaccination card, a clearly legible photo of your original vaccination card, the CLEAR Health Pass App, the Excelsior Pass, or the NYC COVID Safe App. Please note, you will be only be considered “fully vaccinated” if it has been at least 14 days since you've received either (a) a second shot of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, or (b) a single shot of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. More questions about this? Contact us at support@tastingcollective.com
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event, we will be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions and food allergies except allium or dairy allergies. Please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at support@tastingcollective.com after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are.
