Fish and Rose: A taste of the Vineyard in NYC

Longing for a taste of home, I was so pleased to hear that a new pop-up restaurant was making its debut in the city. The folks from the Martha's Vineyard-based, family-owned Beetlebung Farm have brought their farm-fresh veggies, meats, oysters, and more to thrill and delight us until Dec 30th. The pop-up is being held in the old Bowery St. subway station -- a remodeled space that is both charming and inviting.

Opening night at the Fish and Rose was quite a treat, even more so since we were there for a late night seating, which avoided the crowds and created a more intimate experience. Beetlebung Farm is known for hosting private parties in which guests get to mingle with the chef as well as his celebrity friends. And this night was no exception, but the real treat was the food. On the menu was an asian pear and feta salad, a succulent pan-seared pork chop with roasted beets and carrots, a side of roasted cauliflower and steamed kale, and honey pie for dessert. The highlight for me was the pan-seared pork chop, which was permeated with a hint of sweetness so divine that I had to restrain myself from the urge to chew on the bone right then and there in an effort to get at every last tasty morsel. This is what farm-fresh food is all about. I only hope I can visit them again before these transient culinary masters disappear into the fog, heading back to this magical place called The Vineyard.