I recently attended the launch party for The Hogtown Pub and Oysters located in the heart of Little Italy on College Street. Hogtown has taken over the space formerly occupied by The Auld Spot Pub and revamped the menu to create a more refined gastro pub experience. I invited my friend Maxime Bocken along for the ride. His first foodie event, I think he found it rather hilarious how food bloggers and photographers act like wolves as soon as the food comes out from the kitchen. Everyone wants that perfect shot of untouched culinary beauty.
I was the first to arrive, as always and took some great pictures of the interior. By the time I left the place was absolutely packed with the cities favorite food writers, chef’s and pub grub lovers.
I sampled (* notes my favorites):
Yealands Estate, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
Hogtown Bourbon Manhattan *
Amsterdam Oranje Weisse *
Ambroise Apricot Wheat Ale
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Oysters
lemon, horseradish
Hogtown Cobb Cold Roll
rice paper roll with smoked BBQ chicken and pork loin
Caesar Salad Soup Shot
arugula and romaine puree with garlic crouton
Chipotle Heart Taco
cast iron-seared beef heart with roasted red pepper and poblano salsa, garlic cream
Cherry and Brie Quesadilla *
dried cherries and brie, foie gras torchon and smoked salt
Pulled Pork Dumpling
caramelized onion, 5 year cheddar, BBQ dip
Chick Pea Falafal
cucumber and hot sauce
Chicken and Cheese *
fried and smoked chicken, blue mac and cheese with buffalo sauce
Potato and Asparagus Hash
ramp pesto aioli
Salmon on Chips
beet-cured salmon, crispy caper goat cheese, potato chip
Thai Scotch Egg *
sesame sauce gribiche
