POKER NIGHT
A one-night kitchen
Hwatu are Korean flower cards, played close and late into the night. Tonight's table borrows their spirit: a spread built to be grazed slowly, between hands, as guests arrive on their own time.
Korean cooking calls this jeongseong: the care folded in ahead of time so that, when the room fills, the host can simply sit down.
Pull up a chair: the kitchen is closed, the evening is open for poker and more.
The Table
Mains & Snacks
- 김치찌개 Kimchi Jjigae Lamb & Kimchi Stew Sour, deep, and bold. Kept warm all night. Ground lamb · Aged kimchi · Gochujang · Tofu · Garlic
- 감자조림 Gamja Jorim Soy-Braised Potatoes & Carrots Glazed dark, glossy and sweet. Baby potato · Carrot · Soy · Garlic · Sesame
- 채소구이 Chaeso-gui Sesame-Roasted Vegetables Roasted with flavor. Green bean · Bell pepper · Mushroom · Sesame · Garlic
- 두부구이 Dubu-gui Crisp Sesame Tofu Baked, not fried. Chewy at the edge, soft within. Tofu · Soy · Gochugaru · Garlic · Sesame
- 콘치즈 Kon-chijeu Corn & Melted Mozzarella Served hot, always. Sweet corn · Mozzarella · Scallion
To Graze
Scallion pancakes · Vegetable spring rolls · Honey-roasted peanuts · Tempeh chips · Roasted seasoned shiitake · Seaweed snacks · Kimchi
Poured
Drinks
Without spirits
- Iced Green Tea · 녹차
- Grapefruit Soda
- Blood Orange Soda
- Hot Teas list available upon request
With spirits
- Coronita a small, cold classic, with lime wedge
- Espolòn Mule tequila, ginger, lime
- 설화 · Seolhwa “snow flower” — elderflower, vodka, sparkling
To Close
Desserts
- 모찌 Mochi Ice Cream Confections Served frozen, by the piece, whenever the evening calls for it.
- Chantilly Cream Cake Pastries