Friday, February 1, 12:00 noon
Members $75, General Public $90

Before opening his hip East Village restaurant, Casa Mono alum Ryan Lowder lived in Barcelona, where he cooked at the Michelin-starred El Racó d'en Freixa. At Mercat—which means “market” in Catalan—diners enjoy a menu built on the chef's deep respect for regional Spanish ingredients.

Hors d’Oeuvre

Xoric amb Gambas
Chorizo and Shrimp

Tonyina en Escabetx
Tuna Tartare in Escabèche

Boquerones amb Alioli
Anchovies with Hazelnut Alioli 

Sobrasada
Soft Spanish Sausage
Naveran Cava 2003

Luncheon

Amanida de Mercat
Figs, Endive, Serrano Ham, and Aged Sherry Vinegar
Torres Viña Esmerelda 2006

Cigrons amb Botifarra Negra
Chickpeas with Morcilla, Dried Apricots, Pine Nuts, and Mint
Bodegas y Viñedos Ponce Clos Lojen 2006

Fideus Negres amb Alioli y Fulles de Pessols
Sepia and Short Noodles in Sepia Ink Served with Sautéed Pea Shoots with Golden Raisins and Toasted Pine Nuts
Castell del Remei Gotim Bru 2004

Cheese and Condiments
Viña Godeval 2006