{"id":20773,"date":"2020-03-08T11:52:12","date_gmt":"2020-03-08T18:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/?p=20773"},"modified":"2020-03-13T12:33:51","modified_gmt":"2020-03-13T19:33:51","slug":"changes-on-tap-at-town-kitchen-bar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/changes-on-tap-at-town-kitchen-bar\/","title":{"rendered":"CHANGES ON TAP AT TOWN KITCHEN & BAR"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/a>\n

POPULAR SOMI SPOT TO GET AN UPDATE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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One of South Miami\u2019s most popular restaurants is slated for some enhancements in the coming months. Town Kitchen & Bar, now in its 14th year, will be introducing a few new menu items and also updating the d\u00e9cor, according to executive chef and managing partner Michael Altman. Located in the Plaza 57 building, the restaurant has been a, well, \u201ctown favorite\u201d since opening in 2006.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTown, because of what it is, has withstood the test of time and we don\u2019t want to change that,\u201d Altman says. \u201cWe just want to freshen things up a bit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So what, exactly, is Altman planning? \u201cWe\u2019ll still have the dishes we\u2019ve been known for but our guests will notice more vegan items as well as some new salads and fish dishes.\u201d A recent addition to the menu \u2013 a Filet Mignon sandwich with horseradish aioli, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, provolone cheese and baby arugula \u2013 has already proven to be a hit with diners. \u201cThey\u2019re flying out of the kitchen,\u201d says Altman, who is also adding a Bloody Mary Bar where guests can order over-the-top (literally) versions of the classic Sunday Brunch cocktail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHAT\u2019S OLD IS NEW AGAIN<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Altman is also bringing back some classic dishes Town regulars have been asking for. One such customer favorite from Town\u2019s early years is the Sizzling Steak for Two, a hefty, 24-ounce N.Y. Strip saut\u00e9ed with garlic butter and rosemary, then sliced and served on a skillet with a choice of sides. Pair that with a luscious, full-bodied Caymus 2017 Napa Valley Cab and it\u2019s a meal to remember.           <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of wine, Altman is very proud of Town\u2019s beverage program, which includes a vast wine list that\u2019s been recognized year after year by Wine Spectator. There\u2019s also a robust selection of beers and craft cocktails such as Town\u2019s signature \u201cEffin\u2019 Cucumber,\u201d a light and refreshing vodka-based drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond tweaking the menu, Altman says he\u2019ll also be adding outdoor booths, cushions, curtains, and tables, and giving everything a fresh coat of paint inside and out. He\u2019s already created an outdoor cigar lounge and one Friday a month he converts Town\u2019s \u201cSidebar\u201d \u2013 a private space off the main dining room \u2013 into a speakeasy where entry requires a secret password available to those who follow Town on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n