Justin and I finally tried The Black Swan in Asbury Park tonight and it was everything we hoped for. Wonderful atmosphere and English pub decor, great cocktails, and awesome food.
To drink, I had a couple of expertly crafted Manhattans with Angel’s Envy Bourbon and Justin had a unique martini with Botanist Gin and truffle brine, which included truffle shavings at the bottom of the glass.
We ordered a sampling of appetizers: the warm olives and nuts, a perfectly cooked and runny Scotch Egg, and truly delectable bacon-cheddar tots.
For meals, he had a Chicken Cordon Bleu sandwich (he thought it was just okay) while I had Chicken Tikka Masala which was on par with what I’ve had at actual Indian restaurants.
Overall, no complaints. We arrived early to our reservation and were seated, and spent nearly three hours there. Time just flew by. As a belated Valentine’s Day dinner, this was truly excellent. Our server Daniel was attentive but also let us just hang out. A+ service. Will definitely be back!
