Decided to give this pop-up a whirl before it vanishes. They have an $18 two-course menu that is an excellent value. I had the daily crudo (scallop) followed by skate wing, my SO the chicken liver followed by beef agnolotti. The truffle supplement on her pasta was more than the 2-course menu, but a worthwhile splurge. The crudo was decent, though not in the same league with scallop crudo at Saltie Girl. The skate wing was a treat, I don’t see it often enough. Classic brown-butter sauce, garnished with asparagus slivers and roasted potato. The chicken liver was served with crostini, creamy and funky. The pasta was outstanding, pefectly al dente and the braised beef a nice foil for the truffle. Interesting wines by the glass (a Barolo for my SO, a rosa sparkler for me). If you drive and park in the Prudential, do get your ticket validated - it will more than pay for the truffles.
Menu runs until March 31. I think that may also be the end of the pop-up.
I love skate, as long as someone else skins if for me before I cook it. I see it frequently enough at New Deal, and even in the bigger Chinese markets, but surprisingly not on local menus either.
Thanks - I’ll have to check it out. The last time I had skate at a restaurant locally was many moons ago at Rendezvous in Central Sq (RIP – I’ll never get over that closing).