Stonington Lobster Pie at Acadia
by Rock ‘n Roll Ghost
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Acadia Executive Chef / Owner Ryan McCaskey
BEETS!
Acadia, opened in Chicago’s south loop (1639 S Wabash Ave. specifically) has been open just shy of a month now and the word thus far has been positive. Headed by Executive Chef / Owner Ryan McCaskey (Rushmore, Courtright’s), the kitchen is busting out plates of carefully composed goodness to a warm reception thus far.
McCaskey, who grew up in Maine, is using his coastal memories to influence his menu. There’s a lobster roll on the bar menu, scallop and shrimp dishes featuring succulent delights flown in from Deer Isle, black cod as well as Stonington lobster pie (pictured at the top). Elsewhere on the menu finds charcuterie, the ubiquitous pork belly and foie gras, venison and more – including a brand new bar menu (food and drinks, minus the wine list, which is quite extensive, is below).
On top of this, the beverage department is firing on all cylinders with Michael Simon behind the bar. Simon, who worked at Graham Elliot as beverage director and did a short stint at the now defunct The Black Sheep (let’s just forget about that one, eh?), is doing some really cool sounding stuff with liquor and flavors (something about tomatillo agave – say what?).
I’m stopping by Acadia on Thursday evening with friends and will make a point to get there a little early to sit at the bar and chat Simon up. Looking forward to trying McCaskey’s food as well. Make a point to stop by soon.
Acadia
Dinner Menu
First
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beets – frisee, arugula, ocumare, chevre, orange, fennel
9
sunchoke veloute – hazelnut, grape, celery leaf, chai granola, lemon confit, pancetta, wild rice
8
charcuterie – wild boar terrine- mosto cotto, duck ham- kumquat shallot confiture, chicken liver mousse- whole grain, cornichon
15
“risotto” – yukon potato, leek, winter truffle, green apple veil, fines herbes
10
foie gras – malt, curry apple butter, lemon, toddy, mache
14
pork belly – kraut, caraway pudding, pear mostarda, candied mustard seeds
8
deer isle scallop – butternut squash, coconut, smoked banana, red quinoa
12
SECOND
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wagyu tri-tip – smoked soubise, rutabaga, mushroom conserva, chimichurri, pommes maxim, pommes puree
26
deer isle shrimp – cauliflower, cuttlefish noodles, chorizo, marcona almond
24
chicken presse – gypsy bacon, truffle bread pudding, chestnut, parsnip, celery, porcini
25
black cod – chowder broth, northern beans, cabbage, leeks, bacon, fried clam, parsley salad
28
venison loin – quinoa, sprout leaves, turnips, trumpet mushroom, butternut squash, sour cherry, maple gastrique, ginger bread
27
stonington lobster pie – pearl onions, carrot, sour cream pastry, tarragon pommes dauphine
32
“winter vegetables” – lentils
22
Foie Gras at Acadia
bar
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kennebec potato chips- salt/ vinegar
5
Deer Isle lobster roll, buttered bun, paprika, chives, salt and vinegar chips
14
bagaduce river oysters- mignonette, lemon, sriracha
3 for $9 or 12 for $30
Acadia burger- chistou cheese, onion bacon jam, dijonaise, butter pickles
12
allagash steamed blue hill mussels, shallots, aromatics, grilled foccacia, saffron aioli
11
charcuterie- wild boar terrine- cornichon, whole grain mustard, duck ham- kumquat shallot confiture, chicken liver mousse- mosto cotto
15
artisanal cheeses
selection of 4 for $16
Acadia Head Bartender Michael Simon
S E A S O N A L C O C K T A I L S
all drinks- 12
SHERRY COBBLER fino sherry | savory blackberry & shallot syrup | orgeat froth
NEW ENGLAND MILK PUNCH berkshire ragged mountain rum | mckenzie bourbon |
pined maple essence | cardamom, vanilla & black pepper infused rice milk
BRANDY COKE SMASH (inspired by The Filmograph) jean-luc pasquet couer de grande champagne cognac | homemade kola tonic | lemon juice | branca menta
MEZCAL OLD FASHIONED sombra | allspice liqueur | tomatillo agave | mole bitters | dill coconut ice cube
THE AMNESIAC (inspired by The Brain Duster) the bitter truth exr | yellow chartreuse | carpano antica | homemade osmanthus soda | absinthe ice cubes
SATAN’S WHISKERS hayman’s old tom gin | dolin dry | punt e mes |
acadia “marnier” | orange bitters
JUNIPER SAZERAC high west double rye | juniper demerera | creole bitters |
st. george absinthe
THE AVIATOR (aviation fizz) farmer’s gin | the bitter truth violet |
homemade lemon soda | maraschino
ACADIA | Beer
Point Special, Lager, Stevens Point, WI 3
Metropolitan “Krankshaft” Kolsch, Chicago 6
Brasserie Dupont “Foret” Belgian Saison Ale 10
Allagash, Tripel Ale, Portland, Maine 8
Two Brothers “Northwind” Imperial Stout , IL 6
Stone “Ruination” Double IPA, California 8
Allagash “Curieux” barrel aged triple ale (750 ml) 23
Official Acadia Website
Ryan McCaskey on Twitter
Michael Simon on Twitter
