Excellent Tapas at Anchorage Cafe!

Brian and I went last Friday night. They were having a private party downstairs ( MozzaPi owner’s rehearsal dinner?), so we sat at a table on their patio overlooking the perennials. Short wine list- but their recommended Malbec ( $30) was so good for the price-point that we stopped at Liquor Barn on the way home and bought several bottles. Our server was sweet and very helpful; service was very good ( we were impressed for a place so recently opened.) And then there was the food!.... Our food was excellent , and with the small plates format we were able to try 5 different dishes. Menu rotates every two weeks; this week's is below. Everything had great flavors and interesting combinations of ingredients. Our favorites were the Duck Confit & Sweet Potato Hash ( great seasonal flavors with incredibly tender duck), the Paddlefish Caviar ( this was a small but incredible combination- highly recommend) and the Romano Beans ( started off a little strange on our palates, but turned addictive- we fought over the last bean). We left very happy and satisfied for less than $70 including our bottle of wine. No kids menu currently, but we were told they’d be happy to accommodate us with something kid-friendly if requested. We loved this place and what Ryan and Andrew are doing there- this is a new favorite!

Deb


Kentucky Rose & Apple Crostini 4
Kenny’s Farmhouse Kentucky Rose, Garey Farms Apple, Pecan-Bacon Crumble, Sorghum VInaigrette

Duck Confit & Sweet Potato Hash 7
Maple Leaf Farms Duck, Sweet Potato, Poached Dk Duck Hatchery Duck Egg, Confit Onions, Old Forester Hot Sauce

Paddlefish Caviar 7
Kentucky Paddlefish Caviar, Garey Farms Melon, Sapori D’Italia Agri, Almond, Grateful Greens Arugula

Romanos 6
Romano Beans, Mexican Chorizo, Lemon

Cuban Panino 6
Roasted Garey Farms Pork Shoulder, Harpers Country Ham, House Pickles, Kenny’s White Cheddar, Bourbon Barrel Smoked Mustard

Ricotta Gnudi & Rabbit 8
Duncan Farms Rabbit Confit, Ricotta Gnudi, Lemon, Pistachio, Beurre Noisette

Pear Salad 8
Garey Farms Pear, Grateful Greens Mizuna, Kenny’s Farmhouse Barren County Bleu, Smoked Molasses Vinaigrette

Oysters
Raw Oysters, Pickled Watermelon Rind Mignonette

Charcuterie & Accoutrement 9
Marksbury Farms Mortadella, Fathers Proscuitto County Ham, Duncan Farms Rabbit Liver Pate

Cheese & Crackers
10
Kenny’s Farmhouse Barren County Bleu, Sapori D’Italia Black Pepper Goat , and Sapori D’Italia Walnut Cow
Executive Chef – Andrew Myers
Chef De Cuisine – Ryan Rogers
SMALL PLATES THU-SAT 6:00-10:00PM
ANCHORAGE CAFE

Very nice write-up. I look forward to trying this place.

It should be on everyone's must try list.

Corey-

Thanks! Definitely go try it out. For your planning- Their evening tapas menu is only Thursday- Saturday nights ( 6:00-10:00). Let us know what you think!

Deb

Went back to Anchorage Cafe with Aiden ( 7 yr old) on Friday night , and was blown-away again by the food and the friendly, accomodating team. I had the Kentucky Rose and Apple Crostini which was a fantastic combination; I also had to have the Duck Confit and Sweet Potato Hash again. The latter was even better this second time ( which is really rare in my book). Aiden asked for Pizza (a little to my chagrin) and even though it's not on the menu, Chef Ryan offered to make him one! The resulting scratch pizza was great, with a wonderful dipping sauce that Ryan & Andy had just whipped up. Aiden loved it- and loved the attention.

Service was very friendly and attentive; we had visits to the table by both Ryan and Andy which was very nice. I echo what Garret said: GO!

Deb