HotBytes folks invited to sneak peek at Manny & Merle

[Robin Garr]

From Tony Palombino, an invitation to a sneak peek at Manny & Merle!

"We are having a "Sneak Peek" event at Manny & Merle tonight and tomorrow for Hotbytes members. We are not officially opened , we just need a few dress rehearsals to get us ready. Starts at 5pm-?. Free samples of our ModMex menu will be offered also Live Music on Wednesday. We are located at 122 West Main Street. Hope to see all of you there."

BOCADITOS

SOUP OF THE DAY 4

At the whim of the kitchen

HOUSE MADE

CHIPS & SALSA 3.5

Salsa Fresca, Pineapple Mojo,

House Made Chips

CHIPS & QUESO 5

Add Chorizo or Black Beans 1

HOUSE MADE

CHIPS & GUACAMOLE

Traditional 4.5

Roasted Corn & Poblano 5

Grilled Pineapple 5.5

Trio of Guacamole 13

BLACK BEANS 3

ENSALADAS

MANNY 8

Mixed Greens, Iceberg, Crispy Smoked Pork Belly, Red Onion, Cojita Cheese, Avocado, Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette

MERLE 8

Mixed Greens, Red Peppers, Jicama, Carrots, Tomatoes, Toasted Pepitas, Cilantro-Honey Vinaigrette

TORTAS

MILANESA 8

Chicken Cutlet, Black Beans, Roasted Tomatillo Salsa, Chipotle Honey Slaw, Pickled Red Onions

CHORIZO & ROCK SHRIMP 9

House Made Chorizo, Rock Shrimp, Shaved Cabbage, Cojita Cheese, Cilantro, Mexican Crema

TACOS

MACHACA 4

Braised Beef Brisket, Caramelized Onions & Peppers, Cilantro, Queso Fresco

AL PASTOR 3

Chile Rubbed Roasted Pork, Grilled Pineapple Salsa, Cilantro

POLLO ROJO 3

Shredded Chicken, Shaved Iceberg, Tomatoes, Queso Fresco, Cilantro-Citrus Crema

PICANHA 4

Marinated Top Sirloin, Cabbage Slaw, Chimichurri Sauce

CARNITAS 3

Slow Cooked Pork Shoulder, Roasted Tomatillo Salsa, Minced White Onion, Cilantro, Orange Wedge

CRISPY FISH 4

PBR Beer-Batter, Shaved Cabbage, Salsa Fresca, Baja Crema

WILD MUSHROOM 3

Roasted Wild Mushrooms, Corn Salsa, Cojita Cheese, Pickled Red Onion

We already have dinner plans, but we will try to see if we can come by.
Congrats, Tony!

Deb

Suzi and I slipped down tonight and partook of the fine vittles.

We had
HOUSE MADE
CHIPS & GUACAMOLE
Traditional 4.5

Suzi stopped me from licking out the bowl. It's good. The chips were nice home fixed. Mildly seasoned so they didn't overwhelm. Coriander & some thing else. Some of the best in town.


TACOS
CARNITAS 3
Slow Cooked Pork Shoulder, Roasted Tomatillo Salsa, Minced White Onion, Cilantro, Orange Wedge

CRISPY FISH 4
PBR Beer-Batter, Shaved Cabbage, Salsa Fresca, Baja Crema

WILD MUSHROOM 3
Roasted Wild Mushrooms, Corn Salsa, Cojita Cheese, Pickled Red Onion

Suzi had the Wild Mushroom and really liked it. She said the Pickled Red Onion was not over powering. I got a couple kernels of the Corn Salsa and it was tasty.

I had the Fish and Carnitas Tacos. YUM! The fish was really nice and the Salsa Fresca has some CILANTRO in it but not enough to ruin the dish. I asked to have the Cilantro left off/out of the Carnitas Taco and they did. It was excellent.

HIGHLIGHT of the night. The Iced Tea. Well done Tony! I don't know who's it is or how it's made, but really good.

We did not imbibe tonight but there is an extensive drink menu. Woodford Reserve X 3. Some nice Italian wines.

lowlight of the night - NO FALLS CITY ON TAP. I know, I know pizza places have it, but really PBR on tap and NOT Falls City. However the other local draft beers - WELL DONE YOUNG MAN!.

We will be going back, probably for lunches on Fridays.

As with other great places along this strip of Main Street, parking is an issue that needs worked out.

The food was really good Tony. Your staff was up to the task. The GM and Asst GM seemed well versed and I would expect your place will do well.

Down the road maybe some mid-week evening we might do an offline there.

Made a delivery there yesterday, they've done a really nice job renovating what was a pretty crummy bar. Definitely excited to try it out once it opens.