June officially
signals the arrival of the dog days of summer. Kids are out of school, pools
are open and the weather ‘round here starts to get HOT. This month, we
celebrate the heat with offerings that are a bit on the spicy side, taking
advantage of fresh ingredients - like fresh corn, chiles and cukes - that are
in abundance this time of year. Also check out our month-long Super-Hero
collab. We hope you enjoy…nerds.
Dog of the Week
As part of our ongoing
campaign to collaborate with other local businesses in the creation of our Dog
of the Week specials, the month of June will be dedicated to superheroes.
Working with Shelton Drum (owner) and Rico Renzi (Creative
Director) of ‘Heroes Aren't Hard to Find’, we've created some unbelievable
dogs, beginning with The Rocketeer. Pay attention to our social media blasts
every Monday to see each week's super addition. (Hint for next week: You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry…)
Sausage: House Made Linguiça
For June we’ll be
featuring our version of the classic Portuguese Linguiça. We’ve had this little treat on our menu
before in the form of sliders, but this time we’re giving it the royal
treatment. Like the classic
version, JJ’s Linguiça will be flavored heavily with paprika, garlic, and red
wine vinegar, but we change it up a bit by using an ample amount of cinnamon,
nutmeg, and ground cloves (for a bit of a sweet spice note), as well as
favoring fresh cilantro over ground coriander. Traditionally smoked, ours will be a fresh version, letting
the grill impart its summer-centric nuance. Once amply charred, we’ll top this with our own house-made
quick pickles, Weber’s mustard, and diced red onion—a great combination to add
some sweetness, piquancy, and crunch.
Side: Smoked Jalapeño Creamed Corn
Summer corn is a great example of why we should eat what is in season. It’s never sweeter than during the warm weather months, so it seemed like a no-brainer to feature it on our menu for the month of June. We’ve opted to make a creamed corn, but with our own twist, as is our usual practice. We incorporate house-smoked bacon and house-smoked jalapeños to create a great base flavor with just the right amount of heat to balance the sweetness of the corn. Try this while it’s around—it won’t last long!
Beer: NoDa Jam Session Pale Ale
Are you ready for an American Pale Ale that does not sacrifice
great malt and hop flavor for exceptional drinkability? If so, get ready for a
Jam Session. It is Noda Brewing’s sessionable pale ale with a solid backbone
provided by imported Maris Otter and Caramunich malts balanced with the pine
and citrus flavors of Centennial, Simcoe, and Citra hops.
ABV 5.1% SRM 6.5
IBU 31
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