For this week’s Adventure Dinner we head to Jacksonville’s newest gastropub. From the creators of the ever popular burger spot Epik Burger, comes Empire City Gastropub. Like its namesake city, Empire City offers up a true melting pot of flavors from all over the globe. From Southern to Asian to Irish Empire City has them all. Join us for a 6 course Adventure Dinner which includes a sampling of their signature cocktail, The Native and one of the most popular craft beers on their beer list Salt Water Brewing Sea Cow Milk Stout. This one will likely sell out so grab your tickets early!

First Course: Beet Tart whipped goat cheese layered with fresh beets + basil-fennel pollen vinaigrette

Second Course: Shrimp Scampi wild Georgia shrimp sautéed in scampi butter and served on garlic bread

Third Course: Scottish Egg hard poached egg coated in sausage and breadbrumbs + hollandaise mousse + duke’s brown ale mustard sauce

Fourth Course: Drunken Mac and Cheese cavatappi pasta + beer cheese sauce + sharp cheddar + bread crumbs

Fifth Course: Duo of Beef angus beef tenderloin medallions cooked rare via sous vide + braised wagyu beef + blackberry demi-glace + vanilla bean mashed potatoes

Sixth Course: Flourless Chocolate Cake flourless chocolate cake + peanut butter and Frangelico mousse + crushed candied hazlenuts

Drinks:
The Native funky buddah Floridian heffinweizen + orange juice + st germain liquer

Salt Water Brewing Sea Cow Milk Stout

In case you’re wondering who’s putting on this event: We are a group of people who are passionate about the success of locally owned restaurants. Part of that passion is hand selecting a series of restaurants to host Adventure Dinners to showcase the most premiere cuisine in Jacksonville. These are ticketed, creatively designed, set menu events that focus on unique cuisine that highlights the restaurant’s strengths. These dinners are an experience and value that are exclusive to Jacksonville Restaurant Reviews readers.

Empire City Gastropub – Beet Tart

Empire City Gastropub – Mac n Cheese