Char No 4

Derby on the Radio

charno4 — Sat, 05 May 2012 18:14:45 +0000

Char No. 4 doesn’t have a TV, but that won’t stop us from having a Kentucky Derby Party. Join us on Saturday, May 5th for our fourth annual Derby on The Radio, which is the more traditional, and for purists, arguably the more enjoyable way to experience the race.

Mint Juleps will be $7 dollars all day and with every mint julep you order, you’ll get to draw a ticket that has the name of one of the horses in the Derby. Anyone with a ticket that has the name of the winning horse will receive a 375 ml bottle of Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon, perhaps the most famous of horse racing inspired bourbons.

We look forward to seeing you.

Rocky Mountain Rye Dinner

charno4 — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 20:04:52 +0000

Join us this Tuesday, April 10th, for an intimate dinner with Troy Karnes from the High West Distillery in Park City, Utah.

There are only 18 seats available for a 4 course dinner paired with ryes from the High West Distillery. The lineup of brilliantly blended whiskeys will make you understand why High West was named “Whiskey Pioneer of the Year” by Whisky Advocate. Troy will guide you through a tasting of each whiskey and answer all of your questions about the direction of American craft whiskey today.

The dinner is $75 per person plus tax and tip. Please see below for the entire menu.

Reservations can be made immediately for a single seating at 7:30pm. Due to the limited number of seats available we suggest you call us soon at 718.643.2106 to guarantee your party a table.

Hope to see you for what will be an incredible evening.

Char No. 4 & High West Distillery
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012

To Start
English pea soup with smoked trout, roasted cipollini & mint oil
Son of Bourye

Appetizer
Crispy smoked poached egg, roasted asparagus, pickled mushrooms, bacon and smoked chicken jus
Double Rye

Entree
Roasted lamb saddle with ramp & cranberry bean stew, jalapeno lamb jus
Rendezvous Rye

Dessert
Chocolate cheesecake with whipped creme fraiche
Rocky Mountain Rye 21 Year Very Rare

Fat Tuesday Celebration: Sazerac, Jambalaya & King Cake

charno4 — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:15:38 +0000

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21st

Join us for our MARDI GRAS SPECIAL: a barrel aged sazerac, a bowl of Jambalaya and a piece of homemade King Cake, all for $24!

This special will be offered in addition to our regular menu from 6pm until midnight both at the bar and in the dining room. Call 718.643.2106 now to make a reservation.

Presidents Day Brunch

charno4 — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:33:03 +0000

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20
Join us for brunch on Presidents Day!

Brunch will be served during our usual hours of 10am-3:30pm. We will remain open for our bar menu and “The Early Bourbon” from 3:30-6:00 and then serve dinner from 6:00 until midnight.

Valentine’s Day Menu

charno4 — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:21:49 +0000

Love is in the air, or it could just be our smoker acting up again. Either way, we felt inspired to create a special menu that will be available in addition to our regular menu on Valentine’s Day. The menu is below.

Valentine’s Day Menu 2012

Appetizer

Foie gras torchon with sour cherry compote, sauternes reduction & homemade brioche

Marinated sea scallops with hearts of palm, crispy orange peel, fennel & fingerlime

Entree

Smoked squab with porcini mushrooms, celery root-turnip puree & squab jus

Olive oil poached halibut, melted leeks, artichoke hearts & blood orange sauce

Dessert

Molten chocolate cake with cherry sauce & homemade vanilla ice cream

Yogurt, blood orange and satsuma tart

$65 per person

Scotch Tasting

charno4 — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:10:05 +0000

This past fall our bartender and resident whiskey writer Craig Bridger undertook a pilgrimage- long overdue -to Scotland, birthplace of malt whiskey. He rented a car, crisscrossed that verdant countryside, saw a lot of sheep (really, a lot of sheep). Craig shook hands with the custodians of some the world’s most respected drams, and tasted outstanding whiskey. For six days he devoted himself to the appreciation (and dedicated consumption) of single malt Scotch and now you have the opportunity for Craig to guide you through your own tasting journey where you will get a first hand taste and account of the finest whiskey Scotland has to offer.

Join Craig Tuesday January 24th at 8pm when he will revisit some of the highlights of his trip, and taste 5 representative drams from Speyside, The Northern Highlands, and Islay. The whiskeys tasted will be as follows:

Glenfarclas 17 Year
Glenmorangie Nectar D’Or
Bowmore 12 Year
Macallan 10-Year Fine Oak
Ardbeg Alligator

$65 Per Person. Includes a few snacks from our kitchen to help fortify you during the tasting.

Reservations will be accepted immediately and with only 20 seats available a quick response is suggested if you want to guarantee yourself a spot – 718.643.2106.

NEW YEAR’S EVE MENU

charno4 — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:09:32 +0000

Scotch & Stinky Cheeses

charno4 — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 16:24:44 +0000

Come to Char No. 4 on Tuesday, November 29th to join Robin Robinson of Compass Box Whisky Co. and Patrick Watson of Stinky Bklyn to learn about Scotch, cheese, barrels, goats, rinds, fermentation and the soft skill of a cheesy, boozy smile.

Tickets are only $45 per person plus tax. Seating is extremely limited with only 20 spots available at either the 7:30pm or the 9pm session. Please call the restaurant to reserve: 718-643-2106.

Chili Nights in November

charno4 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:58:50 +0000

Join us for Chili Night every Wednesday in November for a bowl of our Texas style smoked short rib and pork shoulder chili with a side of bacon-jalapeno corn bread and honey butter accompanied by a bottled beer and a 1oz taste of one of our favorite bourbons, all for $22.

Drink Turkey, Win Turkey

charno4 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:07:19 +0000

One of the overlooked aspects of Thanksgiving is a delicious high proof whiskey at the end of the meal as a digestif. A 100 plus proof whiskey after 3 helpings will make you feel like you are ready for 4ths. This Thanksgiving fight turkey with Turkey. Wild Turkey Rare Breed is a favorite of ours, a barrel strength uncut earthy, leathery 108 proof delight full of dark fruit and spice.

Join us November 3rd through November 18th, 2011 for a 1 oz taste or 2 oz glass of Wild Turkey Rare Breed and each one you order will earn you a chance to win a Char No. 4 Fourteen pound house smoked turkey that easily feeds 6-8 people.

Additionally, your order of a Wild Turkey Rare Breed at Char No. 4 will get you a card for a 20% discount towards the purchase of a bottle of the same from our good friends at Smith and Vine.

So be a hero this holiday. Win a house smoked turkey for drinking a delicious whiskey and share an amazing barrel strength bourbon with your guests or bring a bottle to your host for some nice sipping at the end of the meal.