Monday, November 30, 2009

Desserts and Skirts info

Red Pony has your Thursday, December 3, plans ready. At 6:00 p.m., Executive Chef Jason McConnell will pair three cocktails (tawny porto, vanilla bean martini and white chocolate martini) and three desserts (white chocolate-cranberry bread pudding, chocolate demise and vanilla bean crème brulee) for a night of decadent delights. The $15 tickets include tax and gratuity, and you'll also receive 15 percent off all food purchases at Red Pony or SOL through Dec. 17. Call 595-7669 to reserve your spot.

Monday, November 23, 2009

More Guac-y Goodness!


Jason's Guac Starter has launched a new Web site! Click here to go there.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Desserts and Skirts!

On Thursday, December 3, from 6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m., gather all your girlfriends and head to Red Pony for an exclusive backstage pass to the wine and desserts from Red Pony's Chef Jason McConnell. For only $15 per person (including tax and gratuity,) enjoy three delicious wines and three decadent desserts. You'll also receive a bounce back card-- stop back in Red Pony or SOL within the next two weeks and receive 15% off you're bill (food purchases only.)

Monday, November 16, 2009

Current menu at Jay Jay's!

Keep your eyes peeled for Jay Jay's Good Food Truck around Nashville!

...or follow JayJaysTruck on Twitter to know where the truck will be.

Either way, here is the current menu for Jay Jay's Good Food Truck:

BBQ Pork Tacos with sauce & slaw $5
Gyro Wrap with lettuce, tomato & tatziki sauce $5
Mini Burgers $5
Loaded Fries with chili & cheese $5
Frito Chili Pie with cheese & sour cream $5
Churros $4
Side fries $2
Red Bull $3
Drinks: Coke-Diet Coke-Water-Mandarin Jarritos-Grapefruit Jarritos $1

Thursday, November 5, 2009

We Love Slow Food

On Wednesday, November 11, 2009, Executive Chef Jason McConnell hosts a five-course specialty dinner to benefit Slow Food Nashville, an eco-gastronomic organization that works to counteract the disappearance of local food traditions. Slow Food seeks to rekindle people’s interest in the food they eat, where it comes from, how it tastes and how our food choices affect the rest of the world.

Chef McConnell, along with culinary teammates Chef Carl Schultheis and Chef Dwight Mauk, developed the menu to feature a seasonal harvest supporting local farmers including Hillview Farms, Old Spencer Mills, Hatcher Family Dairy, Mamushi Nature Farms, Real Food Farms, Bonnie Blue Farms, and Morning Glory Orchards. The evening’s pairings include brews from Nashville’s sought-after Yazoo Brewing Company, wine pairings from Arrington Vineyards, located just 12 miles southeast of downtown Franklin, and spirits from Corsair Artisan, one of a growing number of microdistilleries representing the spiritual heirs of the small batch bourbons of the 1990s. The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will cost $70.00 per person plus tax and gratuity. Red Pony will donate a portion of the proceeds to Slow Food Nashville in an effort to support and celebrate Middle Tennessee’s farmers and purveyors. Please call 615-595-7669 for reservations.

THE EVENING’S MENU


Appetizers

Hillview Farms Beef Skewers with Creamy Yogurt Sauce

Chocolate Mole Tostadita

Seasonal Yazoo Beer

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First Course

Farm Sampler - Goat Cheese & Beets Salad / Fresh Boudin Cake / Chicken Liver Pate

Arrington Vineyards Gewurztraminer

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Second Course

Sautéed Fresh Water Prawns with Jason’s Bacon & Cheese Grits

Herbal Essence – Sparkling Cocktail featuring Corsair Artisan Gin

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Third Course

Birria – Slow Cooked Mexican Stew with Goat and Vegetables

Arrington Vineyards Red Fox Red

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Fourth Course

Apple Tart Tatin with Goat Cheese Ice Cream

‘Nash-Vanilla’ – Dessert Martini featuring Corsair Artisan Vanilla Vodka


Red Pony's Event Coordinator Helps You Prep for Parties This Season

Holidays are wonderful, but it's no secret that holiday season is also full of stress. Kari Mauk, Special Events Coordinator for Red Pony and SOL, offers some helpful information to those planning parties this holiday season. Whether you're hosting an intimate dinner with friends or a corporate cocktail affair, these tips are smart for any affair:

1. Prep ahead - Pick foods that can be prepared ahead of time so that everything doesn't have to be cooked right before guests arrive. Some things can be done days or weeks in advance and kept in the freezer or refrigerator.

2. Relax - Enjoy your party! If you are enjoying the party, your guests are more likely to relax and enjoy as well.

3. Spread things out - Put the food and drinks in separate locations. This will help the flow of guests and keep everyone from being stagnant.

Jason's Guac Starter is also a great appetizer for any party. It only requires adding two avocados, stirring and serving. And it tastes great, too! Jason's Guac Starter is available for purchase at Red Pony, SOL and the Green Hills Whole Foods.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Red Pony would like to reward you!

Red Pony and SOL are pleased to announce their Loyalty Card Program! Stop by and check out the new lunch and dinner menus at both restaurants and receive points for every dollar you spend. $1 spent = 1 point earned. For every 250 points combined from both Red Pony and SOL, you'll receive a $25 gift certificate redeemable at either restaurant. Drop in on Mondays to receive double points!

See you soon!