Thursday Sips & Nibbles

I am back again with a new edition of Thursday Sips & Nibbles, my regular column where I highlight some interesting, upcoming food & drink events.
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1) Executive Chef Tyler Kinnett and the team at Harvest welcomes former Harvest kitchen alumnus and noted cookbook author, Annie Copps, to showcase her new cookbook titled, A Little Taste of Cape Cod, at Harvest’s “The Book and The Cook” dinner series.

On Tuesday, September 18th, from 6pm-9pm, Harvest Executive Chef Tyler Kinnett and Pastry Chef Josh Livsey will welcome Annie B. Copps, a former Harvest chef, and her cookbook, A Little Taste of Cape Cod. Acting as both cookbook and guidebook, A Little Taste of Cape Cod offers readers recipes for signature dishes celebrating the flavors of everyone’s favorite cape.

The menu will include oysters, garlicky mussels with linguica, bluefish pate, lobster rolls, pan seared scallops, Baby Back Ribs with cranberry BBQ sauce, corn pudding, and apple crisp.

Tickets are available for $85 (inclusive of tax and gratuity) and include a short reception, 4 course dinner, a fun and vibrant Q&A with the author and chefs, and a signed copy of A Little Taste of Cape Cod.

Space is limited and reservations are required. Call 617-868-2255 directly to book seats. Or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-book-and-the-cook-a-little-taste-of-cape-cod-tickets-49602479351 to purchase tickets.

2) The Ghost Walks, a new Theatre District’s spot for inventive cocktails and creative sharable plates, is introducing weekday lunch service. Now available 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, guests can enjoy all-new lunch offerings of small plates, sandwiches, and tacos available for dine-in and take out.

Chef Aaron Lhamon and the Ghost Walks team are debuting a new culinary approach at The Ghost Walks, featuring a mix of inventive dishes and beloved staples. Guests can eat globally-inspired small plates like Shrimp Salad with crushed black bean salsa, cilantro, cumin, and crema; Fried Burrata with pepper and tomato sofrito, and paprika; and Charred Brussels with bourbon maple syrup and caramelized pumpkin seeds. Small plate favorites from The Ghost Walks dinner menu like the Sweet & Spicy Ribs with cochujang, calamansi, palm sugar, togarashi, and Asian slaw; and the signature TGW Wings available in fire (served with goat cheese ranch) or naked (with a selection of three house sauces) will also be available during lunch service.

Chef Aaron is debuting a fresh lineup of sandwiches and tacos for the ultimate to-go lunch option. Served with house made potato chips, The Ghost Walks’ sandwich selection includes Braised Beef Bahn Mi with Ponzu sticky sauce, sesame, cilantro, braised red cabbage; Pimento Grilled Cheese with roasted peppers and cheddar; Italian Grinder with salami, tomato, lettuce, provolone, aioli, and evoo; Oyster Po Boy with old bay, aioli, and slaw; and The Waygu Ghost Burger with smoked tomato jam, Aleppo aioli, cheddar cheese, baby romaine, and served on brioche. Guests can enjoy a fresh lineup of tacos served on gluten-free white corn tortillas. Mix and match from taco selections including Barbacoa with lime aioli, cilantro, smoked salt, and smoked tomato jam; vegetarian-friendly Tempura Cauliflower with avocado, cilantro, chipotle aioli, and arugula; and Crispy Pork Belly with cilantro, chimichurri, Mexican salsa, and lettuce. Each taco serving comes with your selection of three tacos for $9.