Another cut-rate menu for the recession, this one from BLT Restaurant Group which has begun a new seasonal Prix Fixe Blackboard Menu at BLT Steak, BLT Prime and BLT Fish in New York City. The three-course menu (appetizer, entree, side, and dessert) is $60 per person. Below is a taste of what BLT blackboards around city have offered recently: 

Appetizers:
Hamachi Ceviche / Avocado / Pickled Jalapeno / Charred Blood Orange
Crispy Duck Confit Risotto / Le Tur Cheese / Spinach / Black Truffle
Marinated Baby Yellowtail / Japanese Eggplant/ Uni / Ginger Emulsion
 
Main Courses:
Grilled Arctic Char / Artichoke Nage / Late Radicchio Salad / Meyer Lemon
Indian Curry Braised Short Ribs / Mango Chutney
Chatham Cod / Piperade / Crispy Prosciutto
 
Sides:
Pommes Dauphine Croquettes / Potato Puree / Choux Pastry
Brussels Sprout Hash / Cippolini Onions / Bacon
 
Desserts:
Cinnamon Doughnuts / Vanilla Anglaise / Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Red Velvet Cake / White Chocolate Ice Cream
 
Enjoy!

Andrea Strong