BLACK TRUMPET CALENDAR
Black Trumpet is available for social and work parties large and small. The dining room can be rented out for groups of up to 30 people for a seated dinner, or more for cocktail parties. And smaller groups wil find an ideal, cozy setting for a more intimate gathering. For more information please contact Denise Mallett at denise@blacktrumpetbistro.com or 603-431-0887.
BLACK TRUMPET UPDATES
VALENTINE'S DAY
We are offering our Valentine's Day menu all weekend, so no matter how your plans work out, you can still enjoy a romantic dinner and a fun night out. This menu will be available (in addition to our regular menu) from Saturday, February 11 through Tuesday, February, 14.
First Course
Chantenay Carrot and Potato Soup with fried oysters, caviar and amaranth
Second Course
Chateaubriand for Two with black trumpet cream sauce and pink root mash
Dessert
Chocolate Beet Torte with blood orange marmalade and beet whip
2012 WINE DINNER SERIES
Wine Dinner Series: Latitude 43N
This year, Evan and RJ have collaborated on a plan to feature wines from the 43rd Parallel -- that's half of our coordinates here in Portsmouth, NH. If you trace the latitude we are on around the globe, you will find some surprisingly fecund and famous oenocentric regions: Oregon's Umpqua Valley, the boarder of France and Spain, and Tuscany and Abruzzi in Italy. And on the southern end of things, 43 means some of New Zealand's finest vinous offerings, from Cantebury and Central Otago.
Our Wine Dinner series this winter will take you on a journey to these destinations. To get the most out of it, we would highly encourage you to try to attend as many dinners you can in the series. It will be fascinating to compare wines from the same latitude around the world.
NORTHERN SPAIN & SOUTHERN FRANCE
Our first 2012 Wine Dinner was Sunday, January 29. To kick off this season, we brought in one of the Seacoast area's most beloved and renowned chefs, Evan Hennessey. Evan and our own Evan collaborated on a menu that was paired with wines from northern Spain, southern France, Umbria, Oregon and Niagara.
NEXT WINE DINNERS... Wednesday, February 29 and Sunday, March 18.
NEWS
"The Case for Ditching Martha's Vineyard and Instead Going to Portsmouth, Kittery and Newcastle", The Feast, June 29, 2011. Chef Evan Mallett gives an eating tour of the Seacoast.
"Eat Like a Man: Fish For Lunch", Esquire Magazine, June 2011. The James Beard Foundation names Chef Evan Mallett as a semi-finalist for Best Chef, Northeast.
Evan Mallett is nominated as a semi-finalist for the James Beard Award: Best Chef Northeast.
"Destination Dining", Boston Magazine, April 2011
"Compost Startup Helps Restaurants Cut Costs", NPR, June 1, 2010
Chef Evan Mallett is voted Best Chef of the Seacoast at the Spotlight Awards ."And the Winners Are...", Portsmouth Herald, April 22, 2010.
"Chefs Showcase Heirloom Vegetables", Boston Globe, October 14, 2009
"All aboard the Ark of Taste", Portsmouth Herald, October 7, 2009
"Slow Down and Stay for Dinner", Gourmet, October, 2009
"Take 10 - A Tank Away", Boston Globe, Sunday Travel Section, June 14, 2009
"Fifty Plates", Bon Appetit, What to Eat in New Hampshire: Foraged Mushrooms at Black Trumpet. May 2009
"Planting the Seeds of Sustainable Agriculture" The Wire, March 2009
"Farmers, chefs unite to preserve local use of rare seeds" Portsmouth Herald , March 9, 2009
"Four Wines - Four Chefs", New Hampshire Magazine, January, 2009.
"In The Kitchen With Evan Mallett", Portsmouth Herald, June 11, 2008.
New Hampshire Magazine names Black Trumpet as one of the 21 best bars in the state. (June 2008)
New Hampshire Magazine's Best of New Hampshire for "Best Mushrooms" (June 2008)
Yankee Magazine's Travel Guide's Editors Choice. (May 2008)
Boston Magazine's Best of New England. (May 2008)
"An International Flair For Local Ingredients", New Hampshire Home (March/April 2008)
"A gourmet contribution: Portsmouth bistro owner serves up donation to AIDS group", Fosters Daily Democrat (Feb 25, 2008)
"20 Best Restaurants" Named Best Restaurant of 2007 by Seacoast area chefs for Portsmouth Magazine's annual Restaurant Issue. (October, 2007)
"Familiar faces, fresh flavors", Union Leader (May 2007)
"The Seasoning of a Chef", New Hampshire Magazine (May, 2007)
FRIENDS OF BLACK TRUMPET
At Black Trumpet we are fortunate to be a part of the greater Seacoast community which has so much to offer its residents and out-of-town guests. Listed below are a few places and organizations that are a key part of life here, and may also make a visit to the area more complete.
OUT AND ABOUT
Tugboat Alley - Offering a gift shop and private harbor tours on a real tugboat.
Prescott Park - Portsmouth's waterfront park with beautiful gardens and live theater.
Strawbery Banke Museum - A living, historic waterfront museum featuring homes and exhibit from three centuries.
WHERE TO STAY
Ale House Inn - 121 Bow St. Newly renovated, a blend of urban style and history.
Martin Hill Inn - 404 Islington St. Beautiful, historic B&B with relaxing gardens.
Portsmouth Harbor Inn & Spa - 6 Water St. Kittery, ME. Relaxing inn with full spa services.
MEDIA & INFORMATION
The Wire - Local free arts and culture newspaper.
PortsmouthNH.com - a comprehensive source of businesses and information about the Seacoast.
Seacoast Local - An organization of businesses and individuals who promote a dynamic and sustainable community on the Seacoast.
FOOD & WINE
Slow Food Seacoast - Our local branch of Slow Food, dedicated to a more relaxed pace of life through enjoyment of good, clean and fair food.
Ceres St. Wine - Shop owner, David Campbell can fit you with the right bottle(s) of wine for any occision.
Corks and Curds - 13 Commercial Aly / Excellent stop for wine and cheese selections.
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Press Room - Local's favorite pub featuring music nightly, great beer and vibe.
The Music Hall - The Seacoast's excellent performing arts center.
Red Door - Late night lounge with live music, DJs and excellent martinis.
