WE HAVE CLOSED. We were a casual, convivial place for great coffee, real wine & deceptively simple, seasonal, rustic food.

PLEASE VISIT US AT OUR WINE SHOP: THIRST WINE MERCHANTS.

Friday, November 25, 2011

Kermit Lynch Corsican Wine Dinner Menu

Here's the menu from Tuesday night's Corsican wine dinner with Kermit. If you're interested in purchasing any of these amazing and limited wines, you may contact me at thirstmerchant@gmail.com.

THIRSTBARÀVIN
KERMIT LYNCH CORSICAN WINE DINNER
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2011

SALUMERIA BIELLESE WILD BOAR CACCIATORINI &
ARDITH MAE GOAT CHEESE & MINT TART
DOMAINE ABBATUCCI Ajaccio Rosé ‘Cuvee Faustine’ 2009

GREEN GARLIC SOUP
DOMAINE DE GIOIELLI Cap Corse Blanc 2010
DOMAINE MAESTRACCI Corse Calvi Blanc ‘E Prove’ 2010
ANTOINE ARENA Patrimonio Blanc ‘Carco’ 2010

DICKSON’S PASTURE-RAISED LAMB WITH GREEN OLIVES, 
CHESTNUT CAVATELLI & PUMPKIN BROWN BUTTER
DOMAINE ABBATUCCI Ajaccio Rouge ‘Cuvee Faustine’ 2009
YVES LECCIA Domaine d’E Croce Vin de Pays Rouge ‘YL’ 2009

A SELECTION OF CORSICAN CHEESES
ANTOINE ARENA Patrimonio Rouge ‘Carco’ 2009

CHESTNUT PANNA COTTA WITH CHOCOLATE SAUCE
ANTOINE ARENA Muscat 2010

THANKS TO:
ARDITH MAE FARM
BLOOMING HILL FARM
DICKSON’S FARMSTAND MEATS
FROMAGGIO KITCHEN
MUDDY RIVER FARM
& KERMIT LYNCH & KERMIT LYNCH WINE MERCHANT!



Tuesday, November 8, 2011

A New York Magazine Critics' Pick

"...while the proprietors have given top billing to their supple, natural wine list—they own Thirst Wine Merchants in Fort Greene...—there is much to enjoy in the authentic, unpretentious French fare that supports it."


Our New York Magazine Listing

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Pierre Breton Dinner at THIRSTBARAVIN this Monday


Although we're normally closed Mondays, this Monday, November 7 (which happens to be my birthday), we're hosting a special wine dinner with winemaker Pierre Breton (from Catherine & Pierre Breton). Icons in the natural wine movement for doing what they do in an area where the climate and soil can make organic viticulture difficult, Catherine &  Pierre Breton's wines have long been among our favorites to drink. They make a variety of wines -- all are delicious, well-balanced, terroir-driven -- and certified organic & biodynamic to boot. There'll be just one seating at 8pm. The cost: $75 with wine pairings. By reservation only and selling out fast. Call us at 718.857.9227 to make your reservation. We hope to see you there.

THIRSTBARÀVIN – A SNEAK PREVIEW OF
OUR DINNER WITH PIERRE BRETON
Monday, November 7, 2011

Les Huitres, OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL
C&P Breton Vouvray Petillante “La Dilletante” NV

CLASSIC PORK & DUCK RILLETTES with accoutrements
C&P Breton Bourgueil “Trinch!” 2010

RABBIT FRICASSEE
C&P Breton Bourgueil “Nuits d’Ivresse” 2008

A SELECTION OF LOCAL GOAT CHEESES
C&P Breton Bourgueil “Avis de Vin Fort Clairet” 2010

BAKED APPLE WITH HOMEMADE PLUM JAM
C&P Breton Rosé d’Anjou Moustillant “La Ritournelle” 2010