Any way you serve it, “pork” is a hot culinary trend sweeping the country. Diners are devouring the delectable meat in all kinds of creative ways — from traditional pulled pork sandwiches to spit-roasted pork belly and even bacon infused ice cream. At Charlotte’s Zink American Kitchen, Executive Chef Scott Wallen, is introducing a special menu (in addition to its regular menu) on Monday nights just for those people who have a love for all things pork. Zink’s All-American Pig Menu will offer a three-course dinner for just $35 and Wallen is sure it’s going to be a bestseller.
“Pork is the ultimate comfort food,” said Wallen.”And, Zink is all about reinventing traditional comfort foods into something unique and delicious. With our salute to pork, we’re using everything — from ears to tails –and offering guests a playful opportunity to enjoy some delicious and distinctive new dishes,” said Wallen.
Wallen says that using quality hogs is paramount. ” We are thrilled that Rock House Farm, a Morganton, NC based farm, will be supplying the pigs for Zink’s weekly menus this month. They allow their animals to roam free while feeding on natural browse and acorns. By using locally-sourced, environmentally conscious farmers we can deliver a much better tasting product for our guests and that’s always one of our main goals.”
The Zink All-American Pig menu will change on a weekly basis. The promotion rolls out this week with a Creamy Potato and Bacon Soup with braised pork belly salad, Confit of Pork Meatloaf and Warm Chocolate and Bacon Lava Cake on the menu. Guests can choose to dine on all three courses or select items a la carte. In addition, Wallen says the kitchen will be cooking their famous hand-cut fries in organically grown pig fat, all day on Mondays. “The fries are definitely a signature item, and a huge hit with our guests. The pig fat really takes them to a whole new, delicious level.”
ALL-AMERICAN PIG NIGHT
Every Monday at Zink
3 course menu – $35 per person
Items also available a la carte
Creamy Potato and Bacon Soup
With braised pork belly salad
Confit of Pork Meatloaf
With parsnip puree and braised
black kale
Warm Chocolate & Bacon Lava Cake
Bacon brittle & salted caramel
Pork Fat Fries
The ultimate temptation…
Mondays at lunch & dinner
Hand cut Idaho potatoes cooked crispy
in local, organically grown pork fat.
ZINK. AMERICAN KITCHEN is located in the heart of Southpark at 4310 Sharon Road, at the corner of Morrison and Sharon Roads, in The Village at Southpark. Reservations are accepted at 704.909.5500.Visit online at www.zinkamerican.com.
Charlotte-based Harper’s Restaurant Group is recognized as one of the Carolina’s most critically-acclaimed restaurant companies. The Group owns, manages and operates 7 locations, including Upstream, Mimosa Grill, Zink American Kitchen, and four Harper’s Restaurants throughout the Carolinas.For further information, contact Harper’s Restaurant Group at 704.375.9715 or visit the website at www.harpersrestaurants.com.