MORE REPLIES TO COMMENT CARDS.....

comments:

1. We came two nights in a row and thoroughly enjoyed the food!

reply: Thank you very much, we appreciate the patronage as well as the comment!

2. Thanks for putting up with all of our shit! See you soon!!

reply: Again, thank you! And when you are in the "service" industry you learn to put up with alot of shit, it's what keeps our job here fun! So, Thank You!

3. Eel Porter is a gem. Best Fish & Chips I've ever had. Seltzer is a little pricey.

reply: Glad you liked the Eel Porter (see beer snob....people DO like the beer!), as well as the Fish & Chips...As far as the Seltzer, I'll look at that and make a change.

4. Just OK - Nothing Special. Sorry - you will not get your bula following with this menu.

reply: Sorry you felt it was "just ok"...we try to make each meal a little more than ok. As far as the menu, and getting the "bula crowd", that is not our aim or intention..never was and never will be. We want to get our "Salt crowd"! We let bula go 4 months ago, and by no means were we trying to just replicate what we did there here. We took Salt in a whole NEW direction, and honestly are very happy with what we are doing and the product we put out. Now don't get me wrong, we had a great following at bula, and we loved and appreciated everyone that dined with us and we would love to see them come to salt and enjoy what we are doing here...and I must say, alot of you have, and understand us.... but that being said, we want Salt to be Salt, not bula or any other place for that matter. So enjoy us for what we are, not comparing us to what you think we should be or thought we might be. As I've said a million times, we are NO LONGER BULA!

cheers.

b.

FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC....

Friday July 11 is the start of live music at Salt. Starting at around 10pm we will be featuring BD Lenz. BD is a local great...Here's a little bio:


After graduating from Musician's Institute in Hollywood, CA., B.D. continued his studies at the College of New Jersey, where he graduated with honors.

He has played in bands ranging from pit orchestras to rock bands, big bands to jazz combos and even an Elvis impersonator!

B.D. has released 4 recordings of his melodic jazz/funk (Tell The World, Lost and Found, Simple Life, and Tomorrow's Too Late) and has recorded or performed with such artists as Randy Brecker, Mark Egan, Richie Cannata, Mark Ledford, Ada Rovatti, Greg Federico, Jeff Callahan, John Virag, MAOR, Blue Number Nine, Kathy Phillips, and Ron Velosky among many others.
We look forward to BD kicking off our music on Friday nights. BD and the guys will be with us through July as well as on Aug 1st. You can check the website or keep coming back here to find out our line-up for then on out.

Keep in mind, these are 21 and over shows and will be strictly enforced at the door.
There is no cover charge for these shows and the bar menu will be served until 12:00.

Some come on in and enjoy some great live music, sample some tasty beers, nibble on some incredible bar food and enjoy!

b.

BACK FROM RESEARCHING...

Boy was that tough! And am I ever glad to be back. Geez, with the beautiful weather, the incredible beaches, having to watch dolphins frolic in the waves, all of those beautiful bodies covered in oil and scantily clad, that whole laid back attitude, the leaving all your troubles on the mainland and enjoying "Island-life"...Oh, and don't even get me going about the people, all smiling and nice and friendly acting like they have found some sort of paradise...It's enough to make a guy SICK. I couldn't get back to Jerzee fast enough.

So now I'm back, and with all of that being said, as you can imagine, I didn't get much research done, or run into the guy who wants to take Salt international (sorry Frank, but believe me, when I run into that guy you'll be the first one I call to jet around with and help me out!)So right now the private jets, the personal assistants, the fashion consultants, the hanging out with rock stars, well its kind of on hold, but only for now...so if anyone knows anyone..

It's a good thing I love what I do...

b.

THIS WEEKS FEATURED BEER!

Flying Dog "Old Scratch Amber Lager"






This dog enjoys his days in the sun... Old Scratch Amber Lager is a malty, mellow beer that is fermented at medium temperatures to develop both ale and lager characteristics. "Gold Scratch" raises the standard in the amber lager category.



ABV: 5.5%
Plato: 13.5
IBU's: 19.5
Specialty Malts: 120L Crystal Malt, Malted White Wheat, Munich Malt
Hops: German Perle, Hallertau

Process: Fermented at medium temperatures to develop both ale and lager characteristics



Nutritional Information: Carbs/9.6g Calories/150





2004 Gold Medal Winner - Great American Beer Festival (Amber Lager Category)
2005 Gold Medal Winner - Great American Beer Festival (Amber Lager Category)
2006 Silver Medal Winner - World Beer Cup (Amber Lager Category)
2007 Bronze Medal Winner - Great American Beer Festival (Amber Lager Category)
2008 Silver Medal Winner - World Beer Cup (American-Style Amber Lager Category)

cheers

b.

MORE TIRING RESEARCH....

Heading down to the dreaded beaches of the Outer Banks of North Carolina tomorrow for more restaurant "research". Like my previous "research" trip into Manhattan, I am going to assume that this will also be very taxing and arduous. But I will try to keep my chin up and keep in mind that "I am doing this for the restaurant". I hope to bring back new ideas, some secret ingredients, perhaps a new insight into the business, maybe some creative presentations, or some new fangled cocktails for the bar, maybe some new flavor combinations, or new sources for fresh seafood. Maybe I will have some epiphany and figure everything out and will come back home set to be the next Food Network "Thing" with Salt branded knives and pots, and come up with some "BAM" like catch-phrase like "Ka-Pow" or "Raz-a-ma-taz" and have legions of Mom's hanging on my every word for how to feed their families and friends. Perhaps I'll run into the guy who wants to take Salt national, or international and brand me and this restaurant world-wide, hooking me up with fashion consultants, and hair dressers, stylists and personal assistants. I would have to jet all over the world just to keep tabs on "Seoul Salt" and "Amsterdam Salt", and Bali Salt" and perhaps a "Dublin Salt", actually I will tell "Him", that Dublin is to be first, I like Dublin. So, this could be a BIG trip for me, and for Salt, and for all of us here at Salt...I have always held close the philosophy that those that help me will also reap the benefits of success. So I like to think that in doing these research trips I am kind of taking one for the team, and as stressful and grinding these things are that someday we may ALL benefit from these "Hellish" research trips, and I will continue to do them, always thinking in the back of my mind that as much as I hate them, that someday we may ALL benefit from these!

Or I may just get a little sun, relax for 2 days, and enjoy my family!
Stay Tuned!

b.

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY...

Have a SAFE holiday!

b.

THIS WEEK'S BEER....

WARSTEINER Premium Verum is the #1 selling beer in Germany. It is also one of the fastest growing imports in the US. Currently there are over 33,000 draft accounts worldwide.

WARSTEINER Premium Verum is a pilsner beer with a smooth, full-bodied taste and a refreshing hop finish and no aftertaste. There are no chemicals, additives, or preservatives in any WARSTEINER products.


Brewed according to the German Purity Law of 1516
4.8% alcohol by volume
All WARSTEINER products are non-pasteurized
this a one of a kind beer. Subtle malt notes start this beer off and it finishes with just the right amount of hops to balance it off.


St. John's Brewers "Tropical Mango Pale Ale"
I know, I know, for all of you hard-core beer fanatics this is a bit of a stretch, but if you're looking for just a cool refreshing fresh beer on a warm summer day...this is it!

This a one of a kind beer. Subtle malt notes start this beer off and it finishes with just the right amount of hops to balance it off.

Tropical Mango Pale Ale is a light pale ale with a mango fruit essence that no matter where you are enjoying one it will bring you to a Caribbean state of mind.

We also still have the Rogue "American Pale Ale", and the Long Trail "Belgian White".

cheers!
b.

SOME PEOPLE ARE JUST "GRUMPY".....

So, how was everything Sir? Everything was great except I had to walk all the way across the God-damned dining room just to use the bathroom!

sorry. and we are working on moving the bathrooms into the center of the dining room, please bear with us.

b

(I can't make this shit up..)

EURO SOCCER AT THE PUB....

Come on in and join us tomorrow for the FINAL of the Euro Cup 2008. This year Vienna is hosting the final, GERMANY vs. SPAIN. Come in and share the fun with Mr. Kaspar behind the bar pouring your favorite beers. The game starts at 2:30 and we'll be showing it both in the dining room, as well as at the bar...see you there!

cheers.
b.

TONIGHT AT THE BAR....

Come on in for the games....game 2 and three of the "Subway series" at the bar....come watch the "lowly" Met's (whom I am a fan of, so don't beat me up, just admit they SUCK!)take on the Yankees. Tonight's game is at 8:10pm and tomm afternoon at 3:55pm...
cheers.

b.

MEET YOUR MAKER NIGHT.....

Another new thing going on here at Salt. We're calling it "Meet Your Maker Night".
This will be a night when we bring in reps or brewers from different breweries to talk about their beers. This will be on Thursday, July 17th - 6:30 til close. We will be offering discounts on Troegs pints and of course the bar and dinner menus will also be available all night

So come out and drink some of Harrisburg's finest brews. Two Troegs beers on tap - Hopback Amber and Dream Weaver Wheat on draft as well as Rugged Trail in bottles.
Meet the guy's from Troegs Brewing and be there for a raffle of Troegs t shirts and wall tins. Also, free pint glass giveaway if you buy a pint of Troegs.

This should be a fun night for all!!

HAPPY HOUR IS ON ITS WAY...

Starting on Tuesday July 1st at 5:00pm Salt will be starting it's HAPPY HOUR.....What exactly does this mean?.....well, it means $2.00 McSorley's Drafts (Did you say $2.00 McSorley's drafts?) Yes, $2.00 pints of THE McSorley's Ale. Is that all you ask? HELL NO, we will also be doing "Buy one thing off the bar menu and get another one (of equal or lesser value) for free." That means you can bring that pretty little girl at the office, or that cute guy you've been eyeing up at work, buy them something off the bar menu, and get your own item for free....what a deal!
There will also be daily wine and drink specials!!

So come check it out, meet some friends, get your Irish up with a pint of McSorley's, get some great eats and just enjoy!!! That's what Salt is all about!

This is every tue-sun from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at the bar.

THIS WEEKS SPECIAL BEERS....

Vermont's "Long Trail Brewing's" Belgian White....Belgian-style beers are the fastest growing segment of American beer imports. In line with Long Trail's mission to create 'locally brewed alternatives to imported beer' Long Trail feels very strongly that Belgian White's unique flavor profile will be we well accepted among Northeast beer connoisseurs as they search for locally brewed taste experiences.

Long Trail Belgian White is available March through August.

Rogue Brewing from Ashland Oregon, their "American Amber Ale". Tawny amber in color with a coffee aroma and tight head. A delicate roasted malt accent, generous use of hops and a smooth finish. American Amber, originally known as Ashland Amber (created at Rogues original brewpub in Ashland, Oregon which was destroyed by flooding several years ago), is created from Northwest Harrington and Klages, 95-115 and 135-165 Crystal Malts. Kent Golding and Cascade Hops. American Amber is available in a 22-ounce bottle, 12-ounce 6-pack (new for 2005), and on draft.

Measurements: 13 degrees Plato, IBU 53, Apparent Attenuation 73, Lovibond 33.
No Chemicals, Additives, or Preservatives


CHEERS...
b.

ON A SERIOUS NOTE....

We will be bringing to Salt something we had started at bula, and something Laurie and I feet strongly about....Project "Welcome Home".

We are offering a night out on us to anyone returning from being deployed overseas fighting for our country. If there is anyone who deserves a nice meal, a hand-shake, a BIG THANK YOU, and a night out with his/her loved one its these guys/gals. We offer complimentary dinner for two, and it's our way of saying Thank You.

We will be working with local police dept's and VFW halls, and just ask any of YOU, if you are, or know of anyone returning home from service to contact us or just stop in. This is in no-way a "Hand-Out"...this is a "Thank You".

So as we are enjoying our summer here in beautiful Sussex County and enjoying spending time with OUR family and friends, let's just all remember these Men and Women who are overseas putting there asses on the line for us day-to-day.

Welcome Home!

b.

REPLY TO COMMENT CARD...

Anonymous Comment...

"Erion is very stupid & not as smart as Zach.
Zach is a better human being & Erion will burn in Hell."

Hmmm, I am not sure how to respond to this except to say, I think I disagree with you Zach. I think Erion is a fine human being.

b.

(This is a true story, and the names have not been changed to protect anyone.)

PERILLA NYC...

Excellent...as usual. On what would be I think our 4th of 5th time at Perilla it is always just a perfect night. Starting with the company we had of course, to the food, to the service, to the last cup of coffee...We have yet to be even slightly disappointed. I will only speak for my meal which was started with

"Raw Kona Kampachi" The freshest of tuna with yellow garlic chives, toasted rice pearls, and smoked ponzu...top rate.
on to
"Romesco Oil Poached Halibut" with black olive gnocchi, oyster mushrooms, & young garlic sauce. Perfectly cooked, gnocchi was a bit dense but awesome.

a side of "Faro Risotto"....again, just awesome...with artichoke confit, Parmesan, & Chili-grape salad

for dessert

"Red Velvet Cake"..I actually have to say this was the only slight let down, though there was nothing wrong with it, and it was actually REALLY good, it wasn't "Red Velvet Cake". It was very thin layers of cake with a super-dense cream cheese in between..like I said, it was awesome but not what I had expected...more of a cheesecake than anything else.

and being the coffee "junkie" that I am, I have to say the coffee was one of the best cups I have had in quite a while...I don't know what beans they use, but it was the perfect black coffee. And there is no better way to end an evening than with a perfect cup of coffee.

All in All..excellent....
If you ever get a chance I highly recommend this place! 9 Jones Street

b.

SOME PICS AT SALT....

From a couple of pirates, to some old friends, contest winners, professional photographer, dining cousins, and just some little ladies getting together for a birthday lunch.....This is what Salt is about!!

PERILLA TONIGHT..

Back into the city tonight to dine once again at Perilla restaurant. Perilla is Chef Harold Dieterle's (Top Chef winner season 1)restaurant down in the West Village on Great Jones....Have been a few times and always enjoy, I'll post tommorrow how everything was!
b.

CONGRATS TO ALL GRAD'S...

Congratulations to all of the 08 grads out there, be it graduating from kindergarten to 1st, or out of a Doctorate program, and everyone in between...we tip our hats to you.

But a SPECIAL congrats to Mr. Corry Ellis Boyle!!!
Corry graduated with his Byram Class of '08 and is off to Lenape Valley next year. Good luck next year you guys!

b.(Dad)

THIS WEEKS FEATURED BEER!

This week we bring out...

Lancaster Brewing's "Milk Stout"..A traditional English style sweet stout. A bold, dark ale, bursting with roasted barley dryness and mellowed by hints of chocolate and coffee.

River Horse Brewing "Tripel Horse"...A unique nose with a hint of vanilla esters, which comes from the Belgian ale yeast. Tripel Horse has a big body and rich mouth feel and finishes mostly dry with a touch of sweetness. If you shy from some of the sweeter Belgian ales, we think you will enjoy this one. This is a small batch release.

A new one added to our Beer List this week...
TURBODOG
Abita Turbodog is a dark brown ale brewed with Willamette hops and a combination of British pale, crystal and chocolate malts.

This combination gives Turbodog its rich body and color and a sweet chocolate-toffee like flavor. Turbodog began as a specialty ale but has gained a huge loyal following and has become one of our three flagship brews.

Just a bit stronger than our other brews, so . . .beware of the dog!