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Solomon & Kuff

Item: Solomon & Kuff
Author: Maria Lisella

Price Range: $$

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With cocktail whiz Karl Franz Williams and a selection of 100 rums, some thought Solomon & Kuff (Rum Hall) was a modern-day speakeasy when it debuted in Dec. 2015. Now that Chef Christopher Faulkner is working his magic, the menu includes more than bar bites. Buttressed by his stints at Patroon, Melba's and Colors, Solomon & Kuff's lineup is peppered with West Indian influence featuring rustic dishes presented in a gastropub style. Even the name is spiked with history: named for the sons of a slave who secured his freedom and theirs. A dicey selection might include yucca fries complemented by a flavor-packed green chili aioli; Escovitch skewers paired with a decadent warm onion and pepper marmalade; and Jerked Japanese Eggplant drizzled with a rich red wine thyme vinaigrette.

Address:

2331 12th Ave @ 133rd St.
New York, NY 10027
212-939-9443

Hours:

Mon: Close,;
Tue-Wed: 5pm-Midnight
Thu-Fri: 5pm-2am
Sat: 5pm-2am,; 11am-4pm
Sun: 5pm-Midnight,; 11am-5pm

Website:

solomonandkuff.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Maria Lisella
New York Local Expert

Harlem's Best Restaurants: "Don't miss the rum brulee, but do consider getting the larger size to share with someone you love – or at least like."

Best for Harlem's Best Restaurants Because: Caribbean food is on trend, and Solomon & Kuff is one place that has sparked more interest in it.

Brunch Menu
- Appetizers
  
  Spicy Kale and Green Papaya Salad
  
  Orange Segments, Pumpkin Seeds, Sugar Cane Vinaigrette ($8.00)
  
  Saltfish and Cauliflower Fritters
  
  Ackee Remoulade ($13.00)
  
  Coconut Chia Seed Pudding
  
  Mango Curd, Frozen Blueberries ($10.00)
  
  Jerked Japanese Eggplant
  
  Toast, Avocado Mousse, Watercress, Pickled Shallots ($8.00)
- Mains
  
  Mom's Fried Chicken & Banana Bread Waffles
  
  Walnut Maple Butter ($16.00)
  
  Banana Coconut Porridge
  
  Brown Butter, Rum Raisins ($12.00)
  
  Caribbean Shrimp Toast
  
  Soft Scrambled Eggs, Chili Pepper Jam, Herb Salad ($15.00)
  
  Portland Breaky
  
  Two Sunny Side Eggs, Scallion & Bell Pepper Fondue, Jerk Chicken Sausage, Fried Johnny Cakes, Plantains ($16.00)
  
  Fried Fish and Yucca Chips
  
  Traditional Tartar Sauce ($14.00)
  
  Solomon Burger on Guyanese Tennis Roll
  
  Sharp Cheddar, Scotch Bonnet Aioli, Veggie Chips ($16.00)
  
  Steak and Poached Eggs
  
  Spicy Hollandaise, Yucca Criolla, Crispy Onions ($22.00)
- Sides
  
  Fried Plantains
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Two Eggs
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Jerked Chicken Sausage
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Yucca Chips
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Srcambled Cheddar Souffle
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Sweet Yam Pancake
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Seasonal Fruits
  
  ($6.00)
Bar Menu
- Main
  
  Rarebit Tickler Toast
  
  Sweet Pepper Jam, Worcestshire, Melted Tickler Cheddar ($10.00)
  
  Pulled Jerked Pork "Coco Bread" Sammies
  
  Pickled Onions, Chili Threads ($10.00)
  
  Warm Water Conch Salad
  
  Hot Chili Oil, Fresh Herbs, Crispy Fishbones ($12.00)
  
  S&K Yucca Fries
  
  Green Chili Aioli ($9.00)
  
  Caribbean Lobster Silders
  
  Toasted Buttered Bun, Celeriac Frissé Slaw, Green Sofrito Mayo ($18.00)
  
  Mini Beef Pies
  
  Sazon Crema, Garlic Chive Puree ($12.00)
  
  Gem Lettuce Wedge
  
  Thick Cut Bacon, Brown Buttered Radishes, Fresh Herbs, Goat Cheese, Lemon ($13.00)
  
  Spicy Kale and Papaya Salad
  
  Radishes, Orange, Pumpkin Seeds, Sweet Potato Crisps, Sugar Cane Vinaigrette ($10.00)
  
  Saltfish and Cauliflower Fritters
  
  Ackee Remoulade ($13.00)
  
  Shrimp and Yam Sauce
  
  Roti, Lettuce, Peanut, Cilantro ($15.00)
  
  Escovitch Skewers
  
  Crispy Porgy, Warm Onions, Peppers ($12.00)
  
  Wild Cod Fish and Chips
  
  Jamaican Beer Batter, Tartar Sauce, Green Chili Aioli, Peppa Sauce ($17.00)
  
  Solomon's Burger
  
  Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Scotch Bonnet Papaya Aioli, Yucca Fries ($18.00)
Dinner Menu
- Bites
  
  S&K Yucca Fries
  
  Green Chili Aioli ($9.00)
  
  Shishito Peppers
  
  Orange Sugar Cane, Maldon Salt ($9.00)
  
  Warm Water Conch Salad
  
  Hot Chili Oil, Fresh Herbs, Crispy Fishbones ($12.00)
  
  Pulled Jerked Pork "Coco Bread" Sammies
  
  Pickled Onions, Chile Threads ($10.00)
  
  Rarebit Tickler Toast
  
  Melted Tickler Cheddar, Sweet Pepper Jam ($10.00)
  
  Mini Beef Pies
  
  Sazon Crema, Garlic Chive Purée ($12.00)
  
  Caribbean Lobster Sliders
  
  Toasted Buttered Bun, Celeriac Friseé Slaw, Green Sofrito Mayo ($18.00)
- Appetizers
  
  Jerked Japanese Eggplant
  
  Avocado, Garlic Tostones, Pumpkin seeds, Fried Okra ($14.00)
  
  Escovitch Skewers
  
  Crispy Porgy, Warm Onions, Peppers ($12.00)
  
  Spicy Kale and Green Papaya Salad
  
  Radish, Orange, Seeds, Sweet Potato Crisps, Sugar Cane Vinaigrette ($10.00)
  
  Gem Lettuce Wedge
  
  Thick Cut Bacon, Brown Buttered Radishes, Fresh Herbs, Goat Cheese, Lemon ($13.00)
  
  Saltfish & Cauliflower Fritters
  
  Ackee Remoulade ($13.00)
  
  Shrimp and Yam Sauce
  
  Roti, Lettuce, Peanut, Cilantro ($15.00)
- Mains
  
  Solomon's Burger
  
  Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Scotch Bonnet Papaya Aoili, Yuca Fries ($18.00)
  
  Spicy Cauliflower Steak
  
  Coconut Curry Yam Stew, Crunchy Channa, Minted Red Beet Vinaigrette ($23.00)
  
  Fish and Chips
  
  Jamaican Beer Batter Wild Cod, Tartar Sauce, Green Chili Aioli, Peppa Sauce ($17.00)
  
  Herb Grilled Whole Atlantic Porgy
  
  Served Semi-Boneless, Mango Emulsion ($22.00)
  
  Pan-Roasted Skate & Shrimp Rundown
  
  Delicata, Butternut & Spaghetti Squash, Mamey, Sage ($26.00)
  
  Curry Roasted Free Range Chicken & Johnny Bake
  
  Batata Yam, Sprouts, Gingered Chicken Jus ($25.00)
  
  Grilled 10oz Goat Chop
  
  Baby Potato Tostonés, Green Onion Ash, Wilted Tatsoi & Bok Choy, Molasses Vinaigrette ($36.00)
  
  12oz Prime New York Strip Steak
  
  Crispy Cornmeal Cou COu & Fried Okra, Scallion Chimichurri Butter, Red Wine Reduction ($38.00)
- Desserts
  Rum-Brulee
  Custard with a Rum Caramelized Shell
  
  For One: $8.00
  
  For Two: $13.00
  Coconut Tres Leche Cake
  
  Whipped Cream, Salted Caramel ($12.00)
Happy Hour
- Food
  
  Rarebit Tickler Toast
  
  Sweet Chili Jam, Worcestshire, Melted Tickler Cheddar ($7.00)
  
  Pulled Jerk Pork "Coco Bread" Sammies w/ Salad OR Yucca Fries
  
  Pickled Onions, Chili Threads ($10.00)
  
  S&K Yucca Fries
  
  Green Chili Aioli ($6.00)
  
  Warm Water Conch Salad
  
  Hot Chili Oil, Fresh Herbs, Chrispy Fishbones ($9.00)
  
  Cheezy Roti Flat Bread
  
  Pickled Onions, String Cheese, Sofrito Crema ($12.00)
  
  Escovitch Skewers
  
  Crispy Porgy, Warm Onions and Peppers ($9.00)
  
  Jerked Confit Chicken Wings
  
  Radish Salad ($8.00)
  
  Hot Bun and Cheese
  
  Salad, Mixed Pickles ($8.00)
  
  Shishito Peppers
  
  Maldon Salt, Scotch Bonnet Sugar Cane Syrup ($7.00)
  
  Beer Battered Cod Fish and Chips
  
  Tartar Sauce, Green Chili Aioli, Peppa Sauce ($14.00)
  
  Solomon's Burger
  
  Scotch Bonnet Papaya Aioli, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Yucca Fries ($15.00)
  
  1/2 Roasted Boneless Chicken and Salad
  
  Mixed Green Salad, Ginger Chicken Jus ($18.00)

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