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TAPAS
AND
WINE
TO
TAKE
OVER
COLUMBUS
AVENUE
WITH
THE
OPENING
OF
CASA
POMONA
Longtime
Restaurateurs
Bring
Love
for
Spain
to
the
Streets
of
the
UWS
New
York,
NY
August
2012:
Adding
to
the
landscape
of
the
bustling
Upper
West
Side,
Casa
Pomona
(507
Columbus
Avenue,
between
84th
&
85th
St.,
212.362.3200),
a
new
Spanish
tapas
restaurant,
sets
the
stage
for
an
early
September
opening.
Longtime
Upper
West
Side
restaurateur
Sid
Gupta
(Pappardella,
Village
Pourhouse,
Hudson
Terrace,
Little
Town)
and
Marion
Maur,
who
successfully
ran
Marion's
Country
Kitchen
for
5
years
in
Woodstock,
NY,
are
bringing
their
own
inspiration
and
love
for
Spanish
culture
to
life.
Executive
Chef
Jodi
Bernhard,
hot
off
a
two-‐year
stint
with
Barcelona
Wine
Bar
&
Restaurant
in
Connecticut,
will
make
her
New
York
City
debut
as
the
dynamic
team
blends
the
warm
tradition
of
Spanish
hospitality
with
a
contemporary
look
and
feel,
as
seen
throughout
both
the
menu
and
design.
Casa
Pomona’s
menu
will
showcase
rich,
heartfelt
seasonal
cooking
with
a
focus
on
simple
yet
robust
flavors.
Leveraging
the
relationships
that
both
Maur
and
Bernhard
have
made
over
the
years
with
purveyors
and
farmers
in
the
Hudson
Valley,
seasonal
selections
from
farms
such
as
Taliaferro
Farms
(organic
produce),
Northwind
Farms
(pork,
beef
&
poultry,
free
roaming,
organic
and
grassfed)
and
Maplebrook
Farms
(dairy
and
cheese)
will
be
seen
throughout
the
menu.
Diners
will
enjoy
a
variety
of
inspired
small
plates
such
as
Albondigas
($8.00),
oxtail
stuffed
meatballs
served
with
tomato
sauce,
Pulpo
($10.50),
grilled
octopus,
confit
cherry
tomatoes,
pickled
celery
hearts,
Calcot
($7.00),
grilled
baby
leeks
with
romesco
and
a
staple
on
every
tapas
menu
but
with
a
twist
Croquetas
Varios
($7.50),
a
trio
of
croquetas
–
chorizo
and
cheese,
salt
cod
and
potato
(Chef
Bernhard’s
take
on
brandade)
and
a
sweet
and
salty
fig
and
walnut.
In
traditional
Spanish
style,
Casa
Pomona
will
be
a
destination
for
both
singles
as
well
as
group
dining
and
imbibing,
so
for
those
looking
to
satisfy
the
palate
of
a
group,
a
mix
and
match
Tiered
Tapas
will
allow
guests
to
enjoy
the
chef’s
selection
and
can
be
ordered
for
groups
of
4
people
-‐
$48,
6
people
-‐
$65
or
8
people
$80.
One
way
in
which
Chef
Bernhard
looks
to
set
Casa
Pomona
apart
will
be
with
the
paella;
sticking
to
tradition,
Casa
Pomona’s
paellas
will
not
mix
seafood
and
meat.
According
to
Chef
Bernhard,
“you
would
never
find
the
‘kitchen
sink’
approach
in
Spain,
wherein
nowadays
across
the
US
chefs
throw
everything
from
chorizo
and
chicken
to
clams,
mussels
and
scallops
into
one
dish.
In
Spain,
the
star
of
the
dish
is
rice
and
the
protein
is
simply
used
to
enrich
the
flavor
of
the
rice,
not
consume
the
dish.
My
paellas
will
tend
to
focus
on
one
protein
at
a
time
and
will
rotate
on
a
nightly
basis,
from
whole
fish,
to
duck
breast,
lobster
and
more.”
The
paella
will
be
offered
for
two
or
more,
starting
at
$19.50
per
person.
Under
the
Plato
del
Dia,
diners
can
also
expect
a
weekly
list
of
nightly
specials,
including:
Monday
-‐
Suckling
Pig,
Tuesday
-‐
Whole
Lobster
a
la
Plancha,
Wednesday
-‐
Coca
y
Ensalada,
Thursday
-‐
a
Whole
Fish
in
Salt
Crust,
Friday
–
Empanada
Gallega,
Saturday
–
Carne
Assada,
and
Sunday
–
Whole
Roast
Chicken.
A
striking
metal
top
bar
rooted
with
reclaimed
wood
sets
the
stage
for
Casa
Pomona’s
lively
beverage
program,
blending
Spanish
and
American
classics
with
local
and
premium
products.
The
menu
will
feature
a
twist
on
some
classics
such
as
a
play
off
the
legendary
Manhattan
cocktail
made
with
Templeton
American
Rye
Whisky
with
Spain’s
Legendary
Hidalgo
Oloroso
Sherry,
fresh
Lemon
juice
and
Agostino
bitters
and
Spain's
undeniable
favorite
cocktail,
the
gin
and
tonic,
featuring
fresh
seasonal
local
ingredients
Bluecoat
American
Dry
Gin,
made
locally
in
Philadelphia
and
homemade
Blueberry
Tonic.
An
extensive
wine
menu
proudly
comprised
of
more
than
two
thirds
of
specially
selected
Spanish
wines
will
include
Granbazan,
2011,
Albarino
from
Rias
Baixas,
Spain
and
Casa
Del
Mar,
Cava
Rose
from
Penedes,
Spain.
The
taps
will
be
flowing
at
Casa
Pomona
as
well,
along
with
a
house
made
red
and
white
Sangria
they
will
be
showcasing
Spanish
beer
Estrella
Damm
and
their
love
for
all
things
local
with
a
revolving
brew
from
Southampton
Public
House.
The
inspiration
for
the
design
was
derived
from
both
Gupta
and
Maur
and
executed
by
industry
veterans
KGUK
Designs
(The
Smith,
Fatty
Cue,
Boqueria,
Almond).
The
design
divides
the
114
seat
Casa
Pomona
into
distinct
spaces
each
offering
a
unique
environment
to
enjoy
the
complete
menu.
The
front
of
the
restaurant
creates
an
energetic
and
convivial
environment,
perfect
for
singles
or
groups.
With
a
mix
of
industrial
and
rustic
touches
the
seating
is
comprised
of
high
and
low
communal
tables,
all
made
from
a
single
Cherry
tree
from
Maur’s
hometown
of
Woodstock
and
crafted
by
Woodstock
Green
Lumber.
A
custom-‐ made
chandelier
sweeps
from
the
ceiling
and
a
variety
of
antique
sconces
from
the
Spanish
Pavilion
of
the
1964
World’s
Fair
adorn
the
walls.
The
back
sets
the
tone
for
a
more
traditional,
intimate
dining
experience
with
comfortable
banquet
seating
and
warm
lighting.
The
highlight
of
the
room
is
the
expansive
17.5
foot
hand
painted
mural
titled
“Pomona”
created
by
Spanish
artist
Eduardo
Anievas
Cortines
(www.eduardoanievas.com)
and
inspired
by
a
Castilian
landscape
and
Pomona,
the
Roman
goddess
of
fruitful
abundance.
Casa
Pomona
will
also
feature
outdoor
seating
for
14
.
Casa
Pomona
will
open
for
dinner
in
early
September
with
brunch
service
starting
later
this
Fall.
#
#
#
KB
Network
News
Kylene
Sullivan
Annabelle
Abouab
(212)
777-‐3455
[email protected]
TAPAS
AND
WINE
TO
TAKE
OVER
COLUMBUS
AVENUE
WITH
THE
OPENING
OF
CASA
POMONA
Longtime
Restaurateurs
Bring
Love
for
Spain
to
the
Streets
of
the
UWS
New
York,
NY
August
2012:
Adding
to
the
landscape
of
the
bustling
Upper
West
Side,
Casa
Pomona
(507
Columbus
Avenue,
between
84th
&
85th
St.,
212.362.3200),
a
new
Spanish
tapas
restaurant,
sets
the
stage
for
an
early
September
opening.
Longtime
Upper
West
Side
restaurateur
Sid
Gupta
(Pappardella,
Village
Pourhouse,
Hudson
Terrace,
Little
Town)
and
Marion
Maur,
who
successfully
ran
Marion's
Country
Kitchen
for
5
years
in
Woodstock,
NY,
are
bringing
their
own
inspiration
and
love
for
Spanish
culture
to
life.
Executive
Chef
Jodi
Bernhard,
hot
off
a
two-‐year
stint
with
Barcelona
Wine
Bar
&
Restaurant
in
Connecticut,
will
make
her
New
York
City
debut
as
the
dynamic
team
blends
the
warm
tradition
of
Spanish
hospitality
with
a
contemporary
look
and
feel,
as
seen
throughout
both
the
menu
and
design.
Casa
Pomona’s
menu
will
showcase
rich,
heartfelt
seasonal
cooking
with
a
focus
on
simple
yet
robust
flavors.
Leveraging
the
relationships
that
both
Maur
and
Bernhard
have
made
over
the
years
with
purveyors
and
farmers
in
the
Hudson
Valley,
seasonal
selections
from
farms
such
as
Taliaferro
Farms
(organic
produce),
Northwind
Farms
(pork,
beef
&
poultry,
free
roaming,
organic
and
grassfed)
and
Maplebrook
Farms
(dairy
and
cheese)
will
be
seen
throughout
the
menu.
Diners
will
enjoy
a
variety
of
inspired
small
plates
such
as
Albondigas
($8.00),
oxtail
stuffed
meatballs
served
with
tomato
sauce,
Pulpo
($10.50),
grilled
octopus,
confit
cherry
tomatoes,
pickled
celery
hearts,
Calcot
($7.00),
grilled
baby
leeks
with
romesco
and
a
staple
on
every
tapas
menu
but
with
a
twist
Croquetas
Varios
($7.50),
a
trio
of
croquetas
–
chorizo
and
cheese,
salt
cod
and
potato
(Chef
Bernhard’s
take
on
brandade)
and
a
sweet
and
salty
fig
and
walnut.
In
traditional
Spanish
style,
Casa
Pomona
will
be
a
destination
for
both
singles
as
well
as
group
dining
and
imbibing,
so
for
those
looking
to
satisfy
the
palate
of
a
group,
a
mix
and
match
Tiered
Tapas
will
allow
guests
to
enjoy
the
chef’s
selection
and
can
be
ordered
for
groups
of
4
people
-‐
$48,
6
people
-‐
$65
or
8
people
$80.
One
way
in
which
Chef
Bernhard
looks
to
set
Casa
Pomona
apart
will
be
with
the
paella;
sticking
to
tradition,
Casa
Pomona’s
paellas
will
not
mix
seafood
and
meat.
According
to
Chef
Bernhard,
“you
would
never
find
the
‘kitchen
sink’
approach
in
Spain,
wherein
nowadays
across
the
US
chefs
throw
everything
from
chorizo
and
chicken
to
clams,
mussels
and
scallops
into
one
dish.
In
Spain,
the
star
of
the
dish
is
rice
and
the
protein
is
simply
used
to
enrich
the
flavor
of
the
rice,
not
consume
the
dish.
My
paellas
will
tend
to
focus
on
one
protein
at
a
time
and
will
rotate
on
a
nightly
basis,
from
whole
fish,
to
duck
breast,
lobster
and
more.”
The
paella
will
be
offered
for
two
or
more,
starting
at
$19.50
per
person.
Under
the
Plato
del
Dia,
diners
can
also
expect
a
weekly
list
of
nightly
specials,
including:
Monday
-‐
Suckling
Pig,
Tuesday
-‐
Whole
Lobster
a
la
Plancha,
Wednesday
-‐
Coca
y
Ensalada,
Thursday
-‐
a
Whole
Fish
in
Salt
Crust,
Friday
–
Empanada
Gallega,
Saturday
–
Carne
Assada,
and
Sunday
–
Whole
Roast
Chicken.
A
striking
metal
top
bar
rooted
with
reclaimed
wood
sets
the
stage
for
Casa
Pomona’s
lively
beverage
program,
blending
Spanish
and
American
classics
with
local
and
premium
products.
The
menu
will
feature
a
twist
on
some
classics
such
as
a
play
off
the
legendary
Manhattan
cocktail
made
with
Templeton
American
Rye
Whisky
with
Spain’s
Legendary
Hidalgo
Oloroso
Sherry,
fresh
Lemon
juice
and
Agostino
bitters
and
Spain's
undeniable
favorite
cocktail,
the
gin
and
tonic,
featuring
fresh
seasonal
local
ingredients
Bluecoat
American
Dry
Gin,
made
locally
in
Philadelphia
and
homemade
Blueberry
Tonic.
An
extensive
wine
menu
proudly
comprised
of
more
than
two
thirds
of
specially
selected
Spanish
wines
will
include
Granbazan,
2011,
Albarino
from
Rias
Baixas,
Spain
and
Casa
Del
Mar,
Cava
Rose
from
Penedes,
Spain.
The
taps
will
be
flowing
at
Casa
Pomona
as
well,
along
with
a
house
made
red
and
white
Sangria
they
will
be
showcasing
Spanish
beer
Estrella
Damm
and
their
love
for
all
things
local
with
a
revolving
brew
from
Southampton
Public
House.
The
inspiration
for
the
design
was
derived
from
both
Gupta
and
Maur
and
executed
by
industry
veterans
KGUK
Designs
(The
Smith,
Fatty
Cue,
Boqueria,
Almond).
The
design
divides
the
114
seat
Casa
Pomona
into
distinct
spaces
each
offering
a
unique
environment
to
enjoy
the
complete
menu.
The
front
of
the
restaurant
creates
an
energetic
and
convivial
environment,
perfect
for
singles
or
groups.
With
a
mix
of
industrial
and
rustic
touches
the
seating
is
comprised
of
high
and
low
communal
tables,
all
made
from
a
single
Cherry
tree
from
Maur’s
hometown
of
Woodstock
and
crafted
by
Woodstock
Green
Lumber.
A
custom-‐ made
chandelier
sweeps
from
the
ceiling
and
a
variety
of
antique
sconces
from
the
Spanish
Pavilion
of
the
1964
World’s
Fair
adorn
the
walls.
The
back
sets
the
tone
for
a
more
traditional,
intimate
dining
experience
with
comfortable
banquet
seating
and
warm
lighting.
The
highlight
of
the
room
is
the
expansive
17.5
foot
hand
painted
mural
titled
“Pomona”
created
by
Spanish
artist
Eduardo
Anievas
Cortines
(www.eduardoanievas.com)
and
inspired
by
a
Castilian
landscape
and
Pomona,
the
Roman
goddess
of
fruitful
abundance.
Casa
Pomona
will
also
feature
outdoor
seating
for
14
.
Casa
Pomona
will
open
for
dinner
in
early
September
with
brunch
service
starting
later
this
Fall.
#
#
#
