New Web Presence

Hello, Readers! We will be switching to our new blogspot identity on the web soon. Please update your favorites with the following location:

www.zotbar.blogspot.com

You will find our new information and on-goings, with upcoming special events and sample menus at www.zotbar.blogspot.com -- BOOKMARK IT TODAY!

We are always happy to have you as our guest and look forward to your next visit! Cheers!

Do you like throwing sharp objects?

...then join our team in the Olde English Dart League Competition this fall! We are gearing up to win first place this time, after finishing second to the Shamrock Pub last winter.

Matches are scheduled on Tuesday nights at different area bars. You don't have to be a pro and women are also encouraged to join.

If interested, please contact Charles @ the bar.

NEW SUMMER HOURS

We will be closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week starting August 4th, 2009 to work on our tan lines! Thankful for the warmer weather we wish you all a wonderful summer.

We will also be closed August 23rd through the 27th for our Vodoo Brewing Company Camping Trip. If you would like to join the festivities and visit a beautiful part of PA and one of the states fastest growing ( nationally contending) breweries (and our good friends!) email zottechef@gmail.com or call ZOT @ 267.639.3260 to speak with Bernard about the details.

-Also-
We have blue crabs on special by the Baker's Full or Half dozen in the Beer Bar while supplies last.

Come in and get messy with it!

(Na na na na na- get messy with it)

See you soon!

Father's Day 2009 @ ZoT

Join us for a celebration of bier, meat, and all things manly!

Spend some QT with Dad ... Show him you have taste ... Show him you love him

 ! ... with out breaking the budget ... !

$ 25

Beef and Bier Menu

First course, your choice of: 

Soup

-or-

Salad

Second course, your choice of:

Brochette of Mixed Meats

of the wild variety

-or-

1 Kilo of Mussels

(over 50 varieties to choose from)

-PLUS-

Complimentary Draught Bier of your choice 

to accompany your meal!

Open for Brunch 

EVERY SUNDAY

From 11 am - 3 pm

1/2 Priced Draughts - $3 BLT Bloody Marys - $3 Hand Squeezed Mimosas

Open for Dinner

EVERY DAY

From 5 pm - 10 pm

Reverse Happy Hour 

EVERY NIGHT 

From 10 pm - 12 midnight

1/2 Priced Draughts

Enjoy your Memorial Day!

ZoT will be closed Sunday, May 24th, 2009 and Monday, May 25th, 2009. 

Go fishing! Have a BBQ! Miss all of us!!!

Hey, now. Wipe those tears away; we will reopen for dinner at 5 pm Tuesday, May 26th, 2009.

See you then : )

Details about the Beef and Beer Father's Day Prix Fix soon to come...

Beer Pairings for Flintsone!

12% Imports have released the beer list to accompany our Flintsone menu:

Crispy Cricket Panang will be paired with a sparkling brut provided by Palatuer Imports

Potato and Black Bear Salad will be paired with Kalle Triple- Brouwerij Brouwkot

Kangaroo TarTar will be paired with t' Gaverhopke Extra- Brouwerij Gaverhopke

Python, Frog, & Scorpion Soup will be paired with Piet Agoras- Brouwerij Het Alternatief

African Lion RibEye will be paired with Tourney Black (Noir)- Brasserie De Cazeau

Grass Jelly, Tapioca, & Mango Sorbet will be paired with Sint Carnaris Triple- Sint Carnaris Brouwerij 

Reservations are filling up fast!

Please call or visit to save your spot ... Don't wait too long!

Fight Night @ ZoT

BRING IT ON! 

PACQUIAO vs HATTON

Live in Las Vegas

Saturday, May 2nd, 830pm @ the Beer Bar

Watch the fight on our HDTVs while enjoying $3 Palm Draughts. Plus Late-Night Happy Hour gets you half-priced mussels and draught pours! (It is also rumored that a crazy duuude buys shots for everyone if his contender wins!)

Labeled the pound-for-pound king in the realm of boxing, Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines is going up against England's Ricky Hatton, champion holder of the junior welterweight title. It will be a battle amongst the best as Ricky Hatton has never lost a bout at 140 pounds and Manny Pacquiao is attempting a sixth weight-division-win to tie the record of Oscar de la Hoya. ESPN.com lists their differences as such:

PACQUIAO

Age: 30

W-L-D: 48-3-2

KO: 37

Height: 5' 6 1/2"

Reach: 67"

HATTON

Age: 30

W-L-D: 45-1-0

KO: 32

Height: 5' 7 1/2"

Reach: 65"

Watch the beads of sweat fly off their brows as the gloves start pounding on our Hi-Definition TVs with your friends! And if you don't like boxing, come in anyway for our food and beverage specials and free WiiFit and Foosball! We hope to see you there!

Menu (subject to change)

MOTHERS DAY DINNER

Sunday, May 10^th, 2009

4 pm - 9 pm

$35

 

1^ST COURSE, YOUR CHOICE OF

 

• LOBSTER BISQUE WITH COGNAC

 

• BLACK TRUFFLED CAESAR SALAD

 

• WILD MUSHROOMS IN PUFF PASTRY

 

• SHRIMP BROCHETTE WITH GARLICKED FAVA BEANS

 

 

2^ND COURSE, YOUR CHOICE OF

 

• CHICKEN BREAST WITH WILTED SPINACH AND WILD MUSHROOMS, SERVED WITH POMMES PUREE

 

• PORK LOIN PICCATA ON ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH A LEMON CAPER BUTTER SAUCE

 

• ROAST MONKFISH ON A BED OF WILTED LEEKS WITH A GOAT CHEESE AND CAVIAR SAUCE

 

• BUTCHERS PLATE – FILET MIGNON, DUCK, RIB-EYE, HANGING TENDER, AND WILD BOAR SAUSAGE ON COUSCOUS HARISSA

 

• WILD MUSHROOM ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

 

 

       DESSERT, YOUR CHOICE OF

 

• CRÈME BRULEE

 

• POT AU CHOCOLATE

 

• CREPES DAMME BLANCHE

 

• FRESH FRUIT CHAMPAGNE

 

..and for those Moms and G-Moms that can hang…

stay for our

NIGHTLY Happy Hour

10 pm – 12 am

½ Priced Draughts

Menu (subject to change)

MOTHERS DAY BRUNCH

Sunday, May 10^th, 2009

11am- 3 pm

$25

 

1^ST COURSE, YOUR CHOICE OF

 

 

• BLACK TRUFFLED CAESAR SALAD

 

• LOBSTER BISQUE

 

• WILD MUSHROOMS IN PUFF PASTRY

 

 

 

2^ND COURSE, YOUR CHOICE OF

 

• EGGS BENEDICT WITH CRISPY PARMA HAM

 

• STEAK AND EGGS

 

• SALMON ON WILTED SPINACH, MOUSSELINE

 

 

 

DESSERT, YOUR CHOICE OF

 

• CRÈME BRULEE

 

• POT AU CHOCOLATE

 

• CREPES DAMME BLANCHE

 

• FRESH FRUIT CHAMPAGNE

 

Also- Enjoy $3 mimosas, $3 BLT Bloody MARYquins, (that’s a Bloody Mary made with our house-made bacon vodka, of course!) and half priced draughts EVERY Sunday Brunch.

 

Show Mom you love her with great food and drink that won’t kill your wallet!

Menu (subject to change)

ZoT’s Annual

FLINTSTONE DINNER

Wednesday, MAY 13, 2009

$95

 

·      CRISPY CRICKETS ‘N’ PANANG SATAY SAUCE

 

·      WARM POTATO and SMOKED BLACK BEAR SALAD TOSSED IN CREAMY HORSERADISH VINAIGERTTE ATOP OF APPLE CIDERED WATERCRESS.

 

·      TARTAR OF KANGAROO TOPPED WITH FOIE GRAS, CORNSHOOTS, BASIL OIL DRIZZLES.

 

·      PYTHON ATE THE FROG LEG SOUP, SCORPION, FIDDLEHEAD FERNS, BONITO FLAKES.

 

·      AFRICAN LION RIB EYE, OREGON BLACK TRUFFLE MORELS, WHITE AND GREEN ASPARAGUS, LOBSTER MASH.

 

·      GRASS JELLY, TAPIOCA PEARLS IN COCONUT CREAM, FRESH MANGO SORBET.

 

12 Degree Imports will pair each course with a complimentary beer the night of the event included in the seat price.

 

Reservations require active credit card information and 48 hours notice regarding any cancellations.

 

A maximum 65 seats available in single seating format. Wait List “reservations” will be taken as alternates in the wake of cancellations.

 

Reception begins at 6:30 pm. Guests will be ushered to their seats at 7:15 pm. First course will be served promptly at 7:30 pm. 

Mother's Day!

Menu coming soon!

3 Course Brunch Prix Fix 

$25

From 11 am- 3 pm

1/2 Priced Draughts

-and-

$3 fresh squeezed Mimosas

$3 BLT Bloody MARYquins

3 Course Dinner Prix Fix 

$35

From 4 pm- 9 pm

Restaurant wide!

And don't forget - for those Mom's and GMom's that can hang-

ZoT's

NIGHTLY Happy Hour

From 10 pm- 12 am

1/2 Priced Draughts

Menu 04.15.09

 

Fern Morgan Memorial Menu

 

June 22, 1937 -  April 04, 2009

 

 

First course, your choice of:

 

v   Nettle Soup, toasted pine nuts

v   Grilled Foie Gras, wilted arugula, black brandied cherries

v   Garlic butter smothered Frog Legs

v   Country Pate, Tierenteyn Mustard

v   Fried Smelts, jalapeno chervil aioli

 

Second course, your choice of:

 

v   Garlic studded roast Leg of Lamb, braised red cabbage, garlic mash

v   Pan Seared Salmon, cream of black truffled gnocchi, salsify

v   1 Kilo of Mussels, friets:

·      Bruxelles- Bacon, leek, goat cheese, garlic, witt bier

·      Jamacian- Green curry, coconut milk, Red Stripe Lager

·      Red Devil- Tomato, harissa, witt bier

v   Grilled NY Strip, Black Pepper sauce, garlic friets

v   Asparagus Risotto, aged parmesan

 

Third course, your choice of:

 

v   Tres Leches Cake

v   Mini Candied Apples

v   Chocolate Cappuccino

Benefit Memorial Dinner

This is the mass email we sent out to our patrons, friends, and business associates: 

Dear ZoT customers;

 

Today around 4 AM, Fern Morgan, sister to longtime Zot employee Richard "Pops" Morgan, passed away.  Pops, age 67, has been a member of the ZoT family since the restaurant's opening, and has been devastated by the loss of his beloved sister.  Aware of the astronomical cost of funerals, we, the management and staff of ZoT, have decided to throw a benefit dinner in Pops' and Fern's honor. 

 

Chef Bernard has created a specialty three-course dinner for Wednesday, April 15th, for the price of $30 per person, which will be available during dining room hours from 5PM until 10PM.  100% of the profits from the dinner will go towards assisting Pops with funeral costs, which can range anywhere between $1,600 to $6,000.  Not only will you be able to sample ZoT's delicious Belgian delicacies at an affordable price, but you'll be helping out a member of our family in need. 

 

Feel free to come in and get a Belgian draft or glass of wine in Fern's honor.  Donations are welcomed.

 

Please help us support this loyal big-hearted member of our family. Any amount you can give will help in a huge way. We appreciate your compassion and generosity. 

Please visit: opentable.com to make reservations. 

Palm Sunday!

Starting Easter Sunday -EVERY SUNDAY- @ 3pm $3 Palm Belgian Strong Pale Ale while you play darts! There's foosball too! Everything else at the bar (12 American Craft Draughts + rail liquor) is only $5. Cash only. Don't miss out upstairs in t'Zottekot. 

Glass Grenade Productions brings us live music

Iiiiinnnnnn t'Zottekot!!! TONIGHT!  

Doors open at 9 pm, please bring ID and your dancing shoes!  

Codename will be lighting up the stage with their amazing tunes and their LITERAL light show!! Also joining Codename will be a DJ and The Improv- a musician group compiled of Jon Joffe (Codename himself), Ian McGuire (MJ), Ilya Stemkovsky (BPast), and Brendan Johnson (The Juice)- for a super jam fest.  

The cover is $10 (well worth it for this fantastic spectical of musical talent... plus a light show, HELLO!)(light show!) 

All drinks at the bar are $5 cash... this includes 12 American Craft Draughts and rail liquor options (not to mention an excuse to talk to the smoking hot bartender Alexis! Bat those eye lashes gentleman! Swoon, swoon, swoon...)  

Limited bar menu available upon request.  

Be there or be square... ...and nothing is worse than a square. : )

Park in either Park America garages on the corner of 2nd and Lombard and bring your ticket in to be validated, upstairs or down, $3 on weekdays/$10 on Friday or Saturday... Don't be a victim of the PPA ever again! Eat and drink in peace knowing your car is safe and ticket free. See you tonight!

Also- Thank you for all the support in making Foie Gras Week such a monumental success! We'll be announcing the winners this week once the critique cards are all in from the participating establishments and can be counted. Oh the suspense!

Foie Gras Week 2009

March 13th - 19th, 2009

ZoT will be participating in Foie Gras Week 2009, offering $5.00 Foie Gras Special Plates to heighten foie gras awareness and attainability for our foodie guests. 

Order our $5.00 Foie Gras Special and complete a Guest Critique Card for a chance to win a FREE DINNER. Your vote will count as the dish presentation, flavor, and innovation ratings will be tabulated to award the "Best Foie Gras Dish" to the Restaurant-Voted-Best. FREE DINNER Prize will then be awarded by the Restaurant-Voted-Best to the individual with most critique submissions.

For more information and a list of other participating restaurants, please visit:

www.foiegrasweek.blogspot.com

Stone Brewery Dinner Menu

03.04.09

 

 

 STONE PALE ALE

Aperitief

 

INDIA PALE ALE

Shelled sautéed mussels, light curry, crème fraiche,

smoked salmon, trout caviar

 

SMOKED PORTER

Moulard Duck and turnip confit,

Oregon black truffle, foie gras froth

 

ARROGANT BASTARD

Dover Sole Filet, wilted leeks, fig jam

 

OAKED AGED ARROGANT BASTARD

Elk and Caledonian Shrimp brochette,

fennel and dill pollen salad

Complimentary dessert and after dinner drink

 

 

Bier Fest Details...

We start our WEEK LONG Bier Fest TONIGHT!

The kick-off party begins at 8pm, upstairs, in t'Zottekot (AKA the Bathroom Bar)
There will be Palm and Rodenbach free tastings downstairs and discounted draughts all night...
All draughts on the list below are upstairs at the $5 cash bar minus the Reading which we are offering tonight only at $3
as well as a specialty Belgian Jenever Depth Charge priced at $6
DON'T MISS IT! (There's also a DJ so you can dance off that beer belly!)
Sponsored by Palm- Belgian Strong Pale Ale

t‘Zottekot Draughts
No Crap On Tap!

Brooklyn Chocolate Stout
Otter Creek Copper Ale
Peak Organic Nut Brown
Troeg’s Troegenator
Ace Honey Pear Cider
Gritty’s Pub Ale
Dock Street Rye IPA
Penn Kaiser Pilsner
Reading Premium
Ballast Point Yellow Tale Pale Ale
Lagunitas (Kronic) Censored Ale
Ithaca Apricot Wheat

-plus-
Grischkirshner Austrian Wiesse

Saturday, Feb. 28th, 2009- Try all these beers at once!
$25 cash only tasting- Hey!- We call it the Get Lucky Tasting for a reason!!
13 ten ounce pours... AKA the Kill The Keg Party.
Legacy Hedonism is next up if we can kick a draught... have you got it in you?
UPSTAIRS @ ZoT
8pm

Sunday, March 1st, 2009- Sunday Brunch!
1/2 Priced Draughts
$3 BLT Bloody MARYquins and Mimosas, $5 Blood Orange Mimosas
Mussels, Omelets, and Benedict OH MY!
11am-3pm

Monday, March 2nd, 2009- Mussel Flex
Sponsored by Global Beer Network
(who brings you Gulden Draak, Pirrat, Petrus, Wittekerke, Bornem and more...)
globalbeernetwork.com
ALL-U-CAN-EAT-MUSSELS
$25 cash only which includes- 1 Kilo sized servings as long as you can go in all 50 varieties
a special salad or soup to start, friets, and a tasting of a draught or program wine ALL NIGHT
The contest starts at 8pm, Daniel from GBN will be judging AND participating!
He will distribute prizes from GBN to the contestants who kill the most kilos!
Come flex your mussels : )

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009-
Informal Meet-n-Greet with GBN
Daniel will return to chat, drink, and eat with our guests at about 8pm
Expect to see their draughts on our lines:
Pirrat
Gulden Draak
Petrus Dubble
and
Wittekerke
GUARANTEED!
Questions, comments, name dropping- there's time for all.

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009-
STONE BREWERY DINNER
$55 4 course Prix Fix
(Food menu TBA- check our website: zotrestaurant.blogspot.com for more details)
The beers to be paired:
Stone Pale Ale
1st course: IPA
2nd course: Smoked Porter
3rd course: Arrogant Bastard
4th course: OAKED Arrogant Bastard
Please visit: OpenTable.com to make reservations!

Thursday, March 5th, 2009-
Send Off Soiree!
AKA The Duvel Green Kick-Off Party!
Think of it as ST. Patty's Day early...
No, the beer's not green OR environmentally friendly but it is a young, robust, lower ABV Duvel premier brew!
What's better than that!?
I'll tell you:
There will be a Duvel representative present to discuss the new beer and Duvel's point of view!
ATTN: This premier is a inter-establishment event.
There are 13 other pub's debuting Duvel Green on this night, 10 in Philly alone...
Support this amazing brew with us and enjoy free tastings all night.

True Beer Lovers Need One More Week!

Ssssooooo join the festivities at ZoT's BierFest 02.27.09- 03.15.09!!!!!

FEB 27th is our KICK OFF PARTY, sponsored by Palm Strong Pale Ale, starting at 8pm upstairs in the Zottekot. 12 different $5 American Craft Draughts plus liquor plus ..PARTY!.. hello we said PARTY. $5 cash bar, ID a must.

FEB 28th would be the night of our Lucky 13 beer tasting. $25 cash buys you TWELVE 10 oz. American Craft Brews plus 1 Austrian Wiesse! Also upstairs in the Zottekot. Don't forget that ID!

MARCH 1st helps you recover with our Drunkard's Hangover Brunch. 11am-3pm featuring $3 Bloody MARYquins and 1/2 priced draughts downstairs at our infamous beer bar. 

MARCH 2nd means bring your game! The beer bar will be transformed for "Mussel Flex" the ULTIMATE All-U-Can-Eat Challenge! The feast starts at 8pm. Sponsored by Global Beer Network.

MARCH 3rd is the informal Meet-and-Greet with Global Beer Network which includes free tastings and discounted draughts. Downstairs. Be there! 

MARCH 4th is the night of decadence. We will be hosting the Stone Brewery Beer Dinner which is a 4-course $55 starting at 8pm in our beautiful dining room. Reservations recommended. 

MARCH 5th is the close of the week as well as our Duvel Green Kick Off Party beginning at 8pm. Its a party (what'd we say about that word!?) as well as a free tasting of this fantastic new beer from Duvel. 

See you then! 

(@ZoT!) 
122 South Lombard St 
267.639.3260 
opentable.com to reserve

Naughty Pre-Valentines Party

Thursday, February 12th

Let's get this party weekend started 

with the beats of DJ Mojado (myspace.com/dj_mojado)

and $3 drink specials from 9pm to midnight!

NO COVER!!! 

ID required

"For My Valentine..." Menu

February 14th, 2009

Consider it your $40 French Kiss!

Course 1- your choice of:

Boudin Blanc, caramelized apple, shallot calvados jus frisee, crispy pork belly
Mussel, spinach, wine, cream, swiss cheese gratin

Endive, watercress, raddicchio, goat cheese, rostido walnut vinaigrette

Tuna tartar, caper, onion, anchovy, mustard, parsley, caviar creme fraiche

Course 2- your choice of:

Roasted chicken, tarragon essence, purple mash potato, haricot vert

Lamb stew, duck confit, pork sausage, cannelini beans, root vegetables

Grilled salmon, brussel sprout, pine nut, lemon peel spicy saffron butter

Seared Cod, nicoise, garlic, tomato, creamed chard polenta

Course 3- your choice of:

Apple tart, chantilly, vanilla bean ice cream

Red fruit, riesling sabayon

Chocolate mousse, lavender frost

Meringue, egg milk sauce, caramel

Book your reservation now!

267.639.3260 or opentable.com

 

Valentine's Day menu has been created and will be prepared by our guest -the illustrious Chef Francis Devilliers; he and his Provencal approach will be in our kitchen the 11th through the 14th.

Restaurant Week YEAR ROUND

We proudly announce our Restaurant Week Menu Available All-Year-Round at ZoT

3-course menu for $25 (excluding beverage, tax, and gratuity)

APPETIZERS

choice of 

* Corn Bisque *

* Caesar Salad *

* Mushroom Ragout *

* Belgian Endive & Arugula Salad with Fried Mussels and a Mango Vinaigrette *

MAIN COURSES

choice of

* Chicken Breast Cordon Bleu, Pommes Croquette *

* Flemish Beef Stew *

* Wild Mushroom Risotto, Aged Parmesan *

* Salmon over Wilted Leeks with Pommes Puree and Delirium Tremens Beer Sauce *

ENDING WITH CHEF'S CHOICE DESSERT

Best of all, it's available year-round!

(items subject to product availability)

Obama Inaugural Celebration 2009

Join us Tuesday, January 20th

during our inaugural celebration for 

OBAMA & 2009

$20.09 INAUGURAL MENU

Appetizers

- Caesar Salad

- Brussel Mussel Chowder

- Cheese Croquette

Main Plates

- 1 kilo Mussels Obama with Friets

- Black Pepper Flambeed Hanging Tender, Garlic Friets

- Salmon Hawaii, Pineapple Basil

Desserts

- Molten Chocolate Coulis over Profiterole

- Coffee