December 13, 2016

New Year's Eve in Oceanfront Style

Local Florida residents and out of town guests alike are invited to ring in 2017 in oceanfront style at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa. McCoy’s Oceanfront, the resort’s beachfront restaurant whose namesake pays homage to the Prohibition-era William “Bill” McCoy, will host a New Year’s Eve Celebration complete with delectable dining, live entertainment, party favors and more.

Kicking off at 9 p.m., McCoy’s will be serving up a five-course prix-fixe menu prepared by Executive Chef Eric Kaszubinski. Priced at $135 per person, reservations also include a split of Champagne per couple, chocolate truffles, party favors, live entertainment and a Champagne toast at midnight.

The meal will begin with an amuse of Citrus Whipped Goat Cheese, Marcona Almond and Grilled Bread. Appetizer choices will include Charred Octopus with Fingerling Potato, Fennel and Smoked Paprika Lemon Oil; Fried Green Tomatoes and Sautéed Oysters with Bourbon Bacon Jam; or Charcuterie and Farm House Cheeses. A salad course will include a choice of Roasted Beets, Butternut Squash, Arugula, Feta, Pepitas and Maple Dijon Vinaigrette; Grilled Gem Lettuce with Fried Artichokes, Sweet Tomatoes, Poached Farm Egg and Caper Vinaigrette; or Baby Iceberg with Crisp Pork Belly, Pickled Shallots, Chipotle Green Goddess and Cornbread Crisps.

For the main course, diners will have a choice of Grilled Veal Chop with Wild Mushroom and Crab Ragout, Candied Corn Risotto and Braised Winter Greens; Florida Black Grouper with Saffron Rice Cakes, Snap Peas, Rock Shrimp and Sofrito; Grilled Quail and Pan Roasted Duck Sausage with Braised Savoy, Grain Mustard Spätzle and an Apple Fig Compote; 10 Ounce Grilled Bone-In Filet with Pickled Cipollini, Duck Fat Fingerling Fries, Bone Marrow Butter and a Red Wine Reduction; or Farro Mushroom Risotto with Tuscan Kale, English Peas and a Butternut Squash Puree. Dessert selections will include McCoy’s Rum Cake with Pickled Mango, Chantilly Cream and Salted Caramel; Chocolate Trio of Warm Chocolate Cake, Coffee Pot De Crème and Coco Nibs; or Key Lim Cheese Cake with Pineapple Compote, Strawberry Gastrique and Toasted Coconut.