Tomorrow, Friday, May 22, 2015, co-owners Dan Clark and Ed Hackett will reopen their popular BYOB, the Diving Horse, 2109 Dune Drive, Avalon, New Jersey, for its sixth season.
The partners will also welcome new Executive Chef Paul Carrier, a Maryland native, who has cooked at their seafood-focused restaurant in summers past. The restaurant, featuring ample outdoor seating, a modern farmhouse interior with reclaimed fixtures and bright, oversized windows, serves dinner nightly beginning at 5:00 p.m. and will remain open through Labor Day.
“We’re thrilled to have Chef Carrier taking the reins in the kitchen this summer,” notes Mr. Clark, a South Jersey native who has enjoyed many summers in Avalon. “This summer is going to be our best yet and our guests can expect the service and menu to be familiar and accessible and refined,” adds Mr. Hackett.
Chef Carrier’s menu of new American fare highlights coastal ingredients, many sourced from nearby farms and Cape May County fisherman. Menu items, which will change almost daily based upon availability, may include: The Diving Horse Wedge Salad with jumbo lump crabmeat, prosciutto, red onion, tomato, and fried herbs served with a Seven Mile Island dressing; Heirloom Tomato & Strawberry with house-made ricotta and basil; Calamari with pickled ramps and paprika; Barnegat Light Bay Scallops with farro risotto, English peas and fennel pesto. Dishes range in price from $8.00 – $36.00.
Since opening in summer 2010, the Diving Horse has taken its place as one of the most highly regarded restaurants along the Jersey coast. Last summer Philadelphia magazine named it one of the best restaurants in their annual “Summer Jersey Shore Guide.” “Easily Avalon’s best restaurant and one of the better specimens at the shore,” notes New Jersey Monthly.
For more information about the Diving Horse, or to make reservations, please call (609) 368-5000 or visit www.thedivinghorseavalon.com.
Bon Appétit!
TAD
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