Greetings from Carrboro,
What if it was HA HA HA? Can you imagine? Somehow Santa wouldn’t be, well, Santa. And god knows, having jolly St. Nick chortle HE HE HE would be so-so-so much worse. Because there’s no doubt that the man with the bag needs a certain trustworthy gravitas. He already dresses oddly, knows way too much about you, then sneaks into your house when you’re asleep while an assemblage of flying forest creatures waits on the roof. That’s a lot for a modern 6-year-old. So you really can’t give that guy a sketchy laugh. Period. It would not go well. Honestly, what kid is ever going to sit on that Santa’s lap?
It’s a little like calling one of the greatest of holiday meals, oven cooked beef. That does not sound at all delicious. Who’s ever gonna line up for that? Luckily someone figured it out. God bless whoever did. Children may have visions of sugarplums this time of year, but my visions tend to lean heavily in the Prime Rib direction. I salivate at the mere thought. And, yes, with all the usual suspects – mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, horseradish cream, and parker house rolls. It doesn’t get much better. Can I get a HO HO HO?
Prime Rib Night at Acme. Because I needed a good excuse. Next Wednesday and Thursday, December 20th & 21st. Not to worry, the kitchen will also have our regular menu for those whose holiday visions are filled with different treats. Either way, it’s time to celebrate. Reservations are recommended. We will only have so many orders of prime rib each night. I can’t wait.
And for those who would happily trade in their partridge in a pear tree for a carefree Christmas, the Acme Christmas Feast To Go is made for you. Made to serve two hungry souls, we’ve got everything you need to make the holiday merry. And if you’ve got friends coming over, you can order several. But the deadline for ordering is a week from today, December 22nd, unless we sell out beforehand. Cost for the feast for two is $90. Menu is below. Pickup will be on Christmas Eve, 2pm – 4pm. Why not gift yourself a little sanity this year? Certainly better than a pillow that looks like your dog.
Well, that’s all the news from Carrboro. The staff at Acme look forward to serving you soon.
Cheers,
The Staff at Acme
Serves 2 hungry souls
The Noshing Part
Mushroom Paté
Carolina Shrimp Cocktail
Cheese Crackers
Deviled Ham & Deviled Eggs
The Big Decision
Grilled Beef Filet
green peppercorn gastrique
or
Seared Scottish Salmon
lemon & caper beurre blanc
The Sides
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Perfect Mashed Potatoes
Bourbon-glazed Rainbow Carrots
The When-You-Wake-Up Part
Almond & Brown Sugar Coffee Cake