$8 for Cheese Fondue for Up to Four People at The JakeWalk on Smith St. ($16 Value)
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- Premium meats & cheeses
- Extensive wine & spirits list
- Warm, vintage atmosphere
Certain kinds of dining necessitate the invention of new utensils: Asian cooking begat chopsticks, clam chowder brought about the crazy straw, and now there are forks long enough to keep scalding cheese away from hands. Skinny dip with today's Groupon: for $8 you get cheese fondue for up to four people at The JakeWalk on Smith Street, in Brooklyn (a $16 value).
The JakeWalk is a welcoming retreat that pays homage to old-fashioned speakeasies with an impressive menu of libations to complement gourmet American fare. You and a group of up to three friendly strangers can enjoy fondue paired with delectable dippables. Guests will receive a miniaturized cauldron filled with a blended potion of sublimely melted cheddar (aged 5 years) and cave-aged swiss cheese. Enjoy these treats with a variety of stickable savories including apples, salami, and bread. Although not covered in this deal, The JakeWalk also offers a menu of other fine meats and cheeses, as well as an extensive list of domestic and foreign wines, premium aged scotches, and other luxurious spirits and specialty cocktails.
Taking its name from an unfortunate condition brought about during Prohibition, The JakeWalk is a bar that celebrates the constitutional right to laugh at friends and drink booze. The ambient glow of candlelight and soft light shimmering from vintage chandeliers creates a warm atmosphere to enjoy inebriants and good company. The helpful, knowledgeable staff is more than happy to answer questions regarding the menu or meal pairings.
Reviews
New York magazine) named The JakeWalk a critic's pick. Scheky's, Serious Eats: New York, Eat it: the Brooklyn Food Blog, and the New York Times also featured The JakeWalk. Ninety-eight Yelpers give the restaurant an average of four stars and 93% of Urbanspooners recommend it.
- The skinny little bar has a swanky, Prohibition-era appeal, with at least one barkeep sporting lamb chop sideburns and the wait-staff wearing button-up shirts with their ties tucked in. – Kate Klonick, New York magazine
- The staff is knowledgeable and quick to suggest a pairing for cured meats, caviar, and cheeses, including a fondue of the day. – Shecky's
- Premium meats & cheeses
- Extensive wine & spirits list
- Warm, vintage atmosphere
Certain kinds of dining necessitate the invention of new utensils: Asian cooking begat chopsticks, clam chowder brought about the crazy straw, and now there are forks long enough to keep scalding cheese away from hands. Skinny dip with today's Groupon: for $8 you get cheese fondue for up to four people at The JakeWalk on Smith Street, in Brooklyn (a $16 value).
The JakeWalk is a welcoming retreat that pays homage to old-fashioned speakeasies with an impressive menu of libations to complement gourmet American fare. You and a group of up to three friendly strangers can enjoy fondue paired with delectable dippables. Guests will receive a miniaturized cauldron filled with a blended potion of sublimely melted cheddar (aged 5 years) and cave-aged swiss cheese. Enjoy these treats with a variety of stickable savories including apples, salami, and bread. Although not covered in this deal, The JakeWalk also offers a menu of other fine meats and cheeses, as well as an extensive list of domestic and foreign wines, premium aged scotches, and other luxurious spirits and specialty cocktails.
Taking its name from an unfortunate condition brought about during Prohibition, The JakeWalk is a bar that celebrates the constitutional right to laugh at friends and drink booze. The ambient glow of candlelight and soft light shimmering from vintage chandeliers creates a warm atmosphere to enjoy inebriants and good company. The helpful, knowledgeable staff is more than happy to answer questions regarding the menu or meal pairings.
Reviews
New York magazine) named The JakeWalk a critic's pick. Scheky's, Serious Eats: New York, Eat it: the Brooklyn Food Blog, and the New York Times also featured The JakeWalk. Ninety-eight Yelpers give the restaurant an average of four stars and 93% of Urbanspooners recommend it.
- The skinny little bar has a swanky, Prohibition-era appeal, with at least one barkeep sporting lamb chop sideburns and the wait-staff wearing button-up shirts with their ties tucked in. – Kate Klonick, New York magazine
- The staff is knowledgeable and quick to suggest a pairing for cured meats, caviar, and cheeses, including a fondue of the day. – Shecky's
Need To Know Info
About Brooklyn Wine Exchange / Stinky Bklyn / The Jake Walk / Smith and Vine [gourmet]
"I feel a little like a detective," reveals Luke Johnson, overseer of the cheese cave at Stinky Bklyn, to the New York Times. He continues, "I…try to steer people toward something new. If they say they don't like goat, I really push the goat because people don't realize there are so many varieties." And push they do. Staff members pass indulgent segments of their carefully aged cheeses, offering approachable wisdom to novices and a wide-ranging selection for aficionados. The charming Smith Street institution has opened a new location between Baltic and Butler, with fridges and pantries stocked with international morsels such as chocolates, oils, vinegars, and beer, as well as an impressive ham bar.
Visitors can request a peak at the temperature- and humidity-controlled cheese cave, where Luke and staff nurture each wheel through distinct aging processes. Cheeses dwell within the cavern for anywhere from a few days to a few years, undergoing washing, soaking in beer or brine, and the opportunity to view culturally enriching cave paintings. Owners Patrick Watson, Michele Pravda, and Chris Remy also added a green garden and patio behind the shop, providing an ideal place for tastings or a peaceful spot for enjoying one of the shop's artisan sandwiches.