If you happen to be one of those readers, those foodie fiends, who have been ogling the window of Salaryman, next to door to Macellaio in the Bishop Arts district, to see when the long-anticipated izakaya and ramen shop from chef Justin Holt might be debuting, there is good news and—well, less good news. The frustrating bit is that we still have to wait. (Though, yes, I know you’ve seen the light fixtures go in and the bottles of sake arrive and the counter take on its enticing, please-serve-me-a-bowl-of-ramen shape.)
The good news is that ramen will be available in pop-up form this Sunday, December 23.
Last weekend, Holt popped up at the Dubliner with battleship curry bowls. This Sunday, you’ll find Holt’s spicy miso ramen at The Libertine, starting at 7 p.m. until bowls run out. The profile includes a chicken-miso broth, pork chasu, egg, bamboo shoots, green onion, cabbage, and a tangle of the alkaline noodles he’s been developing for Salaryman. $10 per bowl (cash only).
How’s that for a cheerful Friday thought?
