Doors are officially open at Copper Pig, owner Nhat Nguyen’s newest venture at 4611 Macklind Ave., in the South Hampton neighborhood.
As The Scoop reported in March, Nguyen aims to serve gastropub fare with Asian influences. He brought on executive chef Tudor Seserman, who created a menu of pork-centric (though not exclusive) starters, sandwiches, entrees and desserts. Nguyen said the menu reflects his Asian heritage and travels. Look for everything from chao tom (shrimp meatballs skewered on sugarcane) and a rotating poutine to a pork belly Cuban with plantains and whole red snapper, fried and served with a chile-tamarind sauce.
The 50-seat space features a modern, sleek interior, including single hanging bulbs, wooden light fixtures created by local artists and floor-to-ceiling windows that open to create an alfresco dining experience in warmer months. Behind the gleaming copper bar, 12 taps pour several local brews and more are available via can or bottle. Patrons of Nguyen’s former South Grand bar, Urban, will recognize a few of their old favorites on the Copper Pig’s tight house cocktail menu. Wine lovers can select from five red and five white by-the-glass options.
Copper Pig is open Monday to Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m. Here’s a first look at what to expect when you step inside South Hampton’s newest restaurant:
This article appears in November 2015.