Okay, we had to. Come on. The opportunity was right in front of us! But as much as we'd like to theme this entire newsletter around the iconic Earth, Wind and Fire song...we can't. But! We do have some exciting fall themed items to tell you about, as well as the official Nan's wine pairing guide. Yup, you heard that right. What to pair some of our most popular menu items with, straight from the mind of our amazing sommelier Chris. So, let's dive in!
Featured Products:
Craic Sauce
If you know us, you know there's nothing we love more than supporting a local business with amazing products. Enter Craic Sauce, a Lowell-based craft hot sauce company that we're so excited to carry here at Nan's. Let's break down each variety: 1. Golden Pumpkin: Hello, fall! This spicy-sweet flavor combines the flavors of roasted pumpkin, pineapple, habanero and ghost peppers to create a truly unique hot sauce. Can you imagine dipping some nuggets into this bad boy? 2. Mill City Red: For our traditional hot-sauce lovers, here is your perfect sauce. This is made with Lowell-grown beets to create a classic hot sauce that goes with everything. (Our personal favorite is to put it on eggs.) 3. 40 Shades of Green Chili: This one is for adventurous eaters who like to try new flavors, and it's also the most mild out of the three! This has a blend of many different peppers: jalepeno, serrano, anaheim and poblano. Which one are you going to pick up?
Runamok Artisanal Maple Syrup
What's more classic New England than Vermont maple syrup? We'll wait... That's right. Nothing. That's why we're so happy to now carry Runamok Maple Syrup. They are based in Northern Vermont and sustainably sourced, Runamok has every variety of local maple syrup you could think of. Our favorite drizzled on pancakes or waffles? The cinnamon-vanilla infused variety. Runamok has something for everyone, though: apple brandy barrel-aged, run barrel-aged, cardamom infused, and bourbon barrel-aged. Fall baking and cooking calls for maple syrup- we've got you covered.
Featured Menu Items:
Nan’s Menu Wine Pairings
With the introduction of our wine selection, we have held off on putting out official recommendations on what wines to pair with what menu items. Yes, we've thrown some tidbits out here and there on social media, but no official guides. Enter this- Chris (the sommelier) has put together some recommendations for y'all. Here we go! Nan's 5 piece / 10 piece OG Fried Chicken - pair with the Bolet, Organic Cava, Brut Nature, Spain. Like little tiny scrubbing bubbles refreshing your palate for another bite of Nan's famous fried chicken. Nansville 5 Piece / 10 piece Hot Chicken - pair with Pioppa, Organic Lambrusco di Modena, Italy. Nothing like a fruity, refreshing, sparkling red to fan the flames of Nan's famous red hot spicy chicken. Country Style Roast Chicken - pair with the Cambria, Katherine's Vineyard, Chardonnay, Santa Barbara, California. Few times does a big, unctuous oaky Chardonnay taste as good as when it's next to a golden roasted chicken right out of the oven. Taste and find out. Kvaroy Salmon Fillet - pair with the Evesham Wood, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon. Organic & Unfiltered! It's a well known fact that Salmon's best friend is a well crafted Pinot Noir. There are few better options at this price point then Evesham Wood's silky, bright, high-toned stunner from their estate in Eola-Amity Hills. Herb & Garlic Marinated Flank - pair with Alpataco, Cabernet Sauvignon, Patagonia, Argentina. Chef Jordan's peppery, herbaceous steak marinade is reminiscent of an Argentinian Chimichurri, so we brought out this gem from Patagonia to pair. A juicy steak needs tannins! This juicy, fresh, red-fruited cab spends months in French & American oak to add vanilla tones and structure. If you come in looking for any of these wines and can't find them, don't worry- we got you! Ask a team member for help.