BBQ Road Trip A Success at Barn at Pickering House
4-Course Dinner a Big Success
“We want to be known for more than our beer.”
On Wednesday, March 30, Burnt Timber Brewing & Tavern made the final stop on their nearly 6-week BBQ Road Trip at The Barn at Pickering House in Wolfeboro. Sold out in a matter of days, the event brought together the talents of Executive Chef Jonathan Hudak at Pavilion and Eddie Michno, owner of Burnt Timber. “Burnt Timber’s framework of ‘ferment, salt, smoke’ aligns very well with our cooking style, which is a little bit more refined and ingredient-driven, so it seemed like a perfect fit,” said Hudak.
For Michno, the opportunity to work alongside Hudak and his staff is a turning point for his brewery restaurant. “We want to be known for more than just our beer, so this was a chance for us to showcase our cooking philosophy alongside an established, award-winning chef,” he said. “I think the night turned out great.”
Served in 4 courses, the event featured Tartare of Maine Yellowfin Tuna, Bacon-Wrapped Saddle of Rabbit, Spice-Cured Smoked Beef Shortrib, and Banana Cream Pie. The appetizer and dessert were paired with a cocktail from Pavilion, while the middle courses were served with beer from Burnt Timber.
According to Hudak, the dinner helped illustrate his simple, technique-driven cooking approach at Pavilion. “We are trying to showcase the best that our region has to offer – whether it's seafood off the coast of Maine or vegetables grown a few miles down the road,” he said. “In a world geared towards high yield crops and labor saving products, we are still doing things the long hard way in the quest of better flavor.”
Citing his own quest “to master the art of slow cooked food,” Michno said he also appreciates the camaraderie both restaurants have developed since Pavilion opened in 2020. “We enjoy working with Jonathan and the Pavilion staff,” he said.
Hudak expressed similar sentiments, citing Michno and the BT crew as “great neighbors.” “We don't get a chance to hang out much in the summer, so it was a perfect opportunity to cook together and have some fun,” he added.
Regarding the future, Michno said he looks forward to similar collaborations with Pavilion in the future. “It’s great to work with another local business to deliver a dining experience that will keep people coming back to Wolfeboro,” he said.
Open since December 2020, Pavilion provides an upscale dining, wine, and spirits experience in the heart of Wolfeboro. To learn more, visit pavilionwolfeboro.com.
About Burnt Timber Brewing & Tavern
Located at 96 Lehner St, Wolfeboro, NH, Burnt Timber is a brewery restaurant known for rotating craft beer, full cocktail menu, slow cooked food (slow food), and small party catering. We feature fermented vegetables and salt-cured meats we smoke over apple wood. We partner with local businesses like Katie’s Kitchen, Wotton Farm, Corvus Cairn Farm, Niman Ranch and others to provide our patrons with the very best seasonal food.
We donate to charities like Make-A-Wish® New Hampshire and others, because we believe we get back what we give. We have a bike club, running club, and mug club, and we feature private dining, catering menu, and live music throughout the year, including in the summer in our new outside beer garden with an open-flame outdoor kitchen.