A black sheep is someone who is different. One that stands out from the crowd. That’s the ideology behind the food at Black Sheep Bar & Provisions in Garwood. The upscale, modern American menu uses unique, hand-selected ingredients from local producers and purveyors.
Black Sheep Bar & Provisions is a 2,300-square foot spot offering a “fresh, modern, upscale but casual setting.” That’s according to Daniel Meyer, CFO and co-owner. The restaurant can seat 65 guests inside and 25 diners on their seasonal sidewalk patio.
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It’s All in the Preparation
Popular menu items include dry-aged steaks and the bone-in New York strip or ribeye. Fresh seafood offerings include scallops, salmon, and black bass. Seasonal desserts such as olive oil cake and maple syrup budino are made in-house.
But that’s not all. Black Sheep Bar & Provisions has a daily menu featuring seasonal items made with hand-selected, farm-to-table ingredients. Enjoy items like cornbread, fisherman’s stew, Chinese chicken wings, and the Colorado lamb burger.
Meanwhile, their drink options feature sommelier-selected wines and a classic cocktail menu with martinis, margaritas, and daiquiris. Drinks from the Daily Provisions menu include the Honey It’s Thyme, with gin, honey, herb thyme syrup, and lemon. Another popular option is the Blood, Smoke & Heat. This drink has mezcal, blood orange, ancho reyes verde, and bitters. Their daily Happy Hour kicks off at 3:00 pm.
About the Owners
Vincent Comunale, restauranteur and sommelier, boasts decades of experience in the restaurant and hospitality business. The Hillsborough resident has worked at Harvest Restaurant Group, Publik House, and several other restaurants in New Jersey.
Similarly, Restaurateur and Executive Chef Nick DeRosa has extensive experience in kitchens across NJ. He believes in cooking with locally sourced ingredients and offering seasonal, ever-changing menus. He grew up in Westfield, where his family’s nearby butcher shop, F.A. DeRosa, specializes in dry aged prime beef. This allows Black Sheep Bar & Provisions to offer top notch beef on their Daily Provisions menu. Garwood has a special place in his heart, as his first job in the kitchen was at The Station.
Visit Black Sheep Bar & Provisions at 514 North Ave in Garwood. Look for them online to learn more.
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Black Sheep Bar & Provisions FAQs
Yes, they accept reservations via Resy.
Yes, they have gluten-free options.
Black Sheep Bar & Provisions offers vegetarian options yes.
They do offer takeout, yes.
No, they do not offer delivery.
Yes, they serve wines, cocktails, and more.
They have a kids’ menu, yes.
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