"On weekends the HERO BoVino space becomes Bovino After Dark, a 14-seat supper-club-like residency led by chef Chris McCord where I savor a five-course tasting menu that changes constantly—one night it might begin with beef cheek pastrami and green garlic and another with scallop beignets, entrées can swing from lamb belly to halibut with Royal Red–shrimp sausage, and desserts get inventive (think movie-popcorn-butter ice cream)." - ByMike Jordan
"Diners would be remiss to underestimate Chris McCord and Alex Sher’s underground supper club, located inside Hop City West End. As low-key as the space and operation feel, the team behind Bovino After Dark clearly knows what it’s doing, and even a night with a few members missing hums smoothly. Standout courses include the opener, a low country chawanmushi that’s a crab-heavy, savory spectacle, and the ricotta and mushroom-stuffed crystal dumpling served in a broth offering ripples of Parmesan and pesto. Don’t miss out on the caviar intermezzo, a sweet and savory addition balancing notes from ingredients like sesame ice cream, miso-sherry sauce, and beet foam. The experience seats 10-12 people, making it difficult to snatch up a reservation on weekends, so stay tuned to Bovino After Dark’s Instagram feed to track cancellations. $65 per person. Wine pairings and caviar optional for an additional charge. Reservations required." - Beth McKibben, Sarra Sedghi
"A standout course built around crab: a custard brimming with salinity and umami that also contains extra pockets of crab, served with sweet milk bread and silky furikake butter that make ideal dipping companions." - Sarra Sedghi
"The first time I attended the Bovino After Dark supper club in West End, the tasting menu paired with perfect wine selections made for a memorable meal." - Beth McKibben
"I named Bovino After Dark my favorite pop-up/new restaurant because it was a cool, well-handled supper-club experience with great food and great wine; I happily stumbled upon it at Hop City’s West End counter and found it innovative, fun, and the most affordable chef’s-counter experience in the city — grab a reservation when you see one." - Beth McKibben