The “Boardwalk Empire” series will air on HBO in fall 2010 and will feature the interior of the Montauk Club. We will look forward to screening the show at the club later on this year.

You can watch the official trailer for the production here, featuring a quick glimpse of the club’s famous stained glass windows from our 2nd floor dining room.

On the second Thursday of each month join the communal table of fellow beer enthusiasts to taste and learn about classic (and eventually not-so) styles from around the world and the regions whence they were born. Savvy why you like what you like and avail yourself the opportunity to better know a previously disregarded style. Guest expertise will guide us whenever possible. Please RSVP by the preceding Tuesday evening. Host: Kurt Steven Schlachter

This month we spoke with MC President Tim Thompson

When did you join the club?
1990

Have a favorite memory from the club?
Back when Allen Kramer was President, we had a wonderful waiter named
James.  Allen, Betty and I dined regularly at the club, usually just
the three of us, usually alone in the dining room.  Wherever we sat,
James would race to make sure that Allen’s chair was the most rickety
in the room.  James went on to be an assistant manager of the club and
then at the Plaza Hotel.  Allen still gets a rickety chair.

Can you tell us a bit about the way it used to be?
When we first joined, the club still owned the entire building.  The
third floor had the main dining room, the Lincoln Room (over the Board
Room) and the kitchen.  Members would meet at the bar and then “go up”
for dinner.  It was a beautiful place to dine.  The basement, fourth
and fifth floors were no longer in use and were in disrepair.  In
fact, it became clear that the entire club house needed much more
restoration than the club could afford – hence the decision to become
part of a condominium.  Our trials and tribulations, like having the
condo developer rip our kitchen out of the third floor and dump
everything in piles on the first floor, would fill a small book.

We celebrated our 120th anniversary this year – can you tell us what
other anniversary parties were like?
The 115th was a gala dinner event.  Lisa Finstrom, then the
entertainment chair, even managed to persuade the Chief of the Montauk
Indians to be our guest of honor.  The 100th was even bigger, a multi
day event harking back to the heyday of the club in the 1800’s.

Who is the most famous person you’ve met at the club?
Probably Gov. Hugh Carey, although he was also a familiar figure since
he was a Park Slope neighbor.  Over the years there have been many
well known people at the club.

Who is the most interesting person you’ve met at the club?
An incredible thing about the Montauk Club is that everyone is
interesting – just spend some time at the bar.

If you could change one thing about the club what would you change?
I would double the current membership.

If you could keep one thing exactly the same as it is now what would you keep?
The wonderful sense of community.

Get to know our monthly Thursday lineup:

First Thursday: Cocktail party with live music

Second Thursday: Beer class

Third Thursday: Wine class.

Get the theme? Stop by any thursday and you’re bound to be enjoying a tasty beverage with a group of your newest drinking buddies. See you at the club!

Free Bottle of champagne with your dinner purchase for couples wed at the Montauk Club

Marinated Olives 4

Seared Tuna with Almond-Parsley Pesto 11

Fennel, Raddichio, Walnut & Apple Salad 9

Duck Liver Pate Crostini 3

Artisanal Cured Meats 12

Spaghetti, Clams, Chile & Parsley 16

Beef Bourguignon with Mushrooms & Potatoes 17

Leek, Mushroom & Ricotta Risotto 15

Cheeseburger, Bacon & Fries 13

Spicy Chicken Fingers & Fries 8

Apple Oatmeal Crisp with Whipped Cream 6

Enjoy Superbowl Sunday at the Montauk Club with sandwiches, chips, rice and beans and a Chili cook-off for those who want to show off your cooking talent.

Best chili Winner gets a free Sunday brunch for two!

Bring your friends and family, sit back and get competitive.

Doors open 5:30 P.M.

$20 per person for food only

See more events HERE

Join us for this annual event sharing in the season’s cheer! Our traditional Victorian Dinner. $65 per person.

HOST: Allan Kramer & the Entertainment Committee

Cocktail Hour

A Selection of Hors d’oeuvres

Dinner

Chestnut & Wild Mushroom Soup

Or

Endive, Pear, Stilton & Walnut Salad

Roast Sirloin of Beef with Herb Butter

Or

Roast Turkey with Cranberry Sauce

Or

Arctic Char with dill Cucumber Relish

Parslied Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts & Pearl Onions

Trifle