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At The Salt Line, we're taking inspiration from that magical blend and creating a lively and welcoming experience of classic New England dishes.

Featured Pairing $21

The Pairing
The cocktail’s citrus and ginger slice neatly through the clam cakes’ savory richness, while the tea-kissed vermouth echoes the bonito’s smoky character. Each sip sharpens the next bite; each bite deepens the next sip — a harmony of umami, citrus, and subtle heat.

Clarified Toki Highball — Suntory Toki, Black-Tea Sweet Vermouth, Ginger Cordial, Lemon
This clear highball mirrors the dish’s delicacy while cutting through its umami depth. The light structure of Suntory Toki blends with black-tea–infused sweet vermouth for a soft tannic backbone, while ginger cordial and lemon introduce cool spice and lift. Clean, precise carbonation carries the flavors, refreshing the palate between bites.

-Paired With-

Golden and just-crispy clam cakes arrive warm and briny, their richness lifted by a drizzle of sweet soy and a smoky-savory ribbon of bonito mayo. Bright scallion keeps the bite fresh, while a dusting of Maine togarashi adds a gentle coastal heat that blooms with each mouthful.