Bring your own cheese, please: Raclette party this Sunday at Rim Cafe

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Bring your own cheese, please: Raclette party this Sunday at Rim Cafe

POSTED: Thursday, February 25, 2010, 10:38 PM

Filed Under: Dealage | Food and Sports | Weird Regional Foods

Photo | Drew Lazor

In 1992, the Winter Olympics took over Albertville, France, where RenÃ© Kobeitri (above), owner of Rim CafÃ© (1172 S. Ninth St.), enjoyed his very first raclette party. This Sunday, as the Vancouver Olympics wrap up, Kobeitri is hosting his own right here in Philly. You supply the cheese; Rim will supply the grill, potatoes, charcuterie and hospitality, all free of charge. Raclette is an alpine dish traditionally served in France and Switzerland. A large hunk of cheese ("raclette" refers both to this dish and to the semi-hard cheese itself) is placed beneath a grill to melt, then the melted cheese is scraped off and served with various meat and vegetable accompaniments. âI hope to have a Raclette restaurant someday in Philadelphia," says Kobeitri. "One thing I love is that we have so many different types of cuisines here, so many European restaurants. But sometimes you are still missing something." You may have to wait a while before digging in â there's only one grill machine available for now, which can make enough for eight people at a time. The party starts at 8 p.m., and guests can purchase their raclette in the Italian Market from both Claudio's and De Bruno Brothers.

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Charles

Posted 2010-02-26 22:14:03

I remember my first raclette party, it was introduced to me by a French friend who took pride in his cooking. It was so much fun to make your own food and eat it hot.  I think you can make about anything you want on the grill.  I will love to see photos of the party. Certainly, it will be a good time. The French always know how to have a good time.

Linda

Posted 2010-02-27 22:07:31

I just bought a raclette grill last week after being introducted to this grill, well actually the grill I bought was at Fante on the Italian Market and the grill is actually marble. I tried it and it was amazing. The marble gets nice and hot and you can cook anything on it. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys the joy of cooking and eating. I will be there Rene. Nothing like having a raclette party at a French Cafe.

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