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Full run-down of Valanni's new menu items under chef John Strain
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Full run-down of Valanni's new menu items under chef John Strain
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Chef John Strain has been handed the reins at Valanni (1229 Spruce St., 215-790-9494). Strain, chef de cuisine for five years under R. Evan Turney, is taking over now that Turney's focusing the whole of his energies on his new pub Varga Bar. After the jump, a full section-by-section run-down of what Strain's introduced to the restaulounge's menu, including his brand-new vegetarian tapas section.
TASTE
LUMP CRABCAKES 14
spicy mango puree
MEDI-LATIN TAPAS
STEAMED BABY CLAMS 8
jalapeno-lime drawn butter
SALMON & GOAT CHEESE AGNOLOTTI 10
beurre-blanc, American sturgeon roe
JALAPENO POPPERS 6
buttermilk bechamel, Oaxaca cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, sofrito coulis
VEGETARIAN TAPAS
BAKED BRIE 9
herbed French baguette, Grand Marnier-soaked cranberries, sliced pears, hazelnuts
GUACAMOLE 7
pico de gallo, tortilla chips
SPANAKOPITA 7
phyllo dough, spinach, feta, caramelized onions, tzatziki
CHICKPEAS FRITES 6
roasted garlic aioli
MARINATED OLIVES 6
baked feta, olive oil, fresh thyme
MARINATED TOFU 6
pomegranate molasses, tahini, smoked paprika
"FIERY" POTATOES 5
smoked paprika, chipotle aioli, toasted cayenne
ANTIPASTI 18
marinated grilled zucchini, carrot and chickpea salad, fingerling potato salad, feta and olives, pickled beets, balsamic red onions, cucumber salad, white beans and pesto, hummus and pita
GREENS
BEEFSTEAK TOMATO NAPOLEON 12
buffalo mozzarella, aged balsamic, basil ice cream
WATERMELON & FETA SALAD 9
micro arugula greens, sherry vinaigrette, mint, 50-year-aged balsamic
CHEESES 7
NEVAT w/ pickled beets
SPAIN, Catalonian goat cheese, bloomed rind, sweet w/ tangy finish
GRAYSON w/ gingered buckwheat honey
USA, cow's milk, washed-rind, tangy, fresh and sweet
CASHEL BLUE w/ bacon and fingerling potato salad
IRELAND, mild, creamy, somewhat soft, caramel and cedar-y flavor
PLATES
FREE-RANGE CHICKEN TAGINE 21
fingerling potatoes, haricot verts, apricot, almond, mint jus
GRILLED YELLOWFIN TUNA 25
jasmine rice, peas, pickled cucumber slaw, balsamic reduction
HONEY-GLAZED MAGRET DUCK BREAST 25
turnip puree, peach and bell pepper succotash
CRISPED SKIN STRIPED BASS 24
Israeli cous cous, baby artichoke hearts, roasted tomatoes, saffron vermouth beurre blanc
GRILLED DAY BOAT SCALLOP 24
crispy potato gnocchi, truffled corn, caramelized onion sauce
WOW! Terrific ideas! GOT to check it out. (Vegetarian entree? - it's summer.) I rely *every week* on your reviews to keep your hand on the pulse of PHL restaurants - my thanks to you all! JB
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