NOW OPEN: Hoof+Fin

Cheers to the Meal Ticket tipster who noticed that Hoof+Fin, Lucas Manteca's new BYO at 617 S. Third Street, was open for business. (We first told you about the spot in January.) Manteca confirms that the 35-seater soft-opened last night, and will be serving for Valentine's Day tomorrow. (They're not taking reservations, but you can call 215-925-3070 to get the lay of the land.) We got the menu for you after the jump. It's an interesting departure from the average BYO in that it in addition to starter, entree and pasta sections, it features an extensive "From the Grill" portion which allows diners to mix and match meat or seafood mains (bone-in short ribs, grilled lamb shoulder, grilled chorizo, U10 scallops, tuna steak, whole fish) with starches and veggies (Old Bay fries, crushed yams, parsnip puree). Hoof+Fin will be open every day but Tuesday for dinner (Sun.-Mon. and Wed.-Thu., 5-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 5-11 p.m.), and weekend brunch is coming soon. RAW Oysters, seasonal, on the half with mignonette $11 Beef Seviche, ponzu, siracha, scallions, bell peppers. garlic chip $9 Hamachi Tiraditos, jalapeno, avocado, lime vinaigrette $10 Fluke Seviche, clementine, cilantro, peppers, truffle citrus lime-lemon juice $8 APPETIZERS Taquitos: Choose from beef tartar with chimichurri or hamachi, Lime & jalapenos $8 for 2 Empanadas Criollas beef or corn and cheese $7 each Calamari Tempura, tomato bell pepper salad, truffle aioli $10 Grilled sardines, escabeche style $12 Mejillones a la Provencal, garlic, white wine, mussel broth and parsley, lemons and grilled bread $10 Provoleta, Grilled provolone cheese, salsa criolla, chorizo, grilled romaine, baguette crouton $9 Bacon+Eggs, Roasted tomato, provencal fries & poached egg $11 Grilled Sweetbread with criolla salad, thyme+lemon $12 Clam Chowder, little necks, potato, celery, bacon, saltines $6 Creme of curried Cauliflower, coconut & fennel soup, blackened shrimp, fried shallots $6 SALADS House Salad $7 Endive, celery, apples, Roquefort cheese, shaved fennel & blood orange vinaigrette $11 Rocket Arugula, avocado, shaved grana padano, extra virgin olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon and sea salt $9 Seared Tuna Salad, Nicoise Style, black olives, radishes, cucumber, green bean, poached egg, baby red romaine $12 Roasted Beet Salad, carrot, watercress and ginger vinaigrette $9 HOUSEMADE PASTA+RISOTTO Small plate $11/Big plate $18 Cannelloni, Ricotta, ham, pomodoro, white sauce and walnut pesto Gnocchi, Ricotta style, sage, truffle brown butter, capers & shaved grana padano Pappardelle, Malbec Braised short ribs putanesca sauce Butternut Squash Risotto, PA wild mushroom, soy beans, shaved granna padana MAIN COURSES Pan Roasted Skate Wing, baby bok choy (caper lemon brown butter) and parsnip pureed $17 Fish and Chips, our slaw, tartar sauce $17 Creamy Spicy Polenta with braised short ribs, broccoli rabe, pomodro sauce $18 Beluga lentil stew, slow roasted pork shoulder, winter vegetables and smoked chorizo $19 Breaded Country Fried Steak Cutlet, house salad, buttermilk potato mash $19 Vegetarian, Grilled tofu with a taste of our seasonal vegetables with, cook vegetables, raw vegetables and grains Tuna Burger, Asian slaw and our fries $16 Lomito Sandwich, grilled London broil, ham, cheese, fried egg, tomato and Lettuce $14 FROM THE GRILL Comes with a choice of one starch and one vegetable side FISH Scallops U10 (4) $21 Salmon 8oz $22 Mahi Mahi 8oz $18 YellowfinTuna steak 8oz $28 Whole Fish Seasonal 1 Â¼ Lbs $28 MEAT Ribeye Bone In 12 0z $24 Skirt Steak 10 oz $20 Costilla (Bone In Short ribs) 10 oz $17 Â½ PA Chicken $16 Slow Grilled Lamb Shoulder 11oz $22 Grilled Chorizo (side) $5 SIDES Pick one of each section if you order from the grill) (extra side $5) STARCH Old Bay Fries Provencal Fries Buttermilk Mashed Potato Crushed Yams Parsnip Pureed VEGETABLE House young lettuce salad Cole Slaw Roasted Brussel Sprouts with toasted almonds Broccoli Rabe and stewed tomato Grilled Vegetables HOUSEMADE DESSERTS! evan seplow Posted 2010-02-13 21:14:50

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NOW OPEN: Hoof+Fin

POSTED: Saturday, February 13, 2010, 5:32 PM

Filed Under: Menu Time | Openings

Cheers to the Meal Ticket tipster who noticed that Hoof+Fin, Lucas Manteca's new BYO at 617 S. Third Street, was open for business. (We first told you about the spot in January.) Manteca confirms that the 35-seater soft-opened last night, and will be serving for Valentine's Day tomorrow. (They're not taking reservations, but you can call 215-925-3070 to get the lay of the land.) We got the menu for you after the jump. It's an interesting departure from the average BYO in that it in addition to starter, entree and pasta sections, it features an extensive "From the Grill" portion which allows diners to mix and match meat or seafood mains (bone-in short ribs, grilled lamb shoulder, grilled chorizo, U10 scallops, tuna steak, whole fish) with starches and veggies (Old Bay fries, crushed yams, parsnip puree). Hoof+Fin will be open every day but Tuesday for dinner (Sun.-Mon. and Wed.-Thu., 5-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 5-11 p.m.), and weekend brunch is coming soon. RAW Oysters, seasonal, on the half with mignonette $11 Beef Seviche, ponzu, siracha, scallions, bell peppers. garlic chip $9 Hamachi Tiraditos, jalapeno, avocado, lime vinaigrette $10 Fluke Seviche, clementine, cilantro, peppers, truffle citrus lime-lemon juice $8 APPETIZERS Taquitos: Choose from beef tartar with chimichurri or hamachi, Lime & jalapenos $8 for 2 Empanadas Criollas beef or corn and cheese $7 each Calamari Tempura, tomato bell pepper salad, truffle aioli $10 Grilled sardines, escabeche style $12 Mejillones a la Provencal, garlic, white wine, mussel broth and parsley, lemons and grilled bread $10 Provoleta, Grilled provolone cheese, salsa criolla, chorizo, grilled romaine, baguette crouton $9 Bacon+Eggs, Roasted tomato, provencal fries & poached egg $11 Grilled Sweetbread with criolla salad, thyme+lemon $12 Clam Chowder, little necks, potato, celery, bacon, saltines $6 Creme of curried Cauliflower, coconut & fennel soup, blackened shrimp, fried shallots $6 SALADS House Salad $7 Endive, celery, apples, Roquefort cheese, shaved fennel & blood orange vinaigrette $11 Rocket Arugula, avocado, shaved grana padano, extra virgin olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon and sea salt $9 Seared Tuna Salad, Nicoise Style, black olives, radishes, cucumber, green bean, poached egg, baby red romaine $12 Roasted Beet Salad, carrot, watercress and ginger vinaigrette $9 HOUSEMADE PASTA+RISOTTO Small plate $11/Big plate $18 Cannelloni, Ricotta, ham, pomodoro, white sauce and walnut pesto Gnocchi, Ricotta style, sage, truffle brown butter, capers & shaved grana padano Pappardelle, Malbec Braised short ribs putanesca sauce Butternut Squash Risotto, PA wild mushroom, soy beans, shaved granna padana MAIN COURSES Pan Roasted Skate Wing, baby bok choy (caper lemon brown butter) and parsnip pureed $17 Fish and Chips, our slaw, tartar sauce $17 Creamy Spicy Polenta with braised short ribs, broccoli rabe, pomodro sauce $18 Beluga lentil stew, slow roasted pork shoulder, winter vegetables and smoked chorizo $19 Breaded Country Fried Steak Cutlet, house salad, buttermilk potato mash $19 Vegetarian, Grilled tofu with a taste of our seasonal vegetables with, cook vegetables, raw vegetables and grains Tuna Burger, Asian slaw and our fries $16 Lomito Sandwich, grilled London broil, ham, cheese, fried egg, tomato and Lettuce $14 FROM THE GRILL Comes with a choice of one starch and one vegetable side FISH Scallops U10 (4) $21 Salmon 8oz $22 Mahi Mahi 8oz $18 YellowfinTuna steak 8oz $28 Whole Fish Seasonal 1 Â¼ Lbs $28 MEAT Ribeye Bone In 12 0z $24 Skirt Steak 10 oz $20 Costilla (Bone In Short ribs) 10 oz $17 Â½ PA Chicken $16 Slow Grilled Lamb Shoulder 11oz $22 Grilled Chorizo (side) $5 SIDES Pick one of each section if you order from the grill) (extra side $5) STARCH Old Bay Fries Provencal Fries Buttermilk Mashed Potato Crushed Yams Parsnip Pureed VEGETABLE House young lettuce salad Cole Slaw Roasted Brussel Sprouts with toasted almonds Broccoli Rabe and stewed tomato Grilled Vegetables HOUSEMADE DESSERTS!

evan seplow

Posted 2010-02-13 21:14:50

big ass menu for 35 seat byo

Rickyprof

Posted 2010-02-14 14:19:32

great place, great food and great people!

Albert

Posted 2010-02-14 14:21:26

thanks for the awesome food! we really need a good eatery like this in the area!

Allitia

Posted 2010-02-14 18:13:22

Thanks, CP, for the heads-up about this place.  We went last night.  It has a great vibe--a kind of Argentine speak easy--and wonderful food.  We tried the oysters, mejillones, short ribs with papardelle and a tuna steak with a side of roasted vegetables and parsnips.  Totally great!  As much as I admired the fussiness and precision of Gayle, I think Hoof & Fin is a better formula for this space.

Lucas Manteca

Posted 2010-02-26 17:58:54

My name is Lucas Manteca, one of the chefs and one of the owners, I really appreciate all the support and good comments, we are working very hard to hit the spot and I am very thankful to hear all this great thoughts and comments, this is still a work in progress for us and we will try to get better and better, good rustic food from everywhere. 
Thank you Philadelphia, this is a place that I really enjoy eating and  hope the same for you.

Lucas Manteca.
Chef/Owner

Allison

Posted 2010-02-26 18:20:59

Had dinner here a few nights ago and was BLOWN AWAY by how good everything is.  These guys know what they're doing.  So great to have a place like this in the neighborhood.

Cameron

Posted 2010-04-12 16:34:54

My wife and I had dinner here last weekend and it was AMAZING.  What a nice little find in that neighborhood.  I had the steak and my wife had fish and a salad, and everything was just delicious.  The service was really sharp, and we loved the atmosphere.  I hope to come back soon and eat outside.  What could be better than a plate of steak, a glass of wine, and the sunset? 

Thanks, Hoof + Fin.  We'll be back soon.

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Posted 2010-04-13 14:35:11

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