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Archive: September, 2010
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[...] of that move, still pending at the time, back in August.) This means that chef Mike Stollenwerk is officially proceeding with his plans to resurrect his BYO Little Fish, which closed at Sixth and Catharine due to building concerns, in S&P’s former digs at 746 [...]
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Spicy Tofu
Lima-Coconut Puree and Macadamia Crunch
Go Get This: ... for the tofu 1/2 lb. block of firm tofu, pressed and drained 1/2 cup chipotles in adobo 1 tbsp. honey 1 tsp. cumin seed 2 tbsp. neutral oil, like peanut or canola Salt and pepper, to taste ... for the puree 1 cup lima beans, shelled 1 can coconut milk 1 tsp. cumin seed Juice of 1/2 a lime Few leaves fresh lemon verbena, chopped Salt and pepper, to taste ... for the crunch 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, toasted 1 tsp. cumin seed, toasted and ground Few leaves fresh lemon verbena, chopped Zest of 1/2 a lime Salt and pepper, to taste Now Do This: Start by making the marinade by pureeing chipotles, 1 tsp. cumin, honey and 1 tbsp. of oil. Cut the tofu into four half-inch slices, toss in marinade and refrigerate 30 minutes to an hour. While the tofu is marinating, combine half the can of coconut milk with a cup of water and 1 tsp. cumin in a sauce pot. Bring to a simmer, then add lima beans. Cook 10 minutes. Separate the beans and cumin from the coconut milk and water with a strainer. Discard the liquid and transfer the beans and cumin to a blender. If youre patient you should let them cool first. (I am not.) Get the blender going, add lime juice and stream in fresh coconut milk until the beans pull away from the sides of the pitcher and form a thick, smooth puree. Pass the puree through a strainer to make it extra-smooth, add chopped lemon verbena and season with salt and pepper. Reserve. Prepare to cook the tofu by heat a tsp. oil in a pan. Remove the tofu from the fridge and blot off extra marinade. Sear on one side until the marinade has caramelized, approximately 10 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 8 minutes. While the tofu is cooking, toast and chop the macadamia nuts for the crunch. Mix with toasted, ground cumin, chopped verbena, lime zest, salt and pepper. Plate: Spread the coconut-lima bean puree on a dish and arrange the squares of tofu on top. Sprinkle with macadamia crunch on top and pop that bottle of Gewurz like an Alpine gangsta. |
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I knew that was tofu when I saw the pic, but I told myself it could not be. Then I read the recipe. It was true. I will make this immediately.
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Monday, August 30
This chick ate 99 tacos! We attempt to come up with a clever Jay-Z-related title and fail miserably!
PBandU, a restaurant that serves an all-peanut-butter menu, opens in Wayne.
Law and Order: SVU and Meerkat Manor are two things that come up in this Top Chef: D.C. recap. And we are sorry about that.
Adam Erace makes some chicken 'n' grits for his Top Chef Not So Quickfire recipe challenge.
Tuesday, August 31
Notes from the Weekend went up a little late this week, but we still managed to discuss random wildberries (DON'T EAT THEM ... see comments), doughnuts, fried squid and a veal chop the size of Subaru Forester.
Happy Hour Hopper hits up the sweet deals at Swift Half in the Piazza.
Wednesday, September 1
A new healthy-eating concept called Freshii is coming to Center City.
Local chef and Hell's Kitchen competitor Siobhan Allgood lands a head chef gig in South Jersey.
A friend of Meal Ticket checks in with a report on Le Whif, aka inhalable chocolate (?!).
We do Mexican spots love taking five or more types of meat and putting them all on one sandwich? It is amazing.
Thursday, September 2
Prive in Old City shuts down, and it looks like it's becoming a sushi place.
Granite Hill is name of Stephen Starr's takeover of the Art Museum's main restaurant check out the menu.
In the last episode of Top Chef D.C. before the two-part finale, Padma dresses like she's in the Rat Pack, Bourdain and Ripert develop a sitcom pitch and there's also a little bit of cooking.
Friday, September 3
Fruit smoothies from McDonald's would that qualify as delicious or suspicious?
First details on American Sardine Bar, a new concept from the South Philly Tap Room team.
Looks like talented chef Steve Gonzalez is out at Zavino.
Tyson Bees is an on-wheels Asian-grub operation launching later this month in Philly.
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[...] have some better photos up in a bit but until then, check out these from Meal Ticket. geopress_addEvent(window,"load", function() { [...] Andy: Nothing official just yet. Will keep y'all posted.
[...] Industry Night at Amis (412 S. 13th St.), which has featured Jose Garces‘ Guapos Tacos as well as Percy Street Barbecue in its last two iterations, will see a visit from Peter McAndrews [...]
Does the truck have an official schedule or a Twitter yet?
[...] that include Guapos Tacos (a Mexican food truck which we have been eagerly anticipating since Meal Ticket told us about it last month) and Frohman’s Wursthaus, a beer-and-bratwursts spot. At this rate, where does he [...]
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- Wok Edamame with Ginger Lime Salt
- Steamed Pork Bun (Award for Best Appetizer in Philly Cooks! 2010)
- Medium Bite
- Korean BBQ Short-rib Taco
- Five-Spice Tofu Taco
- Moo-shu Vegetable burrito (or chicken)
- Vegetable Green Curry on Rice
- Vietnamese Bahn-Mi Sandwich (Black Forest ham with pickled vegetables on Vietnamese baguette w/ dill aioli)
Went to HS with Yis. Amazing artist.
Yesssss....from the moment I met this chef I knew he'd be better for street eats. But why West Philly? Don't they have enough trucks already?
I want that five-spice tofu taco right now!
[...] leaving CP HQ yesterday evening and happened upon chef Tyson Wong Ophaso’s Tyson Bees truck parked on the corner of Third and Market. Ophaso and his guys Cliff Asavadejpakdee and Jacky [...]
Wow it looks gourmet! This is great, healthy and tasty fast food! I cant wait to try some of the vegetarian dishes.
Filed Under: Chef Salad | Food News
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why go there now? think he sold his "ownership" stake?
Fingers crossed S.G.'s opening his own spot.
Has anyone tried Nomad Pizza in Hopewell, NJ I have been hearing great things.
[...] Chef Steve Gonzalez is out at Zavino. His pastas were praised as much as any of his pizzas. [Meal Ticket] [...]
[...] at the Borgata in Atlantic City, is the new head chef at Zavino at 13th and Sansom. (Opening chef Steve Gonzalez departed earlier this month.) White is a veteran of huge-operation Las Vegas eateries, working under big names like Wolfgang [...]
I hope this means Steve is opening his own place!
"And so castles made of sand fall in the sea, eventually..."
Uh, I think this WAS his own place. It was his concept, his menu and he was part owner as well.
[...] spicy pepperoni, Claudio’s mozz and marinara dusted in oregano and chili flakes. Despite the departure of opening chef Steve Gonzalez, the straightforward pies here are still as strong as they are thin. [...]
Filed Under: Chef Salad | Openings
Chef Scott Schroeder of South Philly Tap Room (15th and Mifflin) just checked in with some early details on American Sardine Bar, the concept he and SPTR owner John Longacre are hoping to open before the end of 2010 in what was Point Breeze's Wander Inn (18th and Federal). On the menu: "sandwiches like a motherfucker," says Schroeder. That translates to up to 10 regularly rotating between-bread choices, plus two soups and a handful of side dishes, all relying on locally sourced ingredients. To drink, somewhere in the neighborhood of 15 to 16 drafts, mostly local but not exclusively. The Tap Room folks are working with architectural salvage firm Provenance (Percy Street Barbecue, Oyster House, etc.) to redesign the interior, which will carry a "classic bar" feel.
In other news, Schroeder will be teaming up with Stephen Starr for an Oktoberfest-themed pop-up dinner, tentatively scheduled for late September, at the Continental Mid-town at 18th and Chestnut. More details on that soon.
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[...] community group, which CP profiled last fall, is seeking to collect neighborhood support for American Sardine Bar, the venue South Philly Tap Room owner John Longacre is planning in the former Wander Inn at 18th [...]
[...] bigger. It should open in the spring; that’ll be a nice companion biz to the in-the-works American Sardine Bar two blocks east at 18th and Federal. OCF Realty’s two cafes on the [...]
[...] and reconstructing the thing in August 2010. Now, what will soon be known as American Sardine Bar (we had word back in September) is about a month away from opening, according to owner John Longacre. Hit the jump for a peek at [...]
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Was wondering about this myself. What's more, I think I've been suffering from a xanthan gum deficiency lately, so perhaps I will give it a try...
Awesome write up - this almost makes me want to go to McDonald's. I hope we see more "Delicious or Suspicious" on Meal Ticket, it's one of my favs!
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First of all... Drew your recaps are legend- keep up the good work... always a great read. Second, I love Bourdain's response to Angelo upoon his description of his dish- "I don;t know what the hell you are saying, but it was a good dish"- classic... And fiallly, does any one notice the way Angelo says "with you"? It drives me crazy!
RIP Tiffany's time on Top Chef. I'll pour one out for you!
They should go to Kenya and use their cooking powers to find Obama's birth certificate.
Next week on to Top Chef: Upon arriving in Singapore, the chefs each commandeer a Toyota Venza equipped with navi equipment to guide them around the city on restaurant go-sees. Tardiness is very frowned upon in the restaurant industry, Padma will explain, which of course means at least two chefs will be late, one of which will cry. Ed will come down with food poisoning, but will work it when it comes time to cook Singaporean street food on top of an elephant. Meanwhile Angelo steals Kelly's granola bars, and drama in the house ensues.
"long-lost lesbian member of the rat pack" Love it! Also, any recap that includes a picture reference to Perfect Strangers is number one in my book. Awesome recap!
[...] latest ep of Top Chef (recap plug, what up) had the Five Alive work a wine pairing into their Quickfire dish. Far more interesting and [...]
You're hilarious Drew!!! Love your write-ups!! :)
I thought this season focused on DC? "Hail to the Chef" ring a bell? Its not even like Singapore is a country we have really outstanding political/cultural ties to. England, Canada, Australia seem like more logical choices if they MUST go abroad; really it seems like they should have stayed in the US. I believe the producers were planning on incorporating Obama somehow, but they were turned down, so they said screw it, we're going to Singapore.
I'm still laughing. I predict Kevin is next to go. Angelo knowsd more about the complexities of Asian cuisines than any of the other chefs. I admire him because he is empathetic and wants quiet in the kitchen. So do I. I predict he will be Top Chef unless he makes a fatal error. I vote for Tiffany for fan favorite. What was with Ripert? Bourdain really slammed on him and rightly so. I met Ripert two years ago in the Reading Terminal Market. He was looking through the cook books at the cook book stall. You can't miss him. Silver hair and blue eyes go right at you. I welcomed him and we spoke in French. A delightful charming gentleman.
[...] Episode 12. Cooking for astronauts (and Bourdain). Tiffany goes home. [...]
[...] The early word on American Sardine Bar• Delicious or Suspicious: McDonald's McCafe Smoothie• Top Chef D.C. Episode 12: Boldly going nowhere• IN PRINT: City Paper Food and Restaurants, Sept. 2• Menu for SRO's Granite Hill at the [...]
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