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Flower show omakase menu at Morimoto

POSTED: Wednesday, March 9, 2011, 1:24 PM

Filed Under: Food Events | Menu Time

Omakase, translating loosely as "trust," is a Japanese expression oft used in sushi spots to leave the decision-making up to the chef in the form of a series of plates. Morimoto (723 Chestnut St.) will present an omakase to honor spring and the 182nd Annual Philadelphia Flower Show, with dishes showcasing flowers, herbs, and spring ingredients — taking on the show's theme of 2011, "Springtime in Paris."

For $80, Morimoto is lavishing with eight tribute courses. The vibrant menu will highlight Japanese components and precision, but is infused with a little French je ne sais quoi by incorporating panisse (a traditional French chickpea cake) and bouillabaisse. Diners can also look forward to decorative Shikai Maki with "tuna flowers," and a roasted quail with chive blossoms. These dishes live only with the Flower Show, ending this Sunday, March 13. Peruse the menu in full below.

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Various prix-fixes at Hoof + Fin

POSTED: Wednesday, February 23, 2011, 6:37 PM

Filed Under: Dealage | Menu Time

One-year old Argentinian kitchen Hoof + Fin (617 S. Third St.), is debuting a series of fixed-price tasting menus to make tasting your way through their menu easier on the old wallet. Available Sunday through Thursday only, you can choose between three price/course tiers: two courses for $19, three courses for $26 or four courses for $36. (During Sunday brunch, $13 gets you two courses.) By taking advantage of this steal of an offer you'll, try a varied combination of menu items (still TBA, the prix fixes change monthly), such as chicken liver pate with strawberry jam, house-made pappardelle in a braised short rib puttanesca and Arroz a la Gallega, a South American version of paella. Hoof + Fin is BYO, so don't forget your libation of choice! Check out their current a la carte menu after the jump.

APPETIZER

Beet Salad, parsley, onions, radishes, Gorgonzola cheese, orange segment, almonds, extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice... 8

Ceviche de Pulpo, octopus, avocado, onions, carrots, tomatoes, celery and cilantro... 9

Empanadas; choose from corn & cheese, beef or crab (add $1)... 7

Mejillones con papas fritas, steamed mussels, Aji Amarillo broth served with fries... 8

Chicken liver Pate with strawberry jam served with baguette croutons... 9

Meatballs with aji panca sauce and potatoes croquetes... 8

HOUSE-MADE PASTA... Sml.11 Lrg.18

Gnocchi; ricotta style, sage, truffle brown butter, capers and shaved grana padano cheese

Pappardelle in a malbec braised short rib putanesca sauce

Fettuccini with broccoli rabe and a sweet-spicy chorizo tomato sauce

MAIN

Grilled Baby Back Ribs with tamarindo BBQ Sauce served with baked beans... 21

Arroz a la Gallega; yellow rice, shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, calamari, fish, chorizo... 25

Grilled Hanger steak with chimichurri served with Poblano peppers stuffed with potatoes and cheese... 21

Fish of the day, in miso-lemon sauce, wrapped in banana leaf and grilled, served with coconut rice and fried plantains... 20

Milanesa, breaded beef cutlet served with mashed potatoes and salad... 19

Grilled baby lamb chops with patatas bravas and salsa criolla... 23

HOMEMADE DESSERTS

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Maru Global Takoyaki's new spring menu

POSTED: Tuesday, February 22, 2011, 7:45 PM

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Photo | Neal Santos

Japanese hideaway Maru Global Takoyaki (255 S. 10th St.) is celebrating its first birthday with a new menu for spring. The menu isn't the only thing they're changing up, though they've gone so far as to expand their okinomoyaki (Japanese pizza) delivery hours to last all day every day, they've tacked on a sandwich selection and expanded their offerings in the grab-and-go section. The Japanese pizza sounds like a flattened version of their signature takoyaki balls essentially, it's a fluffy crepe with the option of any of the toppings otherwise found inside the takoyaki. On the sandwich front, look out for the Spicy Crunchy Kani Cake ($9.50), a crabcake with spicy mayo, lettuce and pickles; and Chef Ryo's Japanese Chicken ($7.50), for which Ryo Igarashi (above) combines a breaded chicken breast with spicy Japanese mustard, cabbage and talkuan (pickled daikon). Maru's new menu went live yesterday; check it out in full after the jump.

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Menu for Monday's Royal Sushi & Izakaya pop-up at Khyber Pass Pub

POSTED: Friday, February 18, 2011, 7:39 PM

Filed Under: Food Events | Menu Time

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Last week (and in the latest What's Cooking!) we told you about the Royal Sushi & Izakaya "pop-up" restaurant scheduled for Monday, Feb. 21 at Khyber Pass Pub (56 S. Second St.). Now we've got a look at the full-on meun for the evening, which goes well beyond the requisite hakata ramen. Check out what chef Todd Dae Kulper has in store after the jump. We want grilled trigger fish jerky!

hakata-fu tonkotsu ramen: hakata-style pork broth noodle soup

kinoko no otsuimono: mushroom clear soup (vegan)

kawahagi: grilled trigger fish jerky

mentaiko meshi: spicy cod roe with rice

bok choy no agemono: crispy bok choy (vegetarian)

jaga-imo furai: french fries with wasabi kewpie mayo (vegetarian)

gyoza: pork dumplings

tori no kara-age: fried chicken

nasu miso sando: grilled eggplant buns (vegetarian)

buta kakuni sando: pork belly buns

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NOW OPEN: 943

POSTED: Monday, February 14, 2011, 7:04 PM

Filed Under: Menu Time | Openings | Photos

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Thursday was the first official day in biz at Pascual Cancelliere's long-time-coming eatery 943 (943 S. Ninth St.). The BYO experienced its fair share of delays â we first noted the project in Jan. '09; it's been pretty much ready to go since this fall â but now the open kitchen is 100 percent ready/rarin' to go, serving up an interesting mix of traditions from both Italy (Cancelliere's father) and Argentina (Cancelliere's mother). Empanadas (three varieties here) and meat are the queen and king of the Argentine table (see the parrillada juani, a mixed grill of sweetbreads, chorizo, blood sausage, short rib, skirt steak and strip steak), but Cancelliere is also offering plenty of seafood options at the 50-seater (octopus with saffron, fava beans and fennel; a grilled fish a la dia). For right now, 943 is open for lunch and dinner Wednesday to Sunday (Cancelliere is still playing with menu options for brunch service, which'll be served Saturdays and Sundays). Check out the opening menu in full after the jump.

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New menu at Old Eagle Tavern

POSTED: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 7:33 PM

Filed Under: Booze | Menu Time

Manayunk drinkery Old Eagle Tavern (175-177 Markle St.), owned by Erin Wallace of South Philly's Devil's Den, is rolling out a brand-new food menu â apps, sandwiches and full-on plates (lamb mac 'n' cheese!) â this Friday, Feb. 11, to complement its solid craft beer program. Check out what's good to eat after the jump.

Appetizers

SoupÂ $7 cheddar, lager, potatoes, frizzled leeks

Pierogies of the WeekÂ $MP from the Pierogie Kitchen caramelized onions & sour cream

Tuna NachosÂ $8 pickled black beans, tomatillo salsa, sesame infused sour cream, wasabi guacamole

Caesar SaladÂ Â $7 grilled focaccia crouton, regiano

WingsÂ Â $8 8 wings, celery, carrots & blue cheese dressingÂ - mild or hot

CheeseÂ Steak Springrolls $8 sriracha ketchup

Old Bay Steamed ShrimpÂ Â 1/2lb $7Â Â 1lb $14 bloody mary cocktail sauce

Artichoke & Spinach DipÂ $6 tortilla chips

Cornmeal Crusted Fried Calamari $8 marinara sauce

Broccoli, Cheddar & Bacon FrittersÂ $7 chipotle sour cream

Fresh Cut French Fries $4 malt vinegar aioli

Sandwiches all sandwiches served with french fries

Grilled CheeseÂ $7 provolone, pepperoni, basil, marinara

Carolina Style Smoked Pulled PorkÂ $8 jiccama slaw, pepper jack

Lamb BurgerÂ $9 minted tomatoes, parmesan cheese spread

Buffalo ChickenÂ $8 blue cheese, lettuce,Â tomato

Turkey Club PaniniÂ $9 applewood smoked bacon, avocado mayo, gruyere, frisee, tomatoes

1/2 lbÂ Beef BurgerÂ Â $8 with lettuce, tomato, onions

toppings $0.50 each: caramelized onions, mushrooms, spinach,Â apple wood bacon, pepper jack, cheddar, blue cheese & provolone

Plates

Vegetable FlatbreadÂ $8 Mushrooms, spinach, roasted garlic, gruyere

Lamb Mac & CheeseÂ $12 lamb shank, applewood smoked bacon, tomatoes, scallions, toasted bread crumbs

Short Rib FlatbreadÂ $10 short ribs, garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, fontina

Duck EnchiladasÂ Â $12 duck confit, green chili, cilantro, roasted peppers, monterey jack, salsa verde, chipotle sour cream

Stuffed Pork BellyÂ $14 Chorizo, apples, apple ciderâ framboise reduction

Chicken Pot PieÂ $10 beer braised chicken, English peas, corn, pie crust

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Julie

Posted 2011-02-09 15:45:23

That's a pretty fun menu. I used to live 4 blocks from the Eagle from 2004-2007. This was just my favorite place in the 'Yunk, from the cheap food, the beer list (the manager at the time introduced me to Sea Dog Blueberry Wheat-thank you Chris), the Hoegaarden Wednesdays, and the adorable white German shepherd roaming the bar.

Tina

Posted 2011-02-10 14:34:49

Looks tasty!

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Menus for Opa

POSTED: Tuesday, February 8, 2011, 3:53 PM

Filed Under: Menu Time | Openings

Photo | Drew Lazor

After the jump, have a look-see at the official dinner and dessert menus for Opa (1311 Sansom St., 215-545-0170), the new Midtown Village hang we sneak-peeked last week. Chef Andrew Brown (White Dog, Django) so far has us hyped for his grilled octopus (braised for four hours and served with chckpea fondue and chili oil) and his "bifteki" (a feta-stuffed beef burger ... nice!), but the gyro sliders, pastitsio and rabbit are also eye-catching.They'll serve food Monday to Saturday from 5 on. Opa is technically open right now, but brother/sister owners George and Vasiliki Tsiouris are calling this Thursday, Feb. 10, their official Day 1, with a grand opening party coming toward the end of February.


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Michelle

Posted 2011-02-08 13:30:54

That octopus sounds incredible I can't wait to eat there!

Laurel Rose

Posted 2011-02-08 18:41:51

I am so looking forward to this.

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New winter menu at Sonata

POSTED: Thursday, February 3, 2011, 4:21 PM

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Chef Mark Tropea is mixing it up at his NoLibs BYO Sonata (Liberties Walk, 1030 N. American St.) this month with some wintry additions to his already-symphonic menu. Highlights include a seared scallop app served with mushroom broth agnolotti, plus a new crustaceaous twist on a classic â a buttery lobster pot pie stuffed with edamame, leeks morels and new potatoes. If you're interested for more turf than surf, they've also added grilled veal chops with Brussels sprouts, topped with a caper and golden raisin sauce. Check out Tropea's new menu in full after the jump.

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Monsu in pictures

POSTED: Wednesday, January 26, 2011, 8:00 PM

Filed Under: Menu Time | Openings | Photos

Photo | Drew Lazor

As we told you on Monday, the Paesano's location at Ninth and Christian now goes by the name MonsÃº, as partners Peter McAndrews and Nathan Baynes have converted the sandwich shop into a Sicilian BYOB. (Paesano's has moved down the block to 1017 S. Ninth and will be opening sometime next week.) We stopped by last night and were quickly engulfed by the amazing fam/friends mob scene that ended up with us standing by the service station and sharing sporadically materializing plates of food with friendly strangers (shoutout to bartender Joe from Rembrandt's!). Everything was straight-up delicious, and we even managed to rattle off a few photos, which you can peep after the jump. Here's chef Damien Messina's opening menu (PDF). Though everyone in Philly is freaked about THUNDERSNOW right now, Baynes says they'll run their first official dinner service from 5 to 10 this evening as originally planned. It's actually snowed on the inaugural night of each space he and McAndrews have opened over the past few years â Modo Mio, the original Paesano's, the Italian Market Paesano's, and now this â so they now consider it buona fortuna.

Photos | Drew Lazor

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From Tim McGinnis, menus a-Plenty

POSTED: Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 7:24 PM

Filed Under: Menu Time | Openings

Last week, we told you about Tim McGinnis's new perch at Passyunk's Plenty. This week, we've got the eat-in and ready-to-go menu he'll serve when the cafe opens in early February. Peep 'em after the jump.

Charcuterie (Deli)

Tasso ham, herbes de provence, cayenne

Mesquite smoked brisket, Texas dry rub

Whiskey chicken, mesquite smoke, Jack reduction

Fennel cured Gravlax, dill

Turkey leg confit, cloves

Sides in case

Roasted Brussels sprouts, pecorino

Roasted beets, dill, pistachio, house ricotta

Mashed red bliss potatoes, chives

Mac n' mornay

Pasta, broccoli rabe, sharp provolone

Main Proteins in case

Coq au vin, mushrooms, red wine

Three meat meatballs, pork, beef, cured meat, red sauce

Pulled pork shoulder, oregano bbq sauce

Mesquite smoked brisket, Texas dry rub

Vegan red bean jambalaya

Grab & Go Dinners

Open-faced mushroom ravioli

Mesquite smoked beef, mac n' mornay

Coq au vin, mashed potatoes

Pasta and meatballs

Salads

Beet greens, beets, egg, dill, pistachio, raisins, Maytag blue cheese, pickled red onion, lemon vinaigrette

Winter greens, candied hazelnuts, cranberries, Dijon vinaigrette

Classic Caesar

Vegan Caesar

Sandwiches

Tasso ham & Gruyere, creole mayo (Panini)

Gravlox, dill, caper, red onion cream cheese, lemon zest

Whiskey chicken, celery, celery seed, Tennessee whiskey reduction

Roast turkey breast and dark meat with brie and Cumberland sauce

Soups

Chicken noodle

Potato leek

Vegan white bean and escarole

Rotisserie

Pastured chicken

The Yeti

Posted 2011-01-26 11:36:38

Can't wait for the new eatery!

The Yeti

Posted 2011-01-26 11:41:16

Are they going to serve local drafts like Reinkitty Lager or Kartcraft Ale? Or will it be a byob?

Brooks

Posted 2011-02-05 14:57:55

Just tried it today. Really good! Great food, great space, friendly owners. They also have Grab 'n Go prepared dinners for weeknights. East Passyunk 'hood keeps getting better and better.

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Plenty interesting (passyunk)

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Lee

Posted 2011-01-19 18:57:57

Salivatin'....

Michelle

Posted 2011-01-19 17:48:27

This sounds amazing!

Erin

Posted 2011-01-19 18:41:06

Can't wait for this place to open!

Dan

Posted 2011-01-20 13:30:22

Wow. South Philly keeps getting better.

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Sean

Posted 2011-01-21 11:24:17

Looks awesome. How about a Germantown outpost?

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