Philadelphia
Posted in Uncategorized by Ellen - Jan 18, 2010
Before break I went to dinner in Philadelphia. While I don’t generally blog my meals, this one is something to write about. Due to time lapse between now and then, photos and names only…
- Duo of Salmon: Salmon Tartare with Sour Apple, Oil Cured Olive, Local Honey, Black Sesame Chip* AND Vodka Cured King Salmon, Hard Boiled Quail Egg, Roasted Beet Creme Fraiche, Lavash Cracker
- Tuna and Rosemary Aioli on Toasted Baguette with Chilled Shellfish Salad*
- Fried Kumamoto Oyster, Baby Tomato, Pickled Shallot, Arugula Sprouts, Saffron-Chile Mayonnaise
- Yellowfin Tuna Ceviche, Grapefruit, Breakfast Radish, Shiso, Grilled Green Tea Noodles, Lemongrass Vinaigrette
- Seared Diver Scallop with Shiitakes, Cilantro, and Aromatic Fish Consomme
- Sea Urchin Flan with Crab Cake and Chanterelle Tempura
- Cast Iron Roasted Local Mushrooms, House Smoked Pork Belly, Poached Egg, Black Truffle Hollandaise
- Smoked Sea Bass, Celery Root Puree, Autumn Fruit Relish*
- Maine Lobster Spaghetti, Pumpkin Butter, Parmesan, Porcini Powder
- Cobia Cioppino, Rock Shrimp, Little Neck Lams, Chorizo, Grilled Foccacia
- Carrot and Sour Lemon Sorbet, First Press Olive Oil
- Crispy Duck Wontons, Seared Foie Gras, Pickled Ginger, Micro Cilantro, Pomegranate Mustard
- Ragu of Coffee Braised Wagyu Beef Short Rib, Anson Mills Polenta, Red Wine Poached Duck Egg, Crispy Shallot Rings
- Black Tea Glazed Spare Ribs, Toasted Sesame, Pine Nuts, Spicy Ginger Ice Cream*
- American Aritison Cheese Plate*
- Creme Brule, Grapefruit, Candied Ginger, Mint AND Callebaut Chocolate Bread Cake, Marcona Almond Puree, Maple Ice Cream, Chocolate-Caramel Drizzle, Salted Pumpkin Seeds*
** Okay, okay, I broke down and starred my favorites.
Our drinks were awesome too! I had a cucumber gimlet and a honey blossom. The latter was too sweet for me, but cucumber gimlets are basically… like drinking a cucumber facial. In the best way possible. It was delicious.
