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So, better than Sweet Lucy's, then? Because if so, that'd be pretty great. What are prices like? Not that that'll stop me if it's good: just wondering... ← Andrew: Somehow smokier and meatier than Sweet Lucy's with less tomato-ey sweet sauce. Somewhat more naked (at least the brisket) but very very good. Sweet Lucy's is still good, but this is closer to home and easier to sit down. And I neglected to mention the macaroni and cheese which is incredibly cheesey and yummy! And the sweet potato fries were really good too. Prices were very reasonable, with most appetizers in the $7-12 range and sandwiches and entrees in the $9-22 range. The ribs are probably the priciest thing on the menu.
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If it's only a buck or two, I'd say definitely go for the upgrade. But the regular "entry-level" stuff is just fine too. The upgrade to the Cointreau is crucial. Once you've tried one that way you'll see what I mean. For Calvados, we use the Couer de Lion at Rouge for our Calvados Sidecars. It's about $25 in PA for a 750ml. Undoubtedly less wherever you live. The only other Calvados I have any extensive experience with is the Pere Magliore which is about $5 more. We used to serve that by itself and used the Couer de Lion for mixing. Boulard also makes an under-$30 Calvados that I'm certain would be fine for sidecars. Let me know how the experimenting goes! Have fun!
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The E&J (Gallo) Brandy is perfectly adequate for mixing into a sidecar and has a very "woody" barrel taste that mimics better Cognacs quite well. I think the Cointreau is necessary myself - it's the flavor of Brandy + Cointreau (with the lemon juice of course) that makes it a sidecar IMO. Try a Calvados sidecar sometime. Those are really yummy!
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Mondavi Moscato d'Oro or Bonny Doon Vin de Glacier are both fairly readily available and would be delicious with pumpkin pie flavors. A nice Hungarian Tokaji might be nice too.
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Many of my friends have been known to call me that. I really like KatieCakes. It's short and to the point.
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eG Foodblog: slkinsey's Thanksgiving Week Diary
KatieLoeb replied to a topic in Food Traditions & Culture
It is that. The other option might have been a nice glass of sherry. Since the serving for sherry is smaller it prevents guests from getting overfilled on liquids with the soup too. Soup is always a hard pairing because of that IMO. -
eG Foodblog: slkinsey's Thanksgiving Week Diary
KatieLoeb replied to a topic in Food Traditions & Culture
Sam: I particularly like the pairing of the Montlouis with the Cauliflower soup! That sounds like a great combo with the curry oil! As an aside, I might have gone for an Austrian Gruner Veltliner with the Brussel Sprouts, just because Brussel sprouts can give wine a funny "off" taste, much like asparagus. Gruner is the only wine that seems to be able to overcome that, but perhaps they didn't have any? It's certainly not most peoples first thought. -
It's almost five in the afternoon and I'm just now getting hungry for the first time after stopping at the Smoked Joint for their "friends & family" soft opening on Saturday evening. Everything was delicious, although I confess a truly soft spot in my heart for the incredibly smoky brisket Ali mentioned, the smoked pastrami Reuben sandwich (needs to be on swirled or seeded rye bread though!) and the smoked salmon appetizer served with remoulade sauce and "dill-dough" . Drinks were excellent (I had a margarita that was tasty and friends tried the Jack Daniels spiked lemonade which is really great!) and the desserts I was too full to try (except for one bite of incredible Bourbon Pecan pie) got high marks from my niece and nephew. Service was pleasant and efficient. This is the real deal folks. There's finally real 'cue in Philly! Woo-hoo! I think they're opening for dinner Monday and lunch soon thereafter. Run, do not walk to Smoked Joint if you're jonesing for barbecue. You'll be very happy that you did.
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Wine & Spirits Bargains at the PLCB (Part 1)
KatieLoeb replied to a topic in Pennsylvania: Cooking & Baking
Picked myself up a bottle of the Hanna Cabernet last night. It will probably sit for a short while at least. Friend with me snapped up a six-bottle half-case. He was pretty excited to see it at that price. Lisa, the Hogue Fume Blanc is delicious and the Murphy-Goode Reserve Fume Blanc is also still on sale for like $13.99, I think. -
Scrapple and Hollandaise does sound like a bit of overkill. Or maybe just too rich with the eggs and all too. I'll let you know how our special does. The bread still hasn't been decided upon so I'll report back when it's really formulated.
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New brunch special being test driven this weekend: Open faced sandwich with Habbersett's scrapple, sauteed spinach, Lancaster Co. goat cheese topped with two sunny side up eggs.
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My little grey and white kitten's name is Dulcita, or Little Sweetie in Spanish. It could make a great name for a bakery. Or Dulcita's. How about Bonne Bouche? Or if you really like alliteration, Bonne Bouche Bakery. Indulgence? Yummies? Goodies?
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eG Foodblog: slkinsey's Thanksgiving Week Diary
KatieLoeb replied to a topic in Food Traditions & Culture
Can I request a photo of the ferrets having their treat (or toe, or whatever) as part of the photo essay I know will accompany this lavish meal? They're soooo cute! -
I'm not so sure about that. It certainly would have been nice, but it wouldn't have been as cathartic for him IMO. I agree with john b's theory. It was HIS special moment for himself, with himself to do the "selfish" thing he realized he'd never get around to if he kept waiting for some unattainable perfect nanosecond in the space-time continuum. This was driving me nuts too! I could not place her until I went home and googled the actress' name. She played Ross' ex-wife's lesbian lover, yes?
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Wine & Spirits Bargains at the PLCB (Part 1)
KatieLoeb replied to a topic in Pennsylvania: Cooking & Baking
I predict you'll be enjoying the Foley alot. The Landmark "Grand Detour" Pinot Noir I mentioned upthread is still around and still as tasty as it ever was at the same price as the Foley. They're both pretty big for Pinot Noir so they might be a delicious Thanksgiving wine for those that like red with their turkey. -
Sandy: Tierra Colombiana on North 5th Street off of Roosevelt Blvd. has the best Cubano sandwich (and the best Cuban food all around) in the city. Their Center City outpost, Mixto is right in your 'hood, but although the menu is pretty similar, the food didn't travel well and yuppify for downtown. I don't know why, but the food at the original location in the barrio is much better and much more authentic tasting. I hosted a DDC dinner there awhile back and it was one of the more popular events. They really treated us well and put out an unbelievable buffet spread for us. The black beans and rice and the arañitas (shredded plaintain fritters served with the deadliest and most addictive garlic sauce) are worth a trip alone. I'm certain there are several folks you wouldn't have much trouble convincing to go to Tierra Colombiana for some "research".
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In addition to being a regular menu item (not a special) at Rouge, sweetbreads can be had at several local establishments. London Grill has been known to have them on the menu, I'm pretty sure I've seen them at Fork and I just had the best sweetbreads I've had in some time at Marigold Kitchen last week. Pictures and commentary on that meal are Here
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I purchase all the beer, wine and liquor for my restaurant and that includes a once or twice a week kitchen order. Our chefs use the big 4 Liter jugs of Carlo Rossi "Chablis" for white and Carlo Rossi "Burgundy" (the color not the region) for cooking wines. I also purchase 1.75 liter bottles of Christian Brothers Brandy, 1.5L Kings Port or 1.5L Tribuno dry vermouth on an as needed basis. The inexpensive stuff works just fine in the commercial application. It would work fine for home cooks as well provided they turned over the bottles quickly enough.
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Ohmygosh!! Al the Fruit Man!!! Rich, I'd almost forgotted about that! <sigh> Al was a fixture on the Penn campus in the early 80's. He was a real wheeler dealer and had some very pretty produce for sale at his stand.
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Assi Supermarket opening soon in Lansdale
KatieLoeb replied to a topic in Pennsylvania: Cooking & Baking
SG: Did you say fresh Mamey??!!?? I haven't seen that anywhere outside of Miami. Dang that is the best stuff in the whole world. Probably my favorite tropical fruit. A Batido de Mamey is a must have whenever I'm in Miami. -
Wine & Spirits Bargains at the PLCB (Part 1)
KatieLoeb replied to a topic in Pennsylvania: Cooking & Baking
Diedre: Thanks a million for the advance notice. Seems like we'll need it for the more heavily desired "cult" wines. I'm very interested in trying the Lancaster Proprietary Red. I've met David Ramey several times, had the pleasure of having lunch with him once and got to pick his brain for a couple of hours as there were only two other folks there beside David and myself. I probably learned more about winemaking in that one afternoon that I have over months of reading books, wine press, etc. He's a brilliant fellow, and a fabulous winemaker. He approaches things so meticulously. The Ramey Chardonnays were some of my best sellers at Striped Bass. The wines are of the highest quality and made with dedication, academic knowhow, and a bit of the intangible love that only a truly gifted wine maker can bestow. I can't imagine that this wine will be any less spectacular than any of the others I've tried before. I'd expect nothing less of Mr. Ramey, and I'm certain he'll settle for nothing less from himself. He's just like that. Give a shout when this hits either of the stores in Center City. I'll be all over a couple of bottles at least. And that $8 Ribera del Duero sounds like a find too! -
I remember the Le Bus bus! Looked a refugee transport vehicle from a Partridge Family road tour. Do you remember Eddie Eggroll at 36th & Locust, or do I precede you by too much?
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Kim: I'd be happy to schedule a Fuji dinner with Chef Matt. I'd have to check with him for his availability in December. Fuji is in Cinnaminson, NJ on Route 130 North. Not far off of I-295 if that's any help in placing it. Other South Jersey possibilities are Tortilla Press in Collingswood, which is a very nice Mexican restaurant that's BYOTequila! They make tasty virgin margarita mixes and very good food. Or possibly La Campagne in Cherry Hill for a lovely French country dinner. Chef Eric Hall is an old buddy and I'm certain could come up with a tasting menu for our group. Lemme know what you have in mind...
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I'd forgotten about the sign. Jow's was definitely one of my favorite "hurt me" masochistic lunches.
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<sounds of crowd roaring in approval> Yay! Stop the presses! Phil A. Dining comes out of hiding! Woo-hoo! Glad I could finally convince you to join us out here on the playground. And neither I nor Holly will yell at you for linking your site from this forum. You've provided a valuable public service that I'm certain others here that didn't have the pleasure of meeting you will truly appreciate. It occurs to me that the "test drive the winter menu" event at Marigold before Thanksgiving might be a fun and worthy get-together for any interested Philly Pholk. So are there interested Philly Pholk?? I know that's a tough week with people travelling and such, but I'm certainly here that week and if anyone wanted to join me at Marigold for the $45 tasting menu I'd take that as an appropriate training event for Turkey Day itself. Anyone game??