Best Bites of 2013

2013 was a great year for the belly of this pig. Philly has a variety of dining options including casual to haute cuisine prepared by Top Chefs and Iron Chefs alike. So as we get set to ring in 2014, here's a look back at some foodie highlights - from uni to bone marrow, and pork belly in between!

DOMA

Uni Trio
Seared scallop, yuzu 
Quail egg, dashi broth
Tempura shiso, tempura sauce

MARIGOLD KITCHEN

Beet Salad

Orange, pistachio, balsamic, port, lavender, goat kefir ice cream  

SBRAGA

Foie Gras Soup
Rose petal relish

NOM NOM RAMEN

Shio

Tonkotsu broth, chashu, kikurage mushrooms, naruto, bamboo, scallions, pickled ginger

TINTO

 Vierlas con Panchetta
Diver scallops, cider demi-glace, benton's bacon, shaved apple

 AMUSE

Foie Gras Torchon

Gingered apple puree, preserved pear, cranberry walnut bread

ROUTE 6

Crispy Fried Little Lobster Tails

SUPPER

Pork Belly PB&J
Pork belly skewers, peanut butter BBQ, root pepper jelly, fried green onions 

ALLA SPINA

Testina Hash Poutine

Pig head, french fries, mozzarella curd and sunny side up eggs

 LITTLE FISH

Octopus

Cabbage, kohlrabi, bacon, rye

JG DOMESTIC

Gambas

LUKE'S LOBSTER

Lobster Roll

MELTKRAFT

Brielle

Brie, cranberry chutney, caramelized onions and pine nuts

PIZZERIA VETRI

Rotolo
Pizza dough, mortadella, ricotta, pistacchio pesto

PIZZERIA STELLA

Tartufo
Black truffle, egg, fontina 



PIZZERIA VETRI
Pizza al Taglio del Giorno

ALMA DE CUBA

Oxtail Bone Marrow Croquettas 

Roasted bone marrow, pickled onion, natural jus

PENNSYLVANIA 6

Roasted Bone Marrow
Garlic herb crust, red onion jam

 

PENNSYLVANIA 6

 Woodford Reserve Luge

 

GREEN EGGS CAFE
Pork Belly Benedict
Maple roasted pork belly and two poached country eggs on toasted brioche,
 rosemary-maple cream and pickled red onion

 

SMOKIN' BETTY'S

Betty Burger

1/2 pound sirloin, confit pork belly, avocado, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, 

roasted garlic aioli, runny sunny side up egg

BECK'S CAJUN CAFE

Train Wreck Po Boy

Andouille sausage, steak, salami, cheese, onion

SBRAGA

Meatloaf
Root vegetables, hazelnut crust

SABRINA'S CAFE & SPENCER'S TOO
Stuffed Challah French Toast
Farmer's cream cheese, bananas, vanilla bean syrup

ALMA DE CUBA

Chocolate Cigar

Almond cake, chocolate mousse, dulce de leche ice cream