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!
Uni Trio
Seared scallop, yuzu
Quail egg, dashi broth
Tempura shiso, tempura sauce
Seared scallop, yuzu
Quail egg, dashi broth
Tempura shiso, tempura sauce
Beet Salad
Orange, pistachio, balsamic, port, lavender, goat kefir ice cream
Foie Gras Soup
Rose petal relish
Rose petal relish
Shio
Tonkotsu broth, chashu, kikurage mushrooms, naruto, bamboo, scallions, pickled
ginger
Vierlas con Panchetta
Diver scallops, cider demi-glace, benton's bacon, shaved apple
Diver scallops, cider demi-glace, benton's bacon, shaved apple
Foie Gras Torchon
Gingered apple puree, preserved pear, cranberry walnut bread
Crispy Fried Little Lobster Tails
Pork Belly PB&J
Pork belly skewers,
Pork belly skewers,
Testina Hash Poutine
Pig head, french fries, mozzarella curd and sunny side up eggs
Octopus
Cabbage, kohlrabi, bacon, rye
Gambas
Lobster Roll
Brielle
Brie, cranberry chutney, caramelized onions and pine nuts
Rotolo
Pizza dough, mortadella, ricotta, pistacchio pesto
Pizza dough, mortadella, ricotta, pistacchio pesto
Roasted Bone Marrow
Garlic herb crust, red onion jam
Garlic herb crust, red onion jam
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
Betty Burger
1/2 pound sirloin, confit pork belly, avocado, cheddar, lettuce, tomato,
roasted garlic aioli, runny sunny side up egg
Train Wreck Po Boy
Andouille sausage, steak, salami, cheese, onion
SABRINA'S CAFE & SPENCER'S TOO
Stuffed Challah French Toast
Farmer's cream cheese, bananas, vanilla bean syrup
Stuffed Challah French Toast
Farmer's cream cheese, bananas, vanilla bean syrup
Chocolate Cigar
Almond cake, chocolate mousse, dulce de leche ice cream
Just found your blog from when you commented on mine and I have to say...I am addicted! I LOVE your blog - damn that foie soup sounds amazing. Can't wait to go back and read through your archives!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the kind words! I have to say your amazing blog was one of the reasons I started mine! Love keeping in touch with NYC through your words and pictures. Thanks for the amazing reads!
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