Loading ...Apamate Gets 2 Bells
Posted by Foobooz on March 3rd, 2008
Craig LaBan puts G-Ho’s Apamate in his sights and he likes what he sees.
The service is still frustratingly inconsistent (our Saturday dinner waitress was fabulous, our brunch waiter so uninterested he was almost rude). The erratic hours have smartly been pared back to focus on dinner and brunch. But more important, the self-taught Ormaechea, who previously worked as a server at Cibucan, is cooking with self-assured inspiration that should make this underappreciated spot a destination – if it can get the service in gear.
Her homemade chorizo lends an earthy backbone to a tiny red crock of chickpea stew. Caramellos de morcilla, inspired by a meal in Asturias, bring crispy bonbon-shaped dumplings filled with blood sausage, apples and sage.
Two Bells – Very Good
Cafe Apamate [Philadelphia Inquirer]
Cafe Apamate [Official Site]
1620 South St, Philadelphia, PA
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