Tale of the Tape: Koo Zee Doo
Posted by Foobooz on October 19th, 2009
Koo Zee Doo has opened on 2nd Street between Spring Garden and Fairmount. The BYOB is named for the phonetic spelling of cozida a Portuguesa, a traditional Portuguese stew. The menu will of course be Portuguese and feature small bites, soups, salads, family style specialties and a section dedicated to grilled meats.
The Owners
- David Gilberg and wife Carla Goncalves
- David Gilberg
- Most recently at Bar Ferdinand
- Prior to that was at Ugly American
- Carla Goncalves
- Her biscuits from Ugly American are still talked about
- Experience at:
- Coquette
- Matyson
- Loie
The Food
- Menu inspired by the dishes of Goncalves’ mother’s recipes
- Those biscuits will be available at lunch starting in November
- Monthly tasting dinners will feature menus inspired by former Portuguese colonies
- Menu highlights include:
- Bolinhos de Couve e Pimentos – Collard greens & red pepper croquettes
- Açorda de Beldroegas sopas – Bread soup with purslane, mushrooms, cheese and poached egg
- Coelho à Caçador – Stewed rabbit with potatoes
- Sandes de Salame de Chocolate – Chocolate salami and mousse sandwich
- Full Menu at koozeedoo.com
Koo Zee Doo
614 N 2nd St
215-923-8080
For more on Koo Zee Doo, check out:
Koo Zee Doo Brings Family-Style Portuguese Fare to NoLibs [Grub Street]
Dining Bites [The Insider]
Koo Zee Doo to bring Portuguese flavors to NoLibs [Meal Ticket]
614 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA
Related Tags: BYOB, Koo Zee Doo, Northern-Liberties, Portuguese, Tale of the Tape
