The Insider provides a look inside Alex Plotkin’s Chops. The form of the former Oceanaire is still there but there are new touches like artwork and new hardwood floor. [The Insider]
Hawthornes beer boutique and eatery will be adding a new dinner menu starting February 1st.
Meal Ticket has a bit more on The Bottle Shop, a new craft beer store hoping for an April opening on East Passyunk. [Meal Ticket]
Philadelphia Chutney Company is planning locations on Temple’s campus and at 1628 Sansom Street, the former home of Remedy Tea Bar. [The Insider]
It’s still open as Di Vino, but on February 4th the Rittenhouse wine bar will officially open as Cichetteria 19. [Meal Ticket]
Black Angus, which we told you about in December inches closer to completion. It’s an Old West themed steakhouse for the 100 block of South Street. [The Insider]
Jim’s Soft Pretzels opened over the weekend at 4th ans South. [Meal Ticket]
The tension is palpable as Kevin Gillespie, Bryan Voltaggio and Michael Voltaggio compete in the finale of Top Chef: Las Vegas. Will one of the brothers win or will it be the bearded Kevin?
Philadelphia may have lost its rooting interest with Jen Carroll but the final show will still have a familiar Philadelphia face as Stephen Starr will be at the Final Table. Last year when he appeared on the show the contestants repeatedly called him chef, we wonder if anyone will do that this year?
Bravo is hosting a virtual viewing party with fans being able to submit their own questions on Facebook and Twitter and there will also be a real-life viewing party at Jen Carroll’s 10 Arts.
Jenn Carroll may not have won Top Chef but how can you not like someone who calls their mom everyday after work. [Grub Street]
Adam Glickman is out as chef at Monk’s after 9-years and in is owner Tom Peters! [Phoodie]
Steven Cameron sent us a note this morning saying he had been out as chef at Noble: American Cookery since October. Grub Street has the follow-up. [Grub Street]
El Camino chef Dustin Robinson has been tweaking the menu at El Camino Real and has added close to 20 new items to the Texas/Mexico border bar. [Meal Ticket]
10 Arts Bistro & Lounge is hosting two weeks of Top Chef parties as Jennifer Carroll is competing in the two-part finale and we’re playing read the press release tea leaves.
On Wednesday, December 2, guests are invited to watch the Top Chef culinary action unfold from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Fans can savor Chef Carroll’s $35, three-course Bistro Supper menu or relax in the lounge with cocktails and light bites. The season finale will be shown on large flat-screen TVs throughout the bistro and lounge. Guests can purchase a “Bet on Jen” button for one dollar each. Proceeds will be donated to Philabundance, the region’s largest hunger relief organization.
On Wednesday, December 9, fans are invited to watch the Top Chef finale via a special prix fixe dinner and celebratory screening in the lounge. Guests joining 10 Arts for dinner will partake in a special, multi-course dinner prepared by Chef Carroll and Pastry Chef Monica Glass, highlighting the best of the regional harvest. As a memento of the evening, each guest will receive an autographed menu from Chef Carroll. The dinner is priced at $65 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity, and is the sole menu option of the evening.
Throughout the night, guests can watch the final three chef’testants battle for the title of “Top Chef,” while sipping complimentary vodka and champagne tastings, and can take part in a champagne toast to honor Chef Carroll. Specially priced cocktails from 10 Arts’ new drink menu will be available throughout the evening, such as The Ri-Pear, made with Grey Goose La Poire, muddled pear, simple sugar and a splash of white cranberry. Guests can enjoy Chef Carroll’s light bites like her signature Warm Soft Pretzels, served with creamy cheddar sauce, jalapeno jam and dijon mustard.
Hmmm, autographed menus, Champagne toasts? Sounds like what you would expect from a victory dinner, no?
If you do plan on going, reservations are of course recommended.
In tonight’s preview of Top Chef: Las VegasJennifer Carroll is stressing herself out as she prepares to cook for guest judge Charlie Palmer.
Carroll is showing up in more and more places. Today you can find her on UWISHUNU where she’s dishing on her relationship with Philadelphia and wishing for a 24-hour Sarcone’s.
On December 7th she’ll be taking her show on the road as she’s doing a guest-chef night at Conshohocken’s Blackfish. The 7-course dinner is $85 per person. Reservations are of course a necessity.
10 Arts chef Jennifer Carroll is going to be competing in the upcoming season of Top Chef and now you can try her new summer menu for $35.
The deal is offered Tuesday through Saturday until September 30th. Diners get 3-courses from a changing menu and can add a 2-glass wine pairing for just $15.
Highlights include:
Grilled octopus with crispy chickpeas
Wild salmon with wasabi pea puree and citrus vinaigrette
Steak frites with shallot sauce
chocolate peanut, a dark chocolate, caramel and peanut tart with TastyKake ice cream
carrot cake served with Philadelphia Cream Cheese mousse with hazelnuts and carrot sorbet
Which of Philadelphia’s contestants on Top Chef will go further? Will it be Jennifer Carroll of 10 Arts by Eric Ripert or will it be Jennifer Zavala of El Camino Real?
The first five seasons of Top Chef were devoid of Philadelphia chefs but season 6 is looking to make up for that oversight. Premiering Wednesday, August 26th on Bravo and taking place in Las Vegas, three chefs with Philadelphia ties will be competing.
Eagle-eyed HughE Dillon spotted tables for 10 Arts at the top of the landing of the Ritz Carlton on Broad Street. According to Dillon there are 6 tables, 4 two-tops and 2 four-tops. Just please mind the luggage carts.
We’ve already updated our Outdoor Dining Guide with the 10 Arts listing and plenty of other outdoor dining options since our launch last week.
Mac and cheese is all the rave right now and Craig LaBan traverses the Delaware Valley taking in everything from the simple to the haute.
LaBan calls Deborah’s Kitchen’s rendition of mac ‘n’ cheese his soul food favorite and 10 Art’s “creamy, ham-studded macaroni is my absolute favorite of the new lot.”
Also included in the article are recipes for versions of mac ‘n’ cheese from 10 Arts, Cooper’s Brick Oven Wine Bar, Lacroix and Talula’s Table.
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The first five seasons of Top Chef were devoid of Philadelphia chefs but season 6 is looking to make up for that oversight. Premiering Wednesday, August 26th on Bravo and taking place in Las Vegas, three chefs with Philadelphia ties will be competing.
Mac and cheese is all the rave right now and Craig LaBan traverses the Delaware Valley taking in everything from the simple to the haute.