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Fall Tasting Dinners At Blackfish

Posted by Foobooz on 28th October 2009

King crab, foie gras, scallops, turkey, oysters and beef are upcoming special ingredients for Blackfish’s 4-course, $45 tasting dinners.

These menus are only really rivaled by Matyson for clever takes on the tasting dinner.

Check out the full menus after the jump and also worth noting, there are a few seats remaining for Monday’s Guest Chef series with “Ideas in Food’sAlex Talbot and Aki Kamozawa.

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Guest Chefs At Blackfish

Posted by Foobooz on 14th October 2009

BlackfishJennifer Carroll isn’t the only guest chef for Blackfish Conshohocken. The first of the monthly events will be on Monday, November 2nd with Alex Talbot and Aki Kamozawa from Ideas in Food.

The dinners are seven courses and $85 per person.

Check out the November menu including fluffernutter, after the jump.

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Jennifer Carroll Is Everywhere

Posted by Foobooz on 14th October 2009

In tonight’s preview of Top Chef: Las Vegas Jennifer 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.

With Love Letters: Jennifer Carroll Dishes [UWISHUNU]
Blackfish Conshohocken [Official Site]

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Taste Venison in Conshohocken

Posted by Foobooz on 6th October 2009

Chef Chip Roman’s tasting dinners continue each Tuesday at Blackfish Conshohocken. Tonight it’s venison four ways plus dessert for $45. Reservations are available.

See the details for tonight and the rest of the month after the jump.

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Photos From A Taste of the Nation

Posted by Foobooz on 18th August 2009

While we greedily stuffed our faces with wonderful bites, Grub Street dutifully photographed all of the deliciousness on display at last night’s Taste of the Nation fundraiser.

Among our favorites were, Bibou’s Boudin Blanc sausage with apple puree, Fork’s corn flan with pork and corn salsa, Noble’s headcheese and spiced tuna and Blackfish’s decadent black cherry dipped in foie gras!

A Taste of Taste of the Nation [Grub Streeet]

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Lunch Is Back At Blackfish Conshy

Posted by Foobooz on 22nd July 2009

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Blackfish, which had stopped lunch service in April is bringing the afternoon delight back. Among the pluses for suburban office dwellers, it means the “big burb burger” is back.

Check out the full lunch menu after the jump.

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Blackfish Happenings

Posted by Foobooz on 1st July 2009

Chip Roman’s Blackfish is loading up with special events for the summer. The Conshohocken restaurant will be open on July 4th and will be offering a 4-course, $45 lobster bake.

Also kicking off this week is a special after 8 3-course $40 menu. This menu is available on Wednesday and Thursday nights.

And on Tuesdays, Roman’s 4-course tasting menu continues for $45. Each tasting will include a common ingredient. Upcoming ingredients include:

  • July, 7 – Blue Crab
  • July, 14 – Local Corn
  • July, 21 – Tomatoes

Blackfish Restaurant [Official Site]

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Chef’s Tastings At Blackfish

Posted by Foobooz on 24th April 2009

BlackfishEach Monday Blackfish chef and owner Chip Roman has been creating a 4-course chef’s tasting menu focusing on a single ingredient. So far the $45 menus have featured beets, radish, watercress and peas. But starting this Monday and going forward the special ingredient that is included in each course becomes a lot more interesting .

  • April 27: Lobster
  • May 4: Scallops
  • May 11: Crab
  • May 18: Fruits de mer

Blackfish [Official Site]

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Deal Dump

Posted by Foobooz on 4th March 2009

Ansill Food + Wine is bringing back their European BBQ today and tomorrow. $35 gets you a pile of roasted pig, grilled meats and marinated vegetables for two.

London Grill has extended their $18.95 meal deal through the end of March. Choose from a Maine Lobster dinner or Steak and salad.

South Street’s underrated La Fourno is offering a sweet deal for the unemployed. Like $25 with proof of layoff and a heavy discount for those collecting unemployment. [Meal Ticket]

Blackfish in Conshohocken is offering an express lunch at their Conshohocken location. Get an appetizer and main dish or a main dish and a dessert for just $12. And then on Mondays Chef Chip Roman is offering a $45 4 course chef’s tasting with a focus on a single ingredient. It starts Monday, March 16th and will be a “A Study of Porcini.”

Table 31 has joined the hoards with their own $35, 3-course dinner.

Portofino is thanking customers who’ve kept them going for 35 years and even if you haven’t, check out their four-course prix fixe dinner for $39. Includes a beer or glass of wine too. [City Paper]

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James Beard Semifinalists Announced

Posted by Foobooz on 13th February 2009

James Beard Foundation AwardsThe prestigious James Beard Foundation has announced its Semifinalists for the 2009 James Beard Awards and there are lots of Philadelphia area nominees out there.

Marc Vetri is nominated for Outstanding Chef and his namesake restaurant is also under Best Service. Jonathan McDonald (Pub & Kitchen), Charles “Chip” Roman (Blackfish) and Michael Solomonov (Zahav) are up for Rising Star Chef of the Year and six chefs make the cut for Best Chef Mid-Atlantic

Complete Philadelphia area list after the jump.

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