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Monday, May 18, 2015

Momofuku Ssam Bar (Manhattan, NY) 2015-02-14

Momofuku Ssam Bar (Manhattan, NY) 2015-02-14
207 Second Ave and 13th Street
New York, NY 10003
http://momofuku.com/new-york/ssam-bar/

In February I checked out David Chang's Momofuku Ssam Bar in New York for brunch with a few friends. This was one of the occasions where having adventurous friends was a blessing. We ended up telling the waitress what not to bring us from the brunch menu. Ssam bar lives up to its fame and is a must try for brunch.

Sunday, April 6, 2014

The Fat Ham (University City Philadelphia, PA) 2014-04-04

The Fat Ham (University City Philadelphia, PA) 2014-04-04
3131 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
Phone: 215.735.1914
Email: info@fat-ham.com
Web: http://www.sbragadining.com/fatham/

With a few friends in town, it was a good opportunity to check out Kevin Sbraga's (of Top Chef fame) second Philadelphia location: The Fat Ham.

The venue has a more casual vibe and feel than his flagship name sake restaurant. The menu is very pork focused and takes significant inspiration from southern cooking and cuisine.

Signage at The Fat Ham

Whiskey Selection

Smaller more casual space than Sbraga

What should we get?

Beer

Cocktails

Butternut Squash Soup

Kale Salad with Pumpkin Seeds

Fried Oyster Slider

Roasted Root Vegetables with Bacon

Brook Trout with Brussels Sprouts

Shrimp and Grits

Charred Cabbage with Pork Rinds

Pork Belly with Beans and Fennel Salad

Mac and Cheese with BBQ Chip Crust

Carolina Gold Rice with Ox Tail

Hot Chicken with Ranch and Dill Pickle

Pecan Pie with Ice Cream

Banana Pudding

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Tonkotsu East (London, UK) 2014-03-10

Tonkotsu East
Arch 334
1a Dunston Street
London
E8 4EB
Tel: 020 7254 2478

http://www.tonkotsu.co.uk/home

Tonkotsu East is located in Hackney London and serves up ramen, sake, and standard ramen house food. I ordered the restaurant namesake tonkotsu with extra pork belly and an extra half egg. For appetizers edamame and shittake & bamboo gyoza were sampled. The meal was rounded out with warm sake.