Monday, May 28, 2018

Tuna Bar Dinner 2018-04-28

Tuna Bar Dinner 2018-04-28
205 Race Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Old City
Email: hello@TunaBar.com
http://www.tunabar.com/

Tuna Bar is a new Japanese raw bar created by owner and executive chef Kenneth Sze.
For dinner and the best introduction to the new restaurant, we went with the Omakase tasing (Chef's Tasting)

Definitely a recommended Japanese restaurant to recommend and a welcome addition to the Philadelphia food scene.

Miso Soup - tofu, seaweed, scallions, mushrooms

Fluke Blood Orange Crudo - fresh squeezed lime juice, radish, micro cilantro

Wok Kampachi Ceviche - thinly sliced Kampachi, infused ginger oil, scallions, oyster sauce, sesame

Fried Brussel Sprouts - sesame oil, soy, miso

Up Close: Wok Kampachi Ceviche - thinly sliced Kampachi, infused ginger oil, scallions, oyster sauce, sesame

Up Close: Fluke Blood Orange Crudo - fresh squeezed lime juice, radish, micro cilantro

Fried Shrimp with Tuna, Avacado, and Italian Caviar

Up Close: Fried Shrimp with Tuna, Avacado, and Italian Caviar

Fried Shrimp with Tuna, Avacado, and Italian Caviar



Waygu Beef Spring Roll

Striped Bass, Walu (White Tuna), Hamachi (Yellow Tail), King Salmon, Toro

Toro

Striped Bass

Walu (White Tuna) with scallion and fried shallots

Hamachi (Yellowtail) with jalapeno and Chinese bayberry

King Salmon with pomelo and Italian caviar

Maguro with avocado and wasabi jalapeno

King Salmon with Italian Caviar





Hamachi (Yellowtail)

Norwegian Salmon

Kampachi

Tuna

Old City Roll - spicy tuna, asparagus, daikon, crispy creamy rock shrimp, chives



Broad Street Roll - spicy salmon, avocado, crunch, soy paper, topped with king salmon, spicy salmon, no rice

Dessert: Angel Cake with Orange & Double Chocolate Ice Cream with black sesame, strawberry, and flowers

Close Up: Angel Cake with Orange & Double Chocolate Ice Cream with black sesame, strawberry, and flowers
Tuna Bar - Chef's Omakase / Chef's Tasting






Royal Boucherie Dinner 2018-03-01

Royal Boucherie Dinner 2018-03-01
52 South 2nd Street
Olde City, Philadelphia, PA
Phone: 267-606-6313
http://www.royalboucherie.com/

Had the opportunity to have dinner at Royal Boucherie.
Ambiance is great, and the food was delicious.



Boulevardier - Bourbon, Campari, Sweet Vermouth

Lagunitas - Eroica (Sour Saison)

Smoked Salmon Pave - Crispy Potato, Cucumber, Chervil, Roe

Smoked Trout Croquettes - Fried in Pork Fat, Calabrian Chile

Champagne Braised Escargot - Chartreuse-Hazelnut Butter, Crisp Baguette

Champagne Braised Escargot - Chartreuse-Hazelnut Butter, Crisp Baguette

Braised Pork Cheek - Cardoon, Chestnut, Prune, and Armagnac Jus

Maine Scallop - Winter Squash, Trumpet Mushroom, Pumpkin Seed Granola

New Leaf Lunch 2018-05-13

New Leaf Lunch 2018-05-13
Chinese & Japanese Cuisine
2916 West Chester Pike Broomall, PA 19008
Phone: 610-353-8888
https://www.newleafcuisine.com/

Good Chinese and Asian cuisine at New Leaf in Broomall, PA.

Scallion Pancake
Tom Yum Soup

Crispy Salted Baked Squid

Szechuan String Bean

Chicken, Shrimp, Scallops

Sauteed Snow Pea Leaves with Roasted Garlic

Peking Duck - Served with Pancake, Scallion and Hoisin Sauce


Royal Boucherie Brunch 2018-05-27

Royal Boucherie Brunch 2018-05-27
52 South 2nd Street
Olde City, Philadelphia, PA
Phone: 267-606-6313
http://www.royalboucherie.com/

Stopped by Royal Boucherie for Brunch.
Good food and great ambiance, a little more on the pricy side for the dishes.


Kir Royale - Creme de Cassis, Prosecco
Bloody Mary - Vodka, Lemon, House Bloody Mix




Pancakes - Pear Compote, Chantilly, Pennsylvania Maple Syrup
Malted Waffles - Vanilla Butter, Pennsylvania Maple Syrup, Fried Chicken with Buttermilk, Smoked Paprika, Chile
Eggs En Cocotte - Pork Belly & Cheek, Oyster Mushrooms, Bechamel, Smoked Cheddar

Harper's Garden (Wine Garden) 2018-05-23

Harper's Garden (Wine Garden) 2018-05-23
31 South 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA
Phone: 267-886-8552
Email: info@harpersgardenphilly.com
https://harpersgardenphilly.com/

Harper's Garden in Rittenhouse Square is now open.
It features an open-air veranda and a nice selection of beers, wines, and cocktails.


Harper's Garden

Bar at Harper's Garden
Rose, Cantine Povero, Piedmont, Italy - Rose all day


Sparkling Rose

Moroccan Lamb Meatballs - onion jus, creme fraiche
Herb Rosti Fries - spring onion dipping sauce