Philly Magazine/ Foobooz - Philly Cooks RECAP
Monday, February 24, 2014
So if you follow me on social media at all, you will have noticed I created a mini campaign leading up to Foobooz | Philadelphia Magazine's Philly Cooks event, which sold out! The event was held Wed 2/19 at The Marriott Hotel at 12th & Market Sts.
I'm glad I got the opportunity to market this event as there are so many restaurants in Philly I know nothing about, many of which participated in Philly Cooks; this way, I got a chance to at least get a glimpse into their specialties and restaurant backgrounds.
GM Ryan Fenton, Pennsylvania 6 |
I gave it 3.5 Tines - A number of restaurants went with a sushi type offering, but PA 6 had the most mix of flavors in their Yellow Tuna plate.
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These wine and spirits companies put the "booze" in Foobooz |
Two restaurants that ran out quickly were on the opposite ends of the spectrum with regard to calories - Federal Donuts and Vedge.
Vedge husband and wife Chefs Richard Landau & Kate Jacoby |
Vedge is a high concept Vegan Restaurant - Their offering for the night was Grilled Royal Trumpet Mushrooms, temper spice with a Rutabaga sauce.
I'm not going to give a tine rating, cause I don't trust my judgement when it comes to healthy, vegan, vegetarian eating.
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Paris Bistro is located in my neck of the woods on Germantown Ave in Chestnut Hill |
Paris Bistro's Orange Ginger Braised Short Ribs on a Butternut Ravioli - the short rib was so tender and a nice size portion. The ravioli tasted more like sweet potato filling, together the combination is hearty, wintertime comfort food. - 4 Tines
The other was Supper's Buffalo Grits -Anson Mills Grits topped w/ Confit Turkey Legs, Blue Cheese, Hot Sauce and pickled celery - I know it sounds crazy, but it was crazy awesome! If you don't like a lot of flavor, than not your dish, but for me, all these flavors made both thrilling war and sweet love on my palate. - 4 Tines
I interview some attendees to find out what dishes held the most excitement for them;
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These lovely ladies choose Fitler Dining Room |
This Group's favorites were Laurel's Mackerel w/jalapenos, Circle Thai and The Fat Ham |
Bredenbeck's Vanilla Sponge Cake with Orange Simple Syrup, Chocolate & Coffee Butter Cream topped w/ Chocolate Ganache |
Dining "Tine" Rating System: * Excellent - 4 Tines / * Great - 3 Tines / * Good - 2 Tines / * Fair - 1 Tine / * Poor - Tarnished
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Vedge

Paris Bistro

Supper

Fitler Dining Room

Was hoping to cover Philly Cooks 2015, but it didn't work out. Let's see what happens for Philly Cooks 2016!