Fresh off his experiment with Roundeye Noodle Bar over the weekend, Matyson chef Ben Puchowitz continues to forge ahead with Asian flavors. Take a look at what’s on offer this Year of The Dragon-themed menu this week: “Monday, January 30- Thursday, February 2 Celebrating the Chinese New Year: The Year of the Dragon Good Fortune [...]
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Join Zahav For “A Very Jewish Christmas”
Aired December 1st, 2011 on Events, Holidays and Prix Fixe.1 CommentPhilebrity Award nominee Michael Solomonov‘s Zahav (237 Saint James Place) is celebrating Christmas a little bit differently than most of us: with Chinese food and a movie. In addition, Zahav will be holding celebrations for Chanukah and New Year’s Eve. Event details are below. Chanukah at Zahav From Tuesday, December 20 until Wednesday, December 28, [...]
“Eat Like A Chef” At Matyson Promises Chef’s Favorite Foods
Aired November 1st, 2011 on BYOB, Chefs and Prix Fixe.0 CommentsIf you’ve ever wondered how chefs eat when they go out, Matyson has a tasting menu this week that caters to those with more voyeuristic tendencies. “Eat Like a Chef” promises a culinary experience customized to the tastes of Chef Ben, featuring a $45 prix fixe for five of his favorite dishes. Fin de la [...]
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Phoodie.info And National Mechanics Present Rare Uyghur Cuisine
Aired October 27th, 2011 on Events, Exclusive and Prix Fixe.0 CommentsPatrick Rodgers (you may remember him from this) spent sixteen years in the music industry, traveling all over the world, and it is on a trip to China where he fell in love with Uyghur cuisine. The Uyghur people, who live in the Xinjiang province of China, borrow some of their culinary influence from neighbors [...]
First Look: Sbraga
Aired October 13th, 2011 on Chefs, Openings, Prix Fixe, Top Chef and first look.2 CommentsWe mentioned yesterday that Top Chef winner Kevin Sbraga was set to open his first restaurant, Sbraga, in Philadelphia this Saturday. The 440 South Broad Street spot will be a “modern American restaurant” featuring a $45 prix fixe menu we detailed yesterday, including deserts made by the chef’s wife, Pastry Chef Jesmary Sbraga. We sent [...]
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Matyson Proves Vanilla Doesn’t Have To Be Boring
Aired August 10th, 2011 on BYOB and Prix Fixe.0 CommentsThis week’s tasting menu at Matyson (37 South 19th Street) is designed to show that vanilla doesn’t always mean bland or plain. The $45 Prix fixe menu does not include tax, beverage, or gratuity and features: Corn & Lobster “Cappucino” Black pepper corn muffin, vanilla honey Shaved Summer Melon Serrano ham, fried manchego, arugula, saffron-vanilla [...]
Matyson (37 South 19th St) will be presenting Lobster Mania this Wednesday and Thursday. The menu (below) is $45 a person; be sure to call ahead (215.564.2925) to make reservations. Lobster Soup Miso, buckwheat noodles, Japanese turnips, asparagus Spicy Lobster & Charred Watermelon Salad Saffron-lime, fava bean tapenade, opal basil Lobster Stuffed Squash Blossom Local [...]
Matyson And Sly Fox Come Together For Beer Dinner
Aired June 21st, 2011 on Beer, Events and Prix Fixe.0 CommentsMatyson (37 South 19th Street) often prides itself as being at the forefront of Philadelphia’s BYOB scene, but on June 28th, you can leave your own bottles at home. Matyson is teaming up with Sly Fox Brewery for a five course dinner with beer pairings. Matyson’s Chef Ben Puchowitz will be teaming up with Chef [...]
Bistro La Minette Gearing Up For Summer
Aired May 3rd, 2011 on Diners, French and Prix Fixe.0 CommentsBistro La Minette is planning all kinds of great things for the great weather ahead. On top of seasonal additions to their menu, the Bistro is resuming their Dinner and a Movie Al Fresco nights, which will be on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Dinner and a Movie Al Fresco started May 2nd, and the Monday/Thursday [...]
Prix Fixe: “Local Seafood” Tasting Menu At Matyson
Aired March 28th, 2011 on Locavore, Prix Fixe and Seafood.0 CommentsEvery now and then we remember how blessed we are to be living between two rivers. We’re not exactly sure about how we feel about eating fish from them, but perhaps Matyson can make us change our minds. Today until Thursday the 31st, they’re hosting a “Local Seafood” Tasting menu which includes: Cape May Salts [...]
