Monthly Archives: June 2012
Destination Dining Philadelphia
By Beth D’Addono South Jerseyans love to dine al fresco in the summertime. And when the back yard becomes so-so, it’s time to head to the city. Whether it’s soaking up the sun on Rittenhouse Square or enjoying a starlit repast in hipster ’hoods like Old City and South Street, we clamor for sidewalk cafes and luxuriate in [...]
CASA Carollo
The authentic Italian eatery treats diners like family By Janet Leonardi CASA CAROLLO BAR & GRILLE, 200 Route 73 North, Marlton (856)797-9966 or www.casacarollos.com For generation upon generation, Italians everywhere have embraced the essence of “la famiglia,” that warm blending of family, love and food. The Carollo family, the owner/operators of Casa Carollo Bar & Grille in Marlton, are carrying on that tradition proudly. Penne marinara, [...]
Read MoreSurf his turf
Jose Garces expands his empire to Atlantic City’s Revel It was a gorgeous Monday afternoon in early spring as Jose Garces tooled down the Atlantic City Expressway seemingly without a care in the world. In just a few hours, the 31-year-old chef, who owns seven restaurant concepts in Philadelphia alone, would preside over the opening of Amada, the Boardwalk branch of his signature Philadelphia [...]
Read MoreDomestic Bliss
I love the Fourth of July. There is still plenty of summer left, and it beats Labor Day, which can be depressing because it signals the end of summer. And I love fireworks and clambakes. Raw clams and oysters are a must. Steamers too, and, of course, there has to be lobster. The next decision is how to wash down all this [...]
Read MoreA South Jersey Field of Dreams
Did you ever have a dream that you shared with your best friend? And what did you do when your best friend said “let’s do it.” In Bruce Morrison’s case, it meant he and his best friend Art Reale were going to own a winery. Both summer residents of Sea Isle City in Cape May County, [...]
Lunch Spots in Haddon Twp.
KEG & KITCHEN 90 Haddon Ave. (856) 833-9800 Hours: 11:30-2 a.m. Monday-Friday, noon-2 a.m. Saturday, 11-2 a.m. Sunday I ordered a short-rib sandwich topped with sauteed greens and caramelized onions served on a toasted baguette. The meat was slow cooked for 12 hours, which made it just melt in your mouth. The sauteed greens and onions gave the sandwich great [...]
Chef Mark Smith
Claim to fame: Chef/owner of Tortilla Press in Collingswood and Tortilla Press Cantina, Merchantville. Zodiac sign: Libra Favorite movie: “Pecker” (from offbeat director John Waters) Favorite TV show: “Mad Men” Favorite food: Tamales. So much time and attention goes into making them, and you can taste it in every mouthful. Favorite pastime: Just relaxing. Preferably [...]
Sippin’ by the Pool
By William Sokolic Photography by Sean M. Fitzgerald The Pool at Harrah’s Resort isn’t just known for holding nightclub and bar’s title of Mega Club of the Year but is also one of the premier resort pools on the East Coast. “The glass-enclosed, 82 degree, all-year-round temperature that is given to our guests gives them the experience of being in [...]
Swirly Cherry and Yogurt Ice Pops
INGREDIENTS: • 4 cups pitted Bing cherries • (Optional: 2 cups each bing cherries and rainier cherries) • 1 cup frozen lemonade concentrate • 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt DIRECTIONS: • Combine bing cherries and 1 cup lemonade concentrate in food processor and process until smooth. Set aside. • Pour mixture into popsicle molds, alternating with spoonfuls of yogurt. Using a wooden skewer [...]
Bada Bing
The little red jewels are ready for the pickin’ and there are plenty of places in South Jersey to get your mitts on the stone fruit that delights many a dish. We like to use them incorporated in sauces, preserves, jams and salads. They also can be used in cherry pies and tarts (though we like the sour-tasting Montmorency cherry for those [...]
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