Chef Pierre Calmels set to collaborate with Chef Chip Roman at Blackfish

On Monday, November 29^th, Blackfish chef/owner Chip Roman will be in his restaurant’s Conshohocken kitchen collaborating with his good friend Pierre Calmels, chef/owner of Philadelphia’s renowned Bibou. Together they will create a not-to-be-missed five-course feast.  Bibou is the premier French BYOB in Philadelphia’s Queen Village, presided over by Calmels.  And Blackfish has earned a stellar reputations for its seafood centered progressive American menu. This is sure to be one memorable evening. The cost is $75.

Both chefs worked at Le Bec Fin. But Chip, who grew up in Fishtown, spent a few years at Vetri first then he went on to study culinary arts and business at Drexel before opening Blackfish.  Calmals is from Lyon. He apprenticed in France under Daniel Boulud and served as executive chef at Le Bec Fin before opening Bibou. Both restaurants have earned Inquirer critic Craig LaBan’s coveted three bell reviews and both have received James Beard Award nominations.

Blackfish is located at 119 Fayette Street. So make your reservations now by calling (610) 397-0888.  For more information, visit www.blackfishrestaurant.com.

Tuesday is tasting night at Blackfish and this Tuesday, they’ll be serving all crab all night.  That’s right, crab is what they’re featuring on Tuesday , November 2. Enjoy four courses for $45. Start with Dungonous crab brotta egg “drops”.  Then enjoy a galette de crab, followed by “veal oscar”, jumbo lump crab with béarnaise, and a crab apple tart tatin for dessert.  So if you’re craving crab, make your reservations now. For more information or reservations log onto http://www.blackfishrestaurant.com/

Mémé Chef David Katz wants to share his love of wine with his customers.  That is why he has decided to host a series of affordable wine dinners.

On Monday, November 7, Katz will showcase wines of Oregon.  For $55 guest will be able to enjoy 4 courses, each paired up with a different wine. On the menu expect to find a great selection of wild mushrooms and game matched with the rustic flavors of Mémé’s cuisine accompanied by bold wines from Oregon.

The series will continue on Monday, December 13 when Katz will features wines from the Rhône Valley in France.

Mémé is open for dinner Wednesdays through Sundays; lunch on Thursdays; and brunch on Sundays. For reservations call 215-735-4900. The restaurant is located at 2201 Spruce St., Philadelphia. Log onto memerestaurant.com for more information.

Kokopelli Restaurant & Tequila Bar, set to open in late November, is hiring. Applications are being accepted at the restaurant on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, November 2 through 4, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Apply in person at the restaurant at 1904 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.

There are more than 40 positions available, from dishwashers to line cooks, servers, assistant managers, and everything in between.The restaurant, is scheduled to open in November. The restaurant will be open for dinner and it will offer an innovative Southwestern small plates menu, 40 varieties of Tequila, and a host of specialty cocktails. Managing partner Adam Solomon says the restaurant will offer relaxed dining with an energetic atmosphere. For more information, call 215.557.7510.