Blackfish Named #1 Restaurant in Philly by Philly Mag

The talented Chef Chip Roman’s three-year-old restaurant in Conshohocken was named the number one place to eat by Philadelphia Magazine. The seafood-centered, progressive American menu at Blackfish presents a perfect opportunity to B.Y.O.B. and crack open that bottle of wine you’ve been saving for just the right occasion.

Chip makes sure to keep the menu exciting by changing it weekly except for a few items like the beignets and smoked salmon. The dish is a customer favorite and has never been taken off the menu. The menu is scrumptious.  The chef is oh so charming and even more talented.   The atmosphere is perfect for what’s sure to be a terrific evening. No wonder Blackfish was named top restaurant in the city.

Check out the full article in the January 2011 issue of Philadelphia Magazine.

Boutique frozen yogurt craze snowballs into S.J.

By KIM MULFORD • Courier-Post Staff • November 17, 2010

When Jill Schafer hunted for frozen yogurt in New York and Philadelphia, she wanted the rich flavor of milk and cream on her tongue.

Of course, it had to be healthy, too, and free of artificial flavors, colors and preservatives. So when the 27-year-old interior designer found just the right one — a yogurt so decadent, so pleasantly tangy it curls the toes — she knew it would fit in well at her new gift and treat boutique.

“Every single day, people say, “This is the best tart yogurt I’ve ever had,’ ” said Schafer, owner of Jilly B’s, a sweet spot tucked in the Holly Ravine shopping center at the corner of Springdale and Evesham roads in Cherry Hill.

At least, that’s what tart yogurt fans say. For those who eschew the zip of real Greek yogurt for the sweet variety, Jilly B’s also offers coffee, chocolate, strawberry, mango, peanut butter and on and on.

Oh, it’s good! But don’t miss that “original” tart yogurt. Hit it with melba sauce, a puree of raspberries and blackberries, or maybe a drizzle of honey and granola. Then tell yourself all about the probiotics and low-calorie goodness getting into your system.

Like the cupcake craze sweeping through the area, specialty frozen yogurt is squeezing into the South Jersey market. Click here to see the rest of the article.

Jilly B’s is located at 100 Springdale Road, Holly Ravine Shopping Center or call 856.795.2337.

The Top 10 Best Places for Pasta

American chefs are making the iconic Italian staple their own, expertly pairing authentic handmade pastas like garganelli and strozzapreti with delicious sauces—some classic, some totally new. At these terrific spots across the country, the pasta is always perfect.

November 2010
Amis
Philadelphia
First came Vetri, then Osteria, and now this affordable trattoria from chef Marc Vetri. Simple Roman-style pastas—tonnarelli cacio e pepe (pecorino and black pepper), bucatini alla gricia (pork belly, chili flakes, and pecorino)—are favorites. 412 South 13th Street; 215-732-2647; amisphilly.com

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Best dessert in Philly

The anxiously awaited Philadelphia Magazine “Best of Philly” picks of 2010 have been announced! And for anyone who’s got a sweet tooth they recommend you head over to Bistrot La Minette (623 S. 6th St.) for some dessert.

Before chef/owner Peter Woolsey was turning out traditional French cassoulets and flammenkuche at Bistrot La Minette he was putting his Le Cordon Bleu pastry education to use in the kitchens of Washington Square and Striped Bass.

During the past two years at the helm of Bistrot La Minette, Chef Woolsey has expanded his repetoire from sweet to savory, but he hasn’t lost his touch. Philly Mag says his desserts are the best in the city, including his “traditional raspberry mille feuille that’s better than versions we’ve had in France.”

We second that.

Wanna taste some of the best? Call 215-925-8000 to reserve your table.

Chef Sean Weinberg on FOX!

Yesterday we hung out at FOX Philly studio with our friend, Chef Sean Weinberg of Restaurant Alba in Malvern, PA. Weinberg was featured on the “Monday’s Menu” segment preparing a decadent veggie panini. Decadent vegetables? Yes, particularly after being roasted and sauteed then marinated in olive oil and herbs with garlic and pressed between thick slices of crusty bread with creamy burrata cheese.

Hilarity ensued as host Mike Jerrick knifed the flaming red peppers and nibbled the “magic” (or so he thought) Hen of the Woods mushroom.

Check out Breslow Partners Facebook page for more photos or view the segment online.