Staff Blog
Garces and Latin Evolution, Dinner and a Cookbook
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Want to buy a book from Philly's Latin Emeril? Want to hang with the man who just slammed a can of whoop-ass (a nicely laminated can touched by notes of chocolate and thyme) on Bobby Flay so to win Iron Chef America two weeks ago?
Just in time for National Spanish Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) comes Chef Jose Garces' first cookbook, Latin Evolution, with a muoy special luncheon with Garces on Saturday, September 20, at 12 noon. For $85, you can can hang with Chef Garces at his Amada (217-219 Chestnut Street, 215-625-2450), and nosh on dishes prepared by Garces and included in the book. Plus, you'll get a copy of Latin Evolution that he'll sign before he hits you with that gorgeous can.
You'll need a reservation. But check what you'll get:
*Amada's homemade sangria
*Ceviche de Salmon, ivory king salmon with mustard cream, mint and orange
*Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho with cucumber salad and crispy yellow tomato chips
*Olive Oil Poached Halibut with chorizo croquettes and saffron emulsion
*Madre e Hijo, sous vide truffled hen breast with fried egg, rosemary fingerling potatoes and truffled chicken jus; *Ceviche de Alcachofas, confit artichoke with smoked marcona almond powder;
*Crema Catalana, vanilla custard with frozen strawberry gelee, sangria reduction, almond and cocoa nib praline, canella sticks and Grand Marnier whipped cream.
*the book
Do this, dummy
