Monday, November 23, 2009

Whiskey Dinner - December 1st

We have all heard of wine and beer dinners, but how about a whiskey dinner. Join us at the XIX bar on December 1st. The five-course tasting will explore the complexities of the various premium whiskies and pair them with dishes to enhance the overall experience. Think a 10 year old Talisker with oysters and Bulleit Bourbon with apricot beignet. As my first such tasting, I am looking forward to what will be a fun and interesting event.

Hope to see you there,
Chef Marc

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Whiskey Tasting with special treats...December 1st

Well I must say the Phillies gave their best shot against the Yankees – you guys are still #1 in my book.

Back to business…This week Chef Marc and I are putting our heads together to help XIX General Manager Pam Bower put together a Whiskey Tasting on December 1, 2009. Combining our crazy styles, we have come up with a tapas style menu to be paired with a variety of whiskey. I am combining flavors that everyone will talk about; think Apricot Beignet with Hot Chocolate infused with Bulleit Bourbon. All of the ingredients will have a hint of vanilla, citrus, floral, and a secret special ingredient that you will have to explore at the tasting. I am looking forward to a few good guesses and if you can figure it out, I will offer a Chef’s dessert in the XIX Cafe as a gift for getting it right. Space is very limited for this tasting experience so call 215-790-1919 to make your reservation and I hope to see you there!

Executive Pastry Chef Matt Maslowski