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

Welcome to the Fall Season!

Here at XIX we have just changed our menus from Summer to Fall and I wanted to give you a sample of the new dessert menu. It’s a little fun and different, but I think it’s pretty fantastic. With unique flavors, from sweet to savory, it has combinations and tastes that
will make you re-think your idea of typical desserts.

A few examples…we have a Chevre (goat cheese) Cheesecake with Warm Stewed Fall Fruits and Red Wine Reduction. For the chocolate lover’s there is Chocolate Liquid Cake with Banana Foster Ice Cream and some house made Cashew Brittle. The Apple Three Ways was a BIG success during Restaurant Week I had to put in on the menu – this dessert has an Apple Spice Cake – Ziegler’s Cider Sorbet and Green Apple Foam that has a little pucker to it – it tastes like a sour patch kid!

Stop in to XIX to try one (or two!) of many new seasonal desserts…you will definitely enjoy the
experience!

Delicious XIX Desserts

Chef Matt Maslowski - blogging for the first time! As the Executive Pastry Chef, I am here to give you all a small update of what we are doing here at XIX. The culinary team at XIX and I have come together to offer great specials for the 105 th Anniversary of the Bellevue Building. Chef Marc Plessis has created a unique 4-course Chef’s Tasting Menu for $105 per couple. I can’t say exactly what he is preparing, but I can tell you that he would welcome you to come in and ask him or simply keep up with the blog!

In the Pastry Kitchen, we have paired up with our building partner Tiffany’s to offer a limited time 105 th Anniversary dessert. Using a gorgeous crystal square bowl with a basket weave style, for $105 guests have the opportunity to choose any dessert from the summer menu and it will be served in the Tiffany crystal bowl, yours to keep!!

There are so many great new menu items to try at XIX but my opinion, come for the desserts. If you like fun and refreshing, you will love the new summer options. We cover all the bases from strawberry napoleons with black pepper anglaise to a rich chocolate tart with mint ice cream. Feel like a Banana Split? We offer a build your own that comes with all the fun toppings like you had as a kid. Did I say ice cream – all our ice creams and sorbet are made in house. Secret Hint: We sell pints to go!

Last week the AYC Media Team stopped by to check out shoot a video on all we have going on…Stay tuned for the link at www.aroundphilly.com