Friday Saturday Sunday Celebrates 35 Years! Saturday, November 29, 2008

Friday Saturday Sunday’s 35th Anniversary Celebration… Original dishes at original prices!Friday Saturday Sunday is 35 years old and proud to be the oldest restaurant in Center City. On Wednesday, December 3rd from 5:30 – 10:30 PM dine on Friday Saturday Sunday’s original dishes at original prices! The menu will consist of owner Weaver Lilley’s favorite dishes from the 70’s! These 35 year old recipes will be brought back as small plates along with Chef Reese Skulteti’s NEW autumn menu. Call 215-546-4232 or visit OpenTable.com for reservations. 35th Anniversary Menu Small Plates from the 70sChile Elizabeth Taylor  6 Chili served with a corn bread crust and hot chile pepper poking out. Black beans on the side Inacodadavita  8 Filet of Cod stuffed with tomato, artichoke hearts and Jarlsberg cheese. With white wine butter sauce South Philly Salad  6 A chilled crisp salad with a spicy vinaigrette, topped with a link of Italian sausage hot off the grille Avocado Suzi  5 Thinly sliced avocado, sour cream and mayonnaise topped with caviar A la carte menu will also be available. * 261 South 21st St. · 215-546-4232 · frisatsun.com Where every bottle of wine is just $10 above cost. *

It’s Cocktail Week at Savona! Saturday, November 29, 2008

Cocktail Week: The first week of each month Savona offers specialty cocktail flights…

The first week of each month, Savona’s Master Mixologist, Pablo “Papi” Hurtado will celebrate Cocktail Week. Choose your flavors and Papi will prepare a flight of 3 incredible cocktails for $15 (4 oz each).

Pablo joined Savona last summer after his return from Europe, where he worked at some of London’s top venues. Although well-seasoned with the classic cocktails, his specialty is Latin spirits. Papi is very passionate about his profession and it shows in his cocktail creations. Join him for the flight of your choice…

Sample Cocktail Flights
Any 3 cocktails for $15 (4 oz each)
First Monday – Thursday of each month

Apple Pie Martini
premium vodka, apple liqueur, apricot liqueur,
cinnamon & sugar cane infusion, fresh apples

Daiquiri
premium rum, sugar cane syrup, fresh squeezed lime juice

Espresso Martini
premium vodka, kahlúa, espresso, godiva chocolate liqueur, sugar cane syrup

Golden Drew
(in honor of Chef Andrew Masciangelo)
premium vodka, galliano, fresh squeezed orange juice, cointreau, peach liquor

Mi Passion
premium vodka, passion syrup, fresh squeezed lemon & lime juice,
sugar cane syrup, cointreau, fresh passion fruit

Mojito
white rum, sugar cane syrup, fresh squeezed lime juice, mint leaves

Papi’s Margarita
premium tequila, cointreau, agave syrup, fresh squeezed lime juice

Punch
premium rum, fresh squeezed lime juice, angostura bitters,
maraschino cherry & syrup

Raspberry Martini
premium vodka, sugar cane syrup, fresh raspberries,
raspberry puree, fresh squeezed lime juice, chambord

Ultimate Mai Tai
premium rum, amaretto, fresh squeezed lime juice,
sugar cane syrup, pineapple sorbet

100 Old Gulph Road * Gulph Mills, Pa 19428 * 610-520-1200 * www.savonarestaurant.com

Nectar, Stella Blu, Gypsy Saloon featured on Actions News Friday, November 21, 2008

Nectar, Stella Blu & Gypsy Saloon are featured on Action News.

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Thanksgiving recipes from some of Philly’s great chefs Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Main Line Today Magazine’s Dining Blog, Boccocini features some great Thanksgiving recipes from Nectar, Savona & Friday Saturday Sunday…

Black Truffle and Foie Gras Stuffing From Savona Executive Chef Andrew Masciangelo

Savona Reviewed on aroundphilly.com Wednesday, November 19, 2008

The ‘Burbs: Savona
November 17, 2008
By: Ken Alan

I don’t care what The Who once said, rock really isn’t dead. It’s still rolling along quietly at the back of the tour bus while other, more mainstream musical styles ride shotgun.

The same may be said about true fine dining. There once was a time in the distant past when a top-tier meal was accompanied by sterling service: white gloved, tuxedo-clad wait staffers who would cater to clientele with utmost refinery, lovingly filleting their Dover sole tableside and dramatically ladling velvety bisques without anything less than a soupçon of dignified flourish.

Today, many high-end places operate to the dismal dirge that is being played by the groaning economy. Likewise, they must deal with the uprising of new players on the scene: multi-million dollar theme restaurants offering see-and-be-seen experiences to go along with copious amounts of food and drink. (As a concierge, I can tell you that seven out of 10 reservations I am asked to make today are at one of Philly’s Big 5 uber-eateries, most of them owned by Stephen Starr and Jose Garces, two guys with great industry gravitas.)

Besides theses glitzy spots, another type of restaurant has truly busted up the big-ticket dining market: BYO’s. Such a popular Philly thing, nightly throngs enjoying lower pricing to go along with their savings on wine. So, between the Buddakans and Bistro 7’s of this land, former leading acts of haute gastronomy have become today’s back-up performers.

Along the suburbs then, it is refreshing to see traditions in excellence remain, such as the constant culinary spirit imparted at Savona in Gulph Mills. There, the fabled sea-centric cuisines of St. Tropez and the Riviera are still very much in tune, refined yet sprightly executed fare from executive chef Andrew Masciangelo, who continues to uphold the expert riffs laid out by the site’s original owners when it debuted as a fine dining restaurant in 1995.

Friday Saturday Sunday Featured in Phila Gay News Friday, November 14, 2008

Suzi Nash of the Philadelphia Gay News reviews Friday Saturday Sunday Restaurant. Read the entire story here!

Friday Saturday Sunday

261 South 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215.546.4232
www.frisatsun.com

Just one block from Rittenhouse Square, Friday Saturday Sunday is one of the city’s coziest and most romantic restaurants. An original landmark from Philadelphia’s 1970s restaurant renaissance, Friday Saturday Sunday offers New American Cuisine and a wine list that is priced just $10 above cost.

The Ticket Features Friday Saturday Sunday Restaurant… Friday, November 14, 2008

Celebrating 35 years for Friday Saturday Sunday

Food for Thought

By Len Lear

The story of Friday Saturday Sunday (FSS) could make a pretty good independent movie, the kind that wins prizes at the Sundance Film Festival. But who would believe it? The little restaurant at 261 S. 21st St. (at Rittenhouse) was started in 1973 by seven acquaintances who knew no more about the restaurant business than Sarah Palin would know about running the United States.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

TANGO’S Special Black Friday Menu…

A great place for Sunday Brunch, too!

Black Friday Specials at TANGO

Practically a holiday itself, Black Friday (November 28th) is the official start of the holiday season, and a great time for cheer and celebration. After the mayhem at the mall, relax and enjoy TANGO’s menu of Black Friday inspired specialties.

Black Friday Menu
November 28, 2008

Starters:
Black Eye Pea Soup 5.5

Black Ravioli stuffed with Lobster 12
Sauteed Spinach, Saffron Cream Sauce

Entrees:
Blackened Swordfish 24
Steamed Basmati Rice, Julienne Vegetable Salad,
Roasted Tomato Guajillo Pepper Sauce

Black & Tan Braised Beef Short Rib 25
Mashed Potato, Steamed Broccoli

Black ‘n Blue Petit Duo m/p
Cajun Blackened 4oz Tuna Fillet &
4oz Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese Sauce

Black Squid Ink Fettuccini 23
Shrimp and Butternut Squash

sample menu-selections and accompaniments subject to change

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TANGO: the perfect Brunch destination

Before the Thanksgiving whirlwind of family, family and more family…After the turkey, stuffing and all the fixin’s…Let TANGO handle your Sunday morning!

TANGO’S Brunch menu features a wonderful selection of tasty items like French Toast Soufflé with Apple Raisin Compote, Crab Cake & Eggs, Breakfast Burrito and Eggs Benedict.

TANGO also offers a selection of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrees on their Brunch menu. Choose from favorites like Sesame Seared Tuna, Asian Chicken Salad or Seared Scallops with Asparagus Risotto.

Wash those Sunday blues away with a sparkling Mimosa or one of TANGO’s tangy Bloody Marys.

Brunch is served Sundays from 11:30am -3:00pm
Large party reservations recommended.

TANGO * 39 Morris Ave. * Bryn Mawr, PA
610-526-9500 * www.tastetango.com

Fresh Lobster Arriving Daily at Nectar! Monday, November 10, 2008

There’s more to Nectar than their exotic menu, spectacular ambiance and impeccable service… Nectar is also known for featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients. This fall, Executive Chef, Patrick Feury is unveiling his special Nova Scotia Lobster Menu. Says Chef Feury, “Lobster prices have come down simply due to supply and demand.  Believe it or not, comfort food prices have risen on things like ribs and chicken wings. People are not reaching for “luxury items”, which has created less demand and propelled the price downward. Our new lobster menu is a great way to pass our savings on to our customers.” Nectar’s Nova Scotia Lobster Menu start lobster spring roll, pickled green tomato salad 11 lobster sliders (3), nova scotia lobster, house smoked bacon, tomato 12 entrée butter poached lobster pad thai 29 wok lobster, asparagus, black truffle potato tart 29 wok lobster, beef tenderloin, asparagus, chive blossom 29 Lobsters arrive daily from Nova Scotia. ________ The freshest ingredients and classic techniques make Nectar a world-class restaurant in your own backyard. 1091 Lancaster Ave * Berwyn, PA 19312 * 610-725-9000 www.tastenectar.com

Savona Sommelier Melissa Monosoff featured in Philly Mag Thursday, November 6, 2008

Dinner With … Sommelier Melissa Monosoff

of Savona in Gulph Mills; spokeswoman for PLCB

By April White

Photograph By Stuart Goldenberg

First taste of wine: At the synagogue when I was three. My parents thought it was grape juice, but it was ­really Manischewitz. I was running around like crazy, and then I fell asleep under a table. I didn’t touch wine again until I was 23.
My drink: I’m always on the lookout for a great beer. Most often I go for the locals, especially Victory.

Most recent meal: Coffee, granola bar and gum.

Embarrassing food love: Peanut butter and jelly ­sandwiches.

Least favorite food: I can’t eat provolone cheese or Chinese food.

Top Philly classic: Roast pork and broccoli rabe. At a baseball or basketball game.

Wine region to watch: Patagonia in Southern Chile, for intriguing gewürztraminer and pinot noir wines.

Fondest food memory: Tasting incredible champagne and eating fresh-baked brioche at ­Diebolt-Vallois in Champagne. I had tears in my eyes.

Ultimate wine: I could definitely live on great champagne.

Owners of Stella Blu & Gypsy Saloon featured in the Inquirer Thursday, November 6, 2008

Restaurants adapt to leaner times

By Michael Klein

Inquirer Staff Writer

Owners Kim Strengari and Marianne Gere are waiting tables and tending bar at their West Conshohocken restaurants Stella Blu and Gypsy Saloon, where they’ve decided to cut their own salaries in half.

In Center City, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle, a pricey steakhouse opening later this month, is adding cheaper wines to its list and is promoting its more affordable bar menu.

SAVONA’S Cocktail Week! Monday, November 3, 2008

Cocktail Week: The first week of each month! Savona Offers Specialty Cocktail Flights… Beginning this November, the first week of each month, Savona’s Master Mixologist, Pablo “Papi” Hurtado will introduce Cocktail Week. Choose your flavors and Papi will prepare a flight of 3 incredible cocktails for $15 (4 oz each). Pablo joined Savona last summer after his return from Europe, where he worked at some of London’s top venues. Although well-seasoned with the classic cocktails, his specialty is Latin spirits. Papi is very passionate about his profession and it shows in his cocktail creations. Join him for the flight of your choice… Sample Cocktail Flights Any 3 cocktails for $15 (4 oz each) First Monday – Thursday of each month Apple Pie Martini premium vodka, apple liqueur, apricot liqueur, cinnamon & sugar cane infusion, fresh apples Daiquiri premium rum, sugar cane syrup, fresh squeezed lime juice Espresso Martini premium vodka, kahlúa, espresso, godiva chocolate liqueur, sugar cane syrup Golden Drew (in honor of Chef Andrew Masciangelo) premium vodka, galliano, fresh squeezed orange juice, cointreau, peach liquor Mi Passion premium vodka, passion syrup, fresh squeezed lemon & lime juice, sugar cane syrup, cointreau, fresh passion fruit Mojito white rum, sugar cane syrup, fresh squeezed lime juice, mint leaves Papi’s Margarita premium tequila, cointreau, agave syrup, fresh squeezed lime juice Punch premium rum, fresh squeezed lime juice, angostura bitters, maraschino cherry & syrup Raspberry Martini premium vodka, sugar cane syrup, fresh raspberries, raspberry puree, fresh squeezed lime juice, chambord Ultimate Mai Tai premium rum, amaretto, fresh squeezed lime juice, sugar cane syrup, pineapple sorbet 100 Old Gulph Road * Gulph Mills, Pa 19428 * 610-520-1200 * www.savonarestaurant.com ____________________________________

About Savona Executive Chef Andrew Masciangelo’s Riviera inspired cuisine captures the culinary spirit of the French and Italian Riviera, focusing on the use of local and seasonal ingredients. Savona is pleased to offer one of the largest wine lists in Pennsylvania, with over 1,000 wines from all over the world. Originally a historical stone inn dating back to 1763 on Philadelphia’s Main Line, Savona’s interior is elegant with a rich Mediterranean appeal. 100 Old Gulph Road * Gulph Mills, Pa 19428 * 610-520-1200 * www.savonarestaurant.com