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Tempting as it may be, there’s no need to journey to the Jersey Shore for delicious seafood, as Philadelphia’s best restaurants are serving up the very best the ocean has to offer… and are also offering special seafood deals to further sweeten the pot.
Check out the freshest seafood in town…
A.BAR, 135, South 18th Street – Chef Eli Kulp debuted his new menu at a.bar this summer, offering patrons a globally inspired assortment of ocean-centric fare. Chef Kulp improved on the bar’s already-excellent raw bar treats, serving daily-changing oysters with traditional and kimchi-celery mignonettes. He has also added a tempting selection of crudos, shareable snacks, and more substantial snacks and sandwiches: Striped Bass Tiradito with almond milk, habañero and cilantro; Clams on Toast, little necks with oregano, chili and parsley; and Soft-Shelled Shrimp, crispy fried with “devil oil,” cumin and coriander. Dishes range in price from $2.00 each for Cherrystone Clams on the half shell with tabasco cocktail sauce to $27.00 for Whole Grilled Herb-Stuffed Branzino with wax beans and blistered tomatoes. For reservations, please call (215) 825-7030 or visit www.akitchenandbar.com.
CUBA LIBRE RESTAURANT & RUM BAR, 10South 2nd Street – During the entire month of August the restaurant is celebrating National Rum Day with a festive Mojita Flight, featuring classic, passion fruit and pomegranate cocktails for $12.00 and a Ceviche Flight, headlining three distinctive tropical ceviches, including mushroom, shrimp, and mixto for $12.00, designed to complement the tropical cocktails. On Tuesday, August 26, 6:30 p.m., the restaurant will host an interactive Rum and Cheviche Class with Chef Guillermo Pernot and one of the bar’s top mixologists. The two-hour class will feature four different ceviches, five different types of rum, and five mini-cocktails. Tickets are $59.00 and are available in advance online. For reservations, please call (215) 627-0666 or visit www.cubalibrerestaurant.com.
LONDON GRILL, 2301-2303 Fairmount Avenue – August is Lobster Month at Fairmount’s popular neighborhood bar and restaurant. Specials will include: Creamy Lobster Bisque with essence of lobster, sherry & tomato, garnished with crème fraiche; Savory Lobster Cheesecake, a spreadable delight of cream cheese, peppers, onions, lobster meat and seasonings cooked to a soft perfection and served chilled with crisp salad greens and crostini; Lobster Ravioli with brown butter and chanterelles; and New England Lobster Roll, a buttery, split-top roll filled with diced fresh lobster meat and tossed with celery, aioli and lemon and served with lettuce, tomato, and hand-cut fries; Dishes range in price from $8.00 – $26.00. Guests may also indulge in a three course New England Lobster Dinner for just $32.00. Larger lobsters are also available with 48-hour advance notice. For reservations, please call (215) 978-4545 or visit www.londongrill.com.
OYSTER HOUSE, 1516 Sansom Street – Still time to catch the restaurant’s wildly popular Twin Lobster Dinners on Wednesday, August 27. Guests may enjoy two 1-pound lobsters, shipped direct from Maine’s Ready Seafood Company and out of the water for less than 24 hours before being steamed to order, served alongside fresh, local corn on the cob with a side of drawn butter for just $26.00, a perfect light dinner for two, or a hearty feast for one. For reservations, please call (215) 567-7683 or visit www.oysterhousephilly.com.
PENNSYLVANIA 6 (PE6), 114 South 12th Street – This coming Tuesday, August 26, the restaurant will serve up a 1-pound grilled Maine Lobster Dinner, accompanied by a shaved fennel, zucchini and summer squash salad with roasted Meyer lemon vinaigrette and warm potato salad… Just $19.00 per person, so reservations are strongly recommended. For more info, or to make reservations, please call (267) 639-5606 or visit www.pennsylvania6philly.com.
Bon Appétit!
TAD
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