Dropped into Bar-Food a few days ago. It was only 4 pm, a time at which I rarely quit the work day, but it had been a long and hectic and stressful day and I was parched. Bar-Food, which opens precisely at 4, held the promise of great libations and tempting tidbits, beckoned. Collapsed into a comfortable chair in the pleasantly breezy shade right outside, I ordered a Marguerita and my companion a beer. We added an Olive Tapenade for him and Blue Chips, fresh and crispy potato chips slathered in a mix of blue and brie cheese, for me. All were delicious, unique, light and refreshing. Just the anecdote to a grueling Friday! TGIF! I toasted, ordering another of those delighfully fresh-made Margueritas. And we sample a couple of Kimchi–one with pickled radishes; the other with pickled cukes. Both moist and wonderfully spicy with a tomato-sesame-hot pepper sauce. During the hour we spent, the place had a steady stream of customers arriving, all appearing to be young professionals from nearby offices or perhaps from further distances enroute to their Ardsley Park domains. Clearly, Johnny Baker’s latest venture is, as his always seem to be, a rousing success! Go for it! You’ll love it!
Archive for July, 2009
Another good restaurant bites the dust
Sadly, Matt Cohen’s New South Pub, at the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, will close it’s doors for the last time on Aug. 2.
Eye Candy and Good Eats this Saturday
This Saturday, July 25, treat yourself to a Palette to Palate Gallery Hop, starting in City Market and continuing throughout the Historic District. At each gallery sample Southern delicacies and wines while enjoying the sounds of jazz and classical music by local musicians.
La Xalapena Closed
Another restaurant has bitten the dust. Too bad. This place had good Mexican food, but without a beer and wine license, I suspect, not too many customers.
New Pastry Chef at Local 11 Ten
Pastry Chef Carrie Climer has joined Local 11 Ten, whipping up new delights daily. Each morning, she experiments with local farmers’ daily offerings, coming up with treats like Ginger Bourbon Ice Cream or Mango Basil Sorbet.
BBQ for a Good Cause
On July 18, 2009, a BBQ will be held to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at 44 Echols Avenue, from 10am to 2pm. Only $7 for a pulled pork dinner with all the fixin’s. Enjoy live entertainment from Jason Courtney while you eat. Call 355-0261 to buy your tickets in advance.
Summertime Picnic Sandwich
When summer fruits are at their sweetest, peaches make a worthy substitution for the strawberries in this recipe.
Serves 4
Chop 4 of the strawberries and slice the remaining 4. In a large bowl, mash chopped strawberries with a fork. Add Neufchâtel, mint, zest, salt and pepper and mix until well combined.
Spread strawberry mixture evenly between slices of bread then arrange cucumbers, sliced berries and watercress over half of the slices. Top with remaining slices to form sandwiches then halve each and serve. Enjoy!
– courtesy of Trustees Garden Open Market
