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[phillygrub]

"Top It Off" with a Boozy Pre-Fixe Brunch at Butcher Bar

Butcher Bar, the Rittenhouse hub for American comfort food, grilled fare, and an expansive brown spirits collection (located at 2034 Chestnut St), is thrilled to announce brand-new pre-fixe brunch programming dubbed “Top It Off”. Brunch on the patio at Butcher Bar. The reinvigorated menu boasts all-inclusive two course pre-fixe option overflowing with brunch cocktails available for $48 per…

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Vibe Astoria - 30th Avenue Astoria’s Restaurant Row 

With Lamour Workman, Lic. R.E. Salesperson in our LIC Office

A walk down 30th Avenue between Steinway and 21st Street offers an array of food options that is as diverse as the people who live here. From grass fed & organic BBQ to reimagined food of Northern India, this street has become the neighborhood hot spot for international eateries.  As diners enjoy the sun in the outdoor cafes during the warmers months, walking down the street give you an up closes look at items on the menu.  

Although the entire neighbor of Astoria is a mecca for foods from all over the world, over the past few years, this one mile strip has come alive with restaurants , food truck, and other business that make it electric. The vibrant rhythm of 30th Avenue reaches its peak on weekends as locals often stands in line waiting to be seated for late morning fair.  One such restaurant that comes to mind is Queens Comfort where there is always a line of people patiently waiting to get in just to savor the Atomic Fireball Mac & Cheese Bits for starters followed by the Hobbits Salty Pork” Benedict - Bacon, Fig Jam, Brie Cheese, Poached Eggs, Buttermilk Biscuits, Hollandaise.  These are just two of the many homey items at this local restaurant.  

For those of you who love BBQ, Butcher Bar is where you can get your, smoked meat fix on. Although I often get their Turkey burger as I am not much of a meat eater. However, there dry rubbed 12 hours smoked brisket is not to be missed which is why I bring my carnivorous friends with me so that they can order the brisket or smoked and pulled pork, and I can taste it.  

As you stroll a little further down the avenue you’ll find and excellent Indian restaurant named Kurry Qulture. This restaurant is a celebration of India’s rich culture. It features dishes from all different parts of India, including pav bhaji (butter rolls with a vegetable gravy), lentil dumplings with yogurt, and tamarind chutney.  I have enjoyed everything on this menu including the house made warm flat bread that arrives at every table.  If you are looking for a quiet sophisticated place to dine Kurry Qulture is definitely the place.  What’s more, the back yard garden is quaint and intimate.

So, wherever you choose to dine on 30th Avenue in Astoria you will not be disappointed.  The choice seem endless from Bosnian Cuisine at Ukus to Mediterranean food at Ovelia.   Experiencing the food here is a great way to connect with the cultural landscape that is Astoria, NY.

To connect with Lamour, visit her agent page.

[phillygrub]

New Lunch Spot in Rittenhouse: Butcher Bar

New Lunch Spot in Rittenhouse: @ButcherBarPHL #lunch

Butcher Bar, the meat intensive restaurant that opened to much fanfare three months ago at 2034 Chestnut Street in the Rittenhouse Square area, is now offering lunch Monday through Saturday 11:30-3:00PM. The menu includes starters, sandwiches, plates, sides, and of course… BOOZE! Here’s the meaty menu: That Lamb Meatball Gyro has my name all over it. 😋 I also would not turn down the BLT. 😋 Check…

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The (new) Whole Ox in Marshall opens to rave reviews!!

Amanda and Derek Luhowiak, owners of The Whole OX and their team have been blown away by the success of their first few weeks in the new Marshall, VA location. They like to say that they are “probably” the best butcher shop in Northern Virginia. If the last few weeks are any indicator of their true status - I’m thinking there’s no “probably” about it. The Ox Rules!

As soon as you walk through the door you are pleasantly overwhelmed by the incredible aromas brewing in the back. I am never completely sure what’s cookin’ - but I always know I want some! Extra bonus: the new space design offers a real treat – we TWOX fans are now able to watch Derek and crew create the day’s housemade delicacies from the open prep area in the back of the shop.

The yummy smells of the space are complimented by the warm, cozy feeling of the surround. The shop is absolutely charming, every detail thought of and executed beautifully (there is even a subtle homage to the former resident of this historic space – look closely and you’ll see the original signage from the Old Marshall Post Office). Very cool!

For those of you that were frequent visitors to The Whole Ox in The Plains, you will find all of the same stuff you love in the new Marshall shop - it’s just bigger, better and there’s lots more of it! 

The kitchen has expanded from tiny to big enough - allowing Derek and team to create even more DELICIOUS, eat-in and takeaway housemade favorites, like tomato basil soup, walnut basil pesto, yummy stocks, meatballs, sausages - and we can all sleep at night knowing the larger space means there’s no chance they can’t prep our beloved, TWOX chicken pot pie – (whew!).

Lunch is served daily starting at 11:30am (but come early, the supply goes fast). Their impressive selection of fine wines is even more impressive and now there’s more craft beers to choose from too. The new Ox is offering even more luscious, local produce, charcuterie, and a greater selection of their Butcher shop specialty - humanely-raised, meat sourced from local farms.

The Butcher’s Bar Will Make Its Debut…

As you may know there are also plans to open a Butcher’s Bar, but the tremendous success (and demand) of the last few weeks has The Ox in a bit of tailspin. Determined to NEVER compromise on quality, the team has put The Butcher’s Bar on a temporary hold - but not to worry - it will make its debut one day soon.

The Butcher’s Dinners and Wine Classes will resume within the next few weeks and the TWOX team has a slew of ideas already in the works to make these special events TWOX-worthy. Plans include, possibly breaking down a whole pig and pairing with French wines. Or, maybe exploring America’s lesser-known wine regions like Idaho and Michigan. What ever they come up with, we’re in!

For now, if you are one of the three people who have not yet visited this TRULY fabulous butcher shop (now located in a gorgeous, hip new space in Marshall, VA) get there! You will be so glad you made the trip. 

Be sure to tell them SCOUT sent you!

The Whole Ox

The Old Post Office - 8357 West Main Street, Marshall, VA

540.724.1650

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Had a local Astoria night out recently, so we stopped in at Butcher Bar on 30th, where I got The Monster: half brisket, half pulled pork, topped with cole slaw, all animal. Hit the jump for my write up.

What is it that brings me back to Butcher Bar time after time? Is it their casual, warm interior? No — one can find that rustic-chic ambience within a five block radius in any trendy neighborhood in the five boros. Is it their reasonable prices, excellent tap selection, or consistent appearance on Groupon? Again, no — while I’m as cheap thrifty as the next guy, there are loads of places offering great deals and strong drinks.

No, it’s the meat that brings me back to Butcher Bar time and time again. Were I to go into a restaurant serving another type of cuisine, I’d be angry if I heard they were out of certain items on their menu. But at a no-kidding BBQ joint like Butcher Bar, it’s a seal of authenticity. Their meats are smoked, cured, and dry-rubbed all that day, and when they run out, they just run out. I’m happy to sacrifice convenience when I get this kind of quality.

I learned they were out of all of their burgers, but their remaining selection was still plenty enough. I chose the Monster, Kelly chose the meat candy (seriously they have a dish called “meat candy” and it’s unbelievable), and we split a mac and cheese to start. The meat was juicy, tender, and delicious, the habanero hot sauce was flavorful and eye-opening, and the mac & cheese was exactly as gooey as I needed it to be on an existential level.

If you’re in Astoria and looking for a no-kidding BBQ experience, head to Butcher Bar. Between this and the Strand Smokehouse, Astoria is developing quite a BBQ reputation.

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[queenslove]

“Growing up in Austin, Texas smoked BBQ is in our blood.  Every Saturday night my parents would get mesquite and hickory burning in our 8 foot backyard smoker (that my dad had welded together) and tend to its fire overnight.  On Sunday afternoon, right after church, we had us a good ol’ time.  We wanted to offer a "Meatopia" of our favorite meats and the Butcher's Platter was born—a sampler of burnt end brisket, pork belly, and ribs topped with mac and cheese and bacon-string beans.  Just like Momma's Sunday BBQ!"  Orlando Sanchez, Executive Chef, Butcher Bar, 37-08 30th Ave, Astoria, [phone], butcherbar.com