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Concerto Fusion Cuisine – Morrisville, PA

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Bluejeanfood

Concerto Fusion Cuisine – Morrisville, PA

You can tell Concerto Fusion has had a storied past from the awards and medals shown as soon as you step in the door, but things change at times. The decor and setting is trendy, but could use a little touch up and maintenance in certain areas. We had four appetizers which were baked scallop Hong Kong flavor, steam shrimp dumplings, baby back ribs, and soft shell crab. I would skip all four the appetizers altogether if I ever visit again as I don’t like like to go negative, but needless to say I wasn’t happy and I would instead try their sushi as others in the restaurant seemed to be enjoying their sushi selections as an app. What I wouldn’t skip was my entree which was really good. I had the Thai Salsa Black Pepper Beef. Every bite was tender and extremely flavorful and would highly recommend going here if they consistently make this dish this well as an entree.

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Double Knot – Philadelphia, PA

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Bluejeanfood

Double Knot – Philadelphia, PA

With its sleek ambiance and exceptional service Double Knot really shines, but they go above and beyond when they create the perfect trifecta with amazing and delicious food to boot. The chefs tasting is the way to go as why not let the chef send out what they think will be the best thing to serve that day. Every course was delicious and can honestly say each was fantastic. I highly recommend a visit here and make sure to dine downstairs if possible.

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The Love – Philadelphia, PA

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Bluejeanfood

The Love – Philadelphia, PA

Sitting at the doorstep of Rittenhouse Square from Aimee Olexy and Stephen Starr is The Love. It is a beautiful dining destination with a warm ambience. With impeccable, personable, and friendly service they shined throughout service. Each meal was explained and served with care. So you ask what about the food? Well that’s where they definitely showed THE LOVE. I enjoyed the meal as everything was delicious and would certainly return. Pictured is:

Salted Halibut croquettes

Summer Corn Soup with coconut milk, lemongrass, miso, crispy rice noodles, and togarashi spice and this was the highlight of the meal. REALLY GOOD!

Love Bird which is buttermilk fried chicken over comeback sauce, buttery Georgia grits, braised collard greens, and a side of steak fries.

True Love which was strawberry shortcake sundae, strawberries, poppy, and buttermilk ice cream

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Porch and Proper – Collingswood, NJ

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Bluejeanfood

Porch and Proper – Collingswood, NJ

The building sitting directly across from Joey Baldino’s award winning Zeppoli at 619 W Collings Ave, Collingswood, NJ has had quite a storied past in a very short period of time. It ranges drastically from the disgraced Chef Alex Capasso’s Blackbird all the way to amazing Indian cuisine coming from Chef Rakesh Ramola’s mind when Indeblue was there. Well now Jason Simkins is looking to put his legacy in the history books of this location with his creation and vision as owner of Porch and Proper with Chef Anthony Marini at the helm showcasing an exquisite and delicious menu. They are doing a fabulous job and are proving that Haddon Ave isn’t the only place great dining can be had in Collingswood and maybe awards will continue on Collings Avenue. I had a great meal and will be interested to see how the menu grows and changes through the seasons. Below is listed what is in the pictures of what I had to eat, and don’t worry, everything was great and I would eat it all again in a heartbeat.

House-made bread

Proper shrimp with persillade, tarragon caper mayo, and lemon

Black Chittara with Maine lobster, truffle butter, and chilies

Soft shell crab with Jerusalem artichoke puree, kohirabi slaw, and chow chow vinaigrette

Icelandic cod with farro, blue crab, mushroom conserve, and crab veloute

Black Sesame Cheesecake

Homemade strawberry candy

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Macona BBQ – Collingswood, NJ

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Bluejeanfood

Macona BBQ – Collingswood, NJ

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The BBQ game is just getting better and better around the Philadelphia/South Jersey area. This is a tiny little spot, but a nice diverse menu with a good choice of specials daily. I had the 3 meat platter with ribs, pork, brisket, beans, mashed potatoes, and corn bread. The brisket and pork were a highlight. The brisket was some of the best around and the pork had a Latin sort of flair to it with its seasoning which was a nice touch. The corn bread was a surprise as well as usually I am not a fan, but their version is delicious and closest to a muffin that is moist, silky smooth, and yummy with real pieces of corn throughout. They are a welcome addition to the wonderful Collingswood dining scene.

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Olor de Mar at Palo Verde Hotel – El Zonte, El Salvador

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Bluejeanfood

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Olor de Mar at Palo Verde Hotel – El Zonte, El Salvador

Situated on the Pacific Coast with a black sand volcanic beach front dining view is Olor de Mar at Palo Verde Hotel from Chef Carlos Burgos. If ever in the area, this is a must stop and stay destination and somewhere you can watch surfers catch some waves or take a surf lesson and do it yourself. Pictured is Ensalda Extrema with snapper carpaccio, Snapper Pargo Verde, and traditional pizza. As with many places around the world, the majority of El Salvador gets a bad rap, but this area is a tropical paradise with some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. You could even brush up on your Spanish or try to learn it from scratch while attending lessons right at the hotel with Spanish School El Zonte instructors. Travel the world and find out for yourself. It is what is inside each other that matters, not what politics tell you.

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The Bourse Food Hall – Freebyrd Chicken & #getfried fry café – Philadelphia, PA

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Bluejeanfood

The Bourse Food Hall – Freebyrd Chicken & #getfried fry café – Philadelphia, PA

My oh my, what a beautiful renovation at The Bourse Food Hall. So many choices and only so much I can eat at one time. Well you’re getting a 2 for 1 deal on this week’s post. You get two different food vendors in one post. For the price you pay to read this blog, that’s a steal. Let me start with the one I really enjoyed. That would be Freebyrd’s Nash-Vegas Honey Hot Chicken Sandwich with slow roasted pulled chicken, honey hot sauce, and beer mustard braised onions on a soft roll. It was delicious and devoured in seconds. I will definitely give them a repeat visit and try some of their other offerings. The other selection was from #getfried fry café with their Oh Canada Poutine with bacon topping. I’ll say I’ve had worse and I’ve had better. They have quite a selection of different things to try fried so I recommend you try them and let me know.

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El Manantial – Woodbury, NJ

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Bluejeanfood

El Manantial – Woodbury, NJ

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At first I wasn’t sure if I was in the right location when I walked through the doors of El Manantial as you enter into a nice Mexican Tienda and have to walk through to find your way to El Manantial. Once inside El Manantial it is quite a sight to be seen. This is sensory party for the eyes and you can see they are setup for some fun at night. They have specials every day for discounts and things going on which is nice. The food was pretty darn good as well and a large menu to choose from. I had 3 Mexican tacos of bistec, carnitas, and barbacoa which were a decent value, tasty, and filling.

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Pho Garden – Cherry Hill, NJ

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Bluejeanfood

Pho Garden – Cherry Hill, NJ

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Have to say this is one of those great Jersey strip mall foodie finds. I really enjoyed my meal here. Had their Pho Mi Bo Kho which is beef stew with rice noodle. It was so fresh and flavorful and service attentive and friendly. I will certainly go back when in the area again to try some more of their menu.

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Reggina Gelato & Espresso Bar – Mullica Hill, NJ

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Bluejeanfood

Reggina Gelato & Espresso Bar – Mullica Hill, NJ

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What a find and gem this little off the beaten path gelato and espresso bar is. If you blink, you will miss it and hard to see off the road. For an easier way to find them, they are located right next door to William Heritage Winery. Reggina had REALLY good Madagascar Vanilla Bean gelato. They also have all sorts of tasty Italian treats for sale there too so I decided to have a few ricotta cookies. The service was TOP NOTCH and super friendly. My only regret is I wish they were closer to where I live as I would visit them daily for a wonderful dessert or treat.

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