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SOME THINGS ARE BETTER STATESIDE Keep it domestic with spectacular small plates in South Philadelphia BY KIMBERLY SCHREIBER | PHOTOS BY SARAH TSE Chef George Sabatino and his well–oiled crew at Stateside have mastered the art of small plates. I'm not the biggest fan of food in this format: small portions with two– digit prices tend to be hard to justify. So when a succession of small plates arrived at my table during my dinner at Stateside, what unfolded was the hybrid of a personalized tasting menu and a family– style smorgasbord coupled with my surprise and glee. First, an artfully crafted Chef’s Board ($25) provided an impeccable inauguration to the vibrant spectrum of flavors and textures offered at Stateside. While the cold lamb sausage was underwhelming, the beef cheek croquette, slathered with mushroom aioli, was in perfect equilibrium with an acidic garnish of pickled red onion. A small yet indulgent wedge of pungent American Brie, complemented by a drizzle of honey and a fennel mustard, provided a glimpse into Stateside’s vast offering of cheeses. A baby carrot and kale salad ($9) was a surprising favorite, decorated with glistening, ruby red pomegranate seeds and dotted with a refreshing ginger mousse. Its assertive acidity was juxtaposed with a smoked pork rillette ($10), topped with pickled cucumbers and jalapeños. The pork was wrapped up in fresh lettuce leaves, mitigating the richness of the meat and introducing a wonderful textural contrast. Next, a humble bowl of tender, roasted brussels sprouts ($7) arrived, their inherent sweetness balanced by meaty wild mushrooms, red chili and toasted chestnuts. These miniature cabbages could convert an angry mob of brussels sprouts haters into an army of devout followers. Finally, flawlessly seared scallops ($14) lathered with nutty, brown butter, were creatively paired with sweet grapes, a cashew puree and roasted cauliflower. Nearly defeated by the savory portion of the meal, a few plush, warm sugar cookies ($7) off the dessert menu provided a University Court 4618 Chester Avenue 92% The Tenant Comes First! Sylvania Gardens 414-24 S. 48th Street 88% Heat, hot water, & gas included. Dogs & cats permitted—no charge! light finish to a hearty meal. Rife with uninhibited, ambitious flavors, the menu at Stateside is both inventive and accessible, matched by an excellent whiskey, wine and beer selection. The masterminds behind Stateside have a knack for taking unassum- Perfect for grad students! Studios: $675-$725/month 1 bedroom: $775-$825/month LIKE US facebook.com/ UniversityCityApartments On-site laundry facilities. 24-hour maintenance. www.bergerproperties.org . 215.771.1036 ing ingredients and giving them a starring role with the help of surprising supporting components. Regardless, Stateside’s status as one of Philadelphia’s most notable restaurants is well within this kitchen’s grasp. Ed note: Sabatino announced his last day at Stateside will be March 11th. He is planning to start his own restaurant. 10% “One of the Best Japanese Restaurants in Philadelphia in 2012” Shiroi Hana BYOB STATESIDE South Philly 1536 E. Passayunk Ave. (215) 551-2500 DON'T MISS: Chef's Board SKIP: Late night eats, happy hour deals from 5-7 $$$$ SPLURGE ALERT 215-735-4444 222 S. 15th St www.shiroihana.com off at either restaurant when you mention this ad sushi modern korean-japanese tapas 215-564-1114 1822 Callowhill St www.domarestaurant.com Dining Guide 34TH STREET Magazine February 13, 2013 9
34TH STREET Magazine February 13, 2013 Dining Guide 10 WHISKEY ‘N’ GO GO Trestle Inn offers a whiskey–fueled disco escape from the Penn bubble BY ZEKE SEXAUER | PHOTOS BY ZEKE SEXAUER I was a little worried when our taxi dropped us off at what looked to be a crack house in the no–man’s–land between Chinatown and Northern Liberties. “I mean, I like to let loose as much as the next guy, but when you said we were gonna have fun tonight, I thought you meant get drunk, not shoot up heroin,” my friend said worriedly. “Whatever. Senior year! YOLO!” yelled my other friend. Because the Trestle Inn is located north of the Vine Street Expressway, it seems out of the way and hard to reach. But it’s actually only a few blocks away from Chinatown, making it the perfect spot to hit up after your friend’s birthday BYO at Charles Plaza. Inside, the crack house theme continues with a decor that can best be described as "Trainspotting" meets "Aus- tin Powers," but in a good way. Projectors screen vintage footage from 60s flicks on the raw, unvarnished walls. Near the bar, an old sign from the days when the Inn was a strip club begs patrons to “please commit no nuisance.” “I’ll try,” I think to myself, “but I make no promises…” The mirrored shelves behind the bar boast an impressive collection of whiskeys, the Trestle Inn’s specialty. The beer list is equally impressive, but lots of bars in Philly have impressive beer lists, so when in retro–funky Rome, do as the retro–funky Romans do and order a whiskey sour—it’s reasonably priced ($9 regularly, pitchers for $18 and only $6 during happy hour) and quite delicious. They also have an impressive bar menu, featuring “Sweetish” meatballs with a sweet whiskey sauce ($6). While the whiskey selec- TRESTLE INN Northern Liberties 339 N. 11th St. (267) 239-0290 DON'T MISS: Anything with whiskey. SKIP: Having a bad 'tude. This place has go-go dancers. $$$$ tion here is definitely top– notch, what really differentiates the Trestle Inn from any old bar with a solid cocktail list is the dancing. You know those nights when you want to go out dancing, but you just don’t feel like grinding your junk into someone else’s trunk (or vice versa) to Top 40 remixes at Rumor? Those are the nights that Trestle is for. The DJs stick to a repertoire of '60s and '70s disco, funk and soul (don’t bother asking for any Taylor Swift, I already did and they don’t have it). Professional go-go Open 7 Days a Week FREE Delivery The most variety of Indian Cuisine on campus at Sitar India Present your Student ID for 15% OFF! 60 South 38th Street (215) 662-0818 Lunch and Dinner Buffet We now serve BEER! dancers—and the occasional drunk girl—get the crowd going on light–up platforms around the dance floor. I’m generally wary of any genre of music that has such close associations with bell-bottomed pants and platform shoes (with the ex- k ception of the Spice Girls, of course). But with a fun crowd, friendly atmosphere and a few drinks to loosen me up, the funky disco music and dancing made for a fun and atypical night out way off campus. DINING GUIDE: because mcdonald's doesn't have whiskey and go-go dancers, does it? get ya nom on, kids. (or check out food porn at 34st.com)
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