Chef Luke Palladino Debuts Late Spring and Early Summer Menu at Palladino's on Passyunk
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Chef Luke Palladino announces the debut of late spring and early summer dishes at Palladino’s on Passyunk (1934 East Passyunk). Eighteen new offerings will place the spotlight on vegetables and meats at the prime of their season and freshness.
Highlights will include Sweet Pea Tortelli (filled with ricotta, peas and mint, brown butter, shaved parmigiano), Black Spaghetti (made with cuttlefish ink, sautéed ramps, shrimp, bottarga, toasted bread crumbs), Pollo in Porchetta (poussin chicken stuffed with pancetta, garlic, sage, rosemary, fennel pollen, served over cannellini bean puree, broccoli rabe pesto, slow roasted tomatoes and Mixed Grill Spiedino (skewered shrimp, fish, Barnegat scallops, oregano-scented breadcrumbs, salmoriglio sauce).
For a sweet ending, Chef will supplement Luke’s Cannoli and Affogato with three new dessert offerings, including Ricotta Zeppole, Cheesecake and Fallen Chocolate Torta.
Chef’s spring menu changes mark the the first major transition of the menu since the restaurant opened in December of 2014. Going forward, Chef will debut new seasonal dishes two to three times each season. All mentioned new dishes are available starting this week. Let's eat!
BONUS (updated June 1st) - FREE SQUASH BLOSSOM HAPPY HOUR!
Starting today, through June 5, 2015, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, enjoy complimentary samples of Fiori di Zucca when you join chef for happy hour. As a special pairing, chef will also offer a complimentary taste of Limonata.
NEW DISHES:
ANTIPASTI COLD
Vignarola - Baby artichokes, fava beans, peas, spring onions, mint, oilve oil. $10.00
ANTIPASTI HOT
NJ Asparagus Two Ways - Photo by Aversa PR & Events
NJ Asparagus Two Ways - Savory asparagus flan, truffled egg salad, shaved asparagus, lemon, Ligurian oil, shaved parmigiano. $11.00
Wood Grilled Octopus - Ramp salsa verde, potatoes, olivada. $13.00
FRITTI
Spring Vegetable Fritto Misto - Swiss chard ribs, artichokes, asparagus, spring onions. $11.00
ZUPPA & INSALATA
Zuppa Di Carciofi - Purée of artichoke soup, fava bean pesto, Tuscan oil. $9.00
Spring Greens - Assorted greens, shaved Ubriaco cheese, spring vegetables, rhubarb vinaigrette. $10.00
The Anti-Wedge - Bibb lettuce, gorgonzola cheese, shaved bermuda onion, candied pecans, smoked chili ranch dressing, crisp pancetta. $11.00
FOCACCIA/ FLATBREADS
Carciofi - Stuffed with stracchino cheese, topped with baby artichokes, shaved bottarga, parsley. $17.00
Mortadella Focaccia - Photo by Aversa PR & Events
Mortadella - Stuffed with stracchino cheese, topped with sliced mortadella, pistachio pesto. $18.00
HAND-CRAFTED PASTAS
Sweet Pea Tortelli - Photo by Aversa PR & Events
Sweet Pea Tortelli - Filled with ricotta, peas and mint, brown butter, shaved parmigiano. $21.00
Black Spaghetti - Pasta made with cuttlefish ink, sautéed ramps, shrimp, bottarga, toasted bread crumbs. $26.00
Maccheroni - Beef ragu, pea tendril pesto. $24.00
WOOD-FIRED GRILL
Pollo in Porchetta - Photo by Aversa PR & Events
Pollo in Porchetta - Poussin chicken stuffed with pancetta, garlic, sage, rosemary, fennel pollen, served over cannellini bean puree, broccoli rabe pesto, slow roasted tomatoes. $24.00
Kobe Strip Steak 8 ounces. $48.00
Mixed Grill Spiedino - Skewered shrimp, fish, Barnegat scallops, oregano-scented breadcrumbs, salmoriglio sauce. $30.00
DESSERTS
Ricotta Zeppole - Moscato zabaglione. $9.00
Cheesecake - Photo by Aversa PR & Events
Cheesecake - Amaretti cookie crust, berry-basil composta, Florentine crisp, aged balsamic. $9.00
Fallen Chocolate Torta - Flourless Valrhona chocolate cake, Strega zabaglione, seasonal berries. $10.00
For more information, please visit www.lukepalladino.com/Palladinos, visit Open Table, follow @palladinosepx, like Palladino's on Facebook or call (267) 928-4339.
