Events
Weekly Prix Fixe Menus -- During these cold winter months, everyone wants to get away. We'll transport you to different dining destinations each week with our prix fixe menus. For $35 you'll get four courses from somewhere warm and inviting. At 4-courses for $35, it's an affordable way to travel.
4-course Prix Fixe Menus (Menus follow)
January 12 - 16 The Mediterranean
January 19-23 Southeast Asia
January 26-30 Hawaii
February 2-6 China for Chinese New Year
February 16-20 New Orleans for Mardi Gras
January 12 - 16 The Mediterranean
First course (choice of):
Watercress and Beet Salad with Gorgonzola and Walnuts
Falafel on Hummus
Greek Salad with Feta Cigar
Second course (choice of):
Classic Nicoise Seafood Soup
Lamb Manti with Yogurt Sauce
Quail Breast with Persian Pomegranate Sauce
Third course (choice of):
Monkfish Paillard with Artichoke, Caper & Rosemary Sauce
Spanish Shrimp & Romesco
Grilled Swordfish Chermoula, Chick Pea Fries
Roasted Moroccan Style Marinated Chicken, Cous Cous
Fourth course: A choice of desserts
January 19-23 Southeast Asia
First course: Street Food (choice of):
Moo shu Duck Pancakes
Nem nuong: Grilled Pork Meatball with Lettuce, Mint Leaves and Ground Peanuts
Shrimp & Green Papaya Salad
Second course: (choice of):
Thai Fish Cakes, Cucumber Salad
#68 Beef & Scallion Flat Bread
Chicken Satay, peanut sauce
Grilled Asparagus, Mushroom & Soba Noodle Salad, Sesame- Ginger Sauce
Third course: (choice of):
Braised short ribs with kaffir lime, coconut and chili
Thai Curry Shrimp, Rice Noodles & Salted Cashews
Grilled Salmon, Ginger-Black Bean Sauce, Mango
Bowl of Pho
Pork Chop Bahn Mi
Fourth course: A choice of desserts
January 26-30 Hawaii
First course (choice of):
Hearts of Palm & Tropical Fruit Salad, Macadamia Nut Vinaigrette
Roast Kalua Pig & Spam Flatbread, Pineapple Chutney
Crunchy Crab Dumplings Ponzu Sauce
Second course (choice of):
Portuguese Steamed Clams, Coconut & Ginger
Duck Tacos, Hoisin, Tomato, Ginger Salsa
Tuna Poke, Wakame & Wonton Crisps
Third course (choice of):
Lamb, Kona Coffee Sauce, Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Grilled Swordfish, Stir Fried Rice, Pineapple & Macadamian
Mahi Mahi, Passionfruit Sauce, Fried Bananas
Tempura & Nori Salmon, Soy Mustard Sauce
Fourth course: A choice of desserts
February 2-6 China for Chinese New Year
First course (choice of):
Lobster, Truffle & Scallion Congee
Shanghai Hot & Sour Soup
Yu Sheng-New Year Fish Salad
Cold Sesame Scallion Noodles
Second course (choice of):
Moo Shu Duck Pancakes
Shrimp & Ginger Dumplings
Vegetable Spring Rolls, Chinese Mustard
BBQ Spareribs
Third course (choice of):
Year of the Tiger Shrimp, Black Bean Sauce
Sweet and Sour Fish
Home Style Peking Duck, Scallions
Hoisin Beef with Longevity Noodles
Desserts
Oranges & More
(the Chinese words for tangerine and orange sound like the words for luck and wealth)
February 16-20 New Orleans for Mardi Gras
Menus may change based on availability. Prix fixe menu available Tuesday through Saturday. (On Saturdays, from 5-6:30 p.m. only.) Prix fixe menus do not include beverages, tax or gratuity.
Lobsters -- Life is short, we resolve to eat as many lobsters as possible in 2010. So, we're extending our Late Night Lobsters in the Bar throughout the month of January. We'll serve 1 lb. lobsters with hand-cut fries. The lobsters are cracked, split and ready to dip in butter. Available Tuesdays - Thursdays after 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays after 8:30 p.m. Served in the bar, front lounge and living room at Alison two. $25 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Walk-ins welcome.
Valentine's Week -- We'll show our love all week with a Chocolate Prix Fixe Menu on February 9-11. 3-courses plus an amuse bouche for $35. On Friday, Feb. 12 & Saturday, Feb. 13 we'll add a 4th course & even more choices for $45. And to show a little extra love, we'll open on Sunday, Feb. 14 from 5-9:30 p.m. with a special aphrodisiac 4-course prix fixe menu with a glass of bubbly for $65. Reservations necessary at 215/591-0200.
Chocolate Menu
First course (choice of:)
Spicy Shrimp Satay, Peanut-Bitter Chocolate Sauce, Green Papaya Salad
Chicken, Chipotle & Chocolate Quesadilla, Guacamole
Bitter Green Salad, Fig, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Reggiano Parmesan Shaved Chocolate
Second course (choice of):
Flatbread, Warm Mushroom Salad, Cocoa Nib-Truffle Vinaigrette, Camembert
Turkey Albondigas, Mole, Avocado & Radish
Escargot, Hazelnut Champagne Butter, Bitter Chocolate
Third course (choice of):
Herb Crusted Fluke, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Chocolate Balsamic Sauce
Braised Short Rib in Chocolate Coffee BBQ, Polenta, Winter Greens
Duck Sugo with Caramelized Brussels Sprouts & Parsnips, Hand Cut Fettucini and Shaved Chocolate
Seared Sea Scallops, Cocoa Gnocchi, Truffled Mushroom Sauce
Fourth course: A choice of desserts
Cooking Classes -- We'll hold regular cooking classes at Alison two. Our 1st class, "Foods of Hawaii," will be on Saturday, Jan. 30 from 10 a.m. to noon. Demo class with lots of tastings. $35. Limited space available. Call 215/591-0200 to register.
At the Bar -- Or find out why the Philadelphia Inquirer said we have one of the "Best cocktail bar and wine and beer lists in the 'burbs." Stop in for our kick-ass Happy Hour (& A Half) now extended to every night of the week from 5-6:30 p.m. Cool vibe, drink & food specials.
Photos courtesy: ©2009 Courtney Grant Winston