Breakfast on a Saturday...what better than going to Café 56
Chicken and Chorizo Hash with a fried egg and cranberry walnut toast!
7/11/14
Another theme dinner with 8:00 seating [sold out as usual]. The dinner this time was based on food from Guatemala. This also featured a certain region where the cuisine was based on meat. The first course was a tostada filled with meat, beets and herbs with a drizzle of creme fraiche.
The main course was a stew with four meats in a delicious broth with avocado. This also had tamal made with fresh corn and a slice of tortilla. Very filling and delicious.
Dessert was sweet plaintain filled with black beans, a puff of dough and cherries.
5/10/14
Huitlacoche is something you have to get used to; the sight uncooked that is because it is delicious and very unassuming used as an ingredient. Last night at the monthly dinner, Sabrina used it in the first course in her Cinco de Mayo [actually Neuve de Mayo] meal. The fungus was mixed with goat cheese and filled an incredibly light crepe. Delicious!
The rest of the meal was as great. Started with pickled carrots, onions and peppers with a side dish of guacamole surrounded by a sauce of tomatillo and honey. Then on to the crepes with a Chile Relleno as the main course. Dessert was a piece of artwork consisting of tres leches, chocolate and a churro.
3/7/14
After a long meeting I ran into Café 56 for a late breakfast [was too late] or an early lunch. Lucked out with the soup-of-the-day which was Vatapa, a Brazilian seafood chowder. It was fantastic and I took the side salad home so I could just concentrate on the flavors of the chowder.
Also bought a prepared food item [my first] of Lamb Pot Pie [$5.50]. It looks terrific and will heat it up for dinner tonight. Well, I just finished the Lamb Pot Pie and it was delicious. Was going to eat half of it and save the other half; that didn't happen. Lots of tender, moist well seasoned lamb with carrots and other veggies with a piped mashed potato crust. Yum!
January 11, 2014
As you can see it has been a while since I have revisited Café 56. All who know me understand that I really like to eat [20 thousand+ people on this blog alone]. My taste varies but I have few dislikes when it comes to food. When I don't like something though I will note that on this blog. So here goes.
Today's brunch was pure PERFECTION and this rating does not come easily. Two perfectly cooked poached eggs over delectable Crab Hash with a silky lemon hollandaise accompanied with sourdough toasted bread with a side of onion jam. It does not get better than this!
August 2, 2013
Theme dinner for the month of August was Caribbean Night
Amuse Bouche: Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings and Corn Fritters. This was a hot, hot and spicy way to start the evening. Along with a dipping sauce the wings and fritters were delightful.
First Course: Crab and Conch Callaloo Soup. The creamy crab and crunchy conch swam in a bowl full of heaven laden with callaloo greens.
Main Course: Grenada Spice Encrusted Dorado with a Barbados Butter Sauce. This white meaty fish with its crunchy spice crust was enveloped with a smooth and elegant butter sauce. Yucca Fries and Hearts of Palm complemented the dish and the Green Papaya shreds added a beautiful finishing touch. This course caused groans of delight from every table.
Dessert: Banana and Sweet Potato Cake served with a Coquimel Sauce adorned with Brittle and dotted with Tamarind Paste. What a way to end a perfect meal.
Next month [second Friday of September] theme is Latin American Street Food and I will miss this dinner!
blognote: I hate photographing white and clear glass plates.
June 14, 2013
Dinner for the Month of June: This month's theme was Southern Spain with a superb menu, the best yet. Another great prix-fixe meal [$25].
Started with Tapas of Manchego Cheese, Salchichon, Aioli, Morrocan Oil preserved Olives and Tortilla Española. Then on to a first course of Gazpacho Andaluz so smooth and creamy with a little kick. Third course was a beautiful Paella mar y tierra made with Arroz Bomba and topped with Chorizo, Chicken, Mussels, Clams, Shrimp and Scallops. Fantastic and made for four with plenty to take home. The rice was the very best.
Dessert was Flan with a Churro for embellishment. What a great meal in such an intimate atmosphere.
May 10, 2013
Dinner of the Month for May. This month’s theme was Peru. The menu was again a wonderful prix-fixe [$25] Here is the menu:
Papa a la Huancaína [potatoes in a Huancina sauce which is a rich creamy tangy delight to spread on baby boiled potatoes. Delicious. We had to have an additional serving of potatoes to use up the sauce.
Peruvian Ceviche: Halibut ceviche with corn and concha. Tangy with a bite and so fresh tasting.
Duck and Chicken for the next course served with white beans and cilantro rice. This dish rocked and worked so well together. The sweet beans and the rice served as a beautiful background for the chicken and the gorgeous piece of duck.
Dessert was Arroz con Leche [rice pudding] with Alfajorres [the shortbread stuffed with dulce de leche]. A sweet ending to a spicy, tasty and well prepared dinner. Loved it all!
Next month’s theme is Southern Spain with Tapas and Paella.
4/12/13
Dinner of the Month for April. This month's theme was Guatemala. The menu was a wonderful prix-fixe [$25]. Here is the menu:
Antojitos: Chojin de Rabano [radish relish] and Guacamole Chapin [Guatemalan guacamole] both very delicious with a side basket of chips.
First Course: Jocon Maya de Vegetales [green vegetable stew Mayan style] hearty and smooth.
Main Course: Tamales de Marrano Guatemaltecos servidos con Ensalada de Berro [Guatemalan Tamales with pork and olives served with a Watercress Salad]. The best tamal I have ever eaten. Was it Guatemala or Chef Sabrina [or a combination of both]?
Dessert: Torrejas y Manjar servidas con Almibar de Anbis y Dulce de Leche [Spanish 'French' Toast filled with Pastry Cream and Anise Syrup with Dulce de Leche]. Not too rich, not too sweet, just the right ending to a great meal.
I'll be back next month for the Peruvian theme!
February 18, 2013
Wonderful breakfast this morning at Café 56 with friends. We all took advantage of the warm booth in front of the window and the specials:
My Crab Hash with Poached eggs and chipotle hollandaise sauce was delicious but did not photograph well. A Farmers Pancake: Dutch pancake topped with ham two eggs and melted Vermont cheddar finished with a Tomatillo sauce. Two Omelets: scarmosa cheese and sautéed sopresatta rolled and topped with a spinach cream sauce. Everything was great and Chef Sabrina and Baker Ed are such good hosts.
Chicken and Chorizo Hash with a fried egg and cranberry walnut toast!
7/11/14
Another theme dinner with 8:00 seating [sold out as usual]. The dinner this time was based on food from Guatemala. This also featured a certain region where the cuisine was based on meat. The first course was a tostada filled with meat, beets and herbs with a drizzle of creme fraiche.
The main course was a stew with four meats in a delicious broth with avocado. This also had tamal made with fresh corn and a slice of tortilla. Very filling and delicious.
Dessert was sweet plaintain filled with black beans, a puff of dough and cherries.
5/10/14
Huitlacoche is something you have to get used to; the sight uncooked that is because it is delicious and very unassuming used as an ingredient. Last night at the monthly dinner, Sabrina used it in the first course in her Cinco de Mayo [actually Neuve de Mayo] meal. The fungus was mixed with goat cheese and filled an incredibly light crepe. Delicious!
The rest of the meal was as great. Started with pickled carrots, onions and peppers with a side dish of guacamole surrounded by a sauce of tomatillo and honey. Then on to the crepes with a Chile Relleno as the main course. Dessert was a piece of artwork consisting of tres leches, chocolate and a churro.
3/7/14
After a long meeting I ran into Café 56 for a late breakfast [was too late] or an early lunch. Lucked out with the soup-of-the-day which was Vatapa, a Brazilian seafood chowder. It was fantastic and I took the side salad home so I could just concentrate on the flavors of the chowder.
Also bought a prepared food item [my first] of Lamb Pot Pie [$5.50]. It looks terrific and will heat it up for dinner tonight. Well, I just finished the Lamb Pot Pie and it was delicious. Was going to eat half of it and save the other half; that didn't happen. Lots of tender, moist well seasoned lamb with carrots and other veggies with a piped mashed potato crust. Yum!
January 11, 2014
As you can see it has been a while since I have revisited Café 56. All who know me understand that I really like to eat [20 thousand+ people on this blog alone]. My taste varies but I have few dislikes when it comes to food. When I don't like something though I will note that on this blog. So here goes.
Today's brunch was pure PERFECTION and this rating does not come easily. Two perfectly cooked poached eggs over delectable Crab Hash with a silky lemon hollandaise accompanied with sourdough toasted bread with a side of onion jam. It does not get better than this!
August 2, 2013
Theme dinner for the month of August was Caribbean Night
Amuse Bouche: Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings and Corn Fritters. This was a hot, hot and spicy way to start the evening. Along with a dipping sauce the wings and fritters were delightful.
First Course: Crab and Conch Callaloo Soup. The creamy crab and crunchy conch swam in a bowl full of heaven laden with callaloo greens.
Main Course: Grenada Spice Encrusted Dorado with a Barbados Butter Sauce. This white meaty fish with its crunchy spice crust was enveloped with a smooth and elegant butter sauce. Yucca Fries and Hearts of Palm complemented the dish and the Green Papaya shreds added a beautiful finishing touch. This course caused groans of delight from every table.
Dessert: Banana and Sweet Potato Cake served with a Coquimel Sauce adorned with Brittle and dotted with Tamarind Paste. What a way to end a perfect meal.
Next month [second Friday of September] theme is Latin American Street Food and I will miss this dinner!
blognote: I hate photographing white and clear glass plates.
June 14, 2013
Dinner for the Month of June: This month's theme was Southern Spain with a superb menu, the best yet. Another great prix-fixe meal [$25].
Started with Tapas of Manchego Cheese, Salchichon, Aioli, Morrocan Oil preserved Olives and Tortilla Española. Then on to a first course of Gazpacho Andaluz so smooth and creamy with a little kick. Third course was a beautiful Paella mar y tierra made with Arroz Bomba and topped with Chorizo, Chicken, Mussels, Clams, Shrimp and Scallops. Fantastic and made for four with plenty to take home. The rice was the very best.
Dessert was Flan with a Churro for embellishment. What a great meal in such an intimate atmosphere.
May 10, 2013
Dinner of the Month for May. This month’s theme was Peru. The menu was again a wonderful prix-fixe [$25] Here is the menu:
Papa a la Huancaína [potatoes in a Huancina sauce which is a rich creamy tangy delight to spread on baby boiled potatoes. Delicious. We had to have an additional serving of potatoes to use up the sauce.
Peruvian Ceviche: Halibut ceviche with corn and concha. Tangy with a bite and so fresh tasting.
Duck and Chicken for the next course served with white beans and cilantro rice. This dish rocked and worked so well together. The sweet beans and the rice served as a beautiful background for the chicken and the gorgeous piece of duck.
Dessert was Arroz con Leche [rice pudding] with Alfajorres [the shortbread stuffed with dulce de leche]. A sweet ending to a spicy, tasty and well prepared dinner. Loved it all!
Next month’s theme is Southern Spain with Tapas and Paella.
4/12/13
Dinner of the Month for April. This month's theme was Guatemala. The menu was a wonderful prix-fixe [$25]. Here is the menu:
Antojitos: Chojin de Rabano [radish relish] and Guacamole Chapin [Guatemalan guacamole] both very delicious with a side basket of chips.
First Course: Jocon Maya de Vegetales [green vegetable stew Mayan style] hearty and smooth.
Main Course: Tamales de Marrano Guatemaltecos servidos con Ensalada de Berro [Guatemalan Tamales with pork and olives served with a Watercress Salad]. The best tamal I have ever eaten. Was it Guatemala or Chef Sabrina [or a combination of both]?
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| Tamal on a Banana Leaf |
Dessert: Torrejas y Manjar servidas con Almibar de Anbis y Dulce de Leche [Spanish 'French' Toast filled with Pastry Cream and Anise Syrup with Dulce de Leche]. Not too rich, not too sweet, just the right ending to a great meal.
I'll be back next month for the Peruvian theme!
February 18, 2013
Wonderful breakfast this morning at Café 56 with friends. We all took advantage of the warm booth in front of the window and the specials:
My Crab Hash with Poached eggs and chipotle hollandaise sauce was delicious but did not photograph well. A Farmers Pancake: Dutch pancake topped with ham two eggs and melted Vermont cheddar finished with a Tomatillo sauce. Two Omelets: scarmosa cheese and sautéed sopresatta rolled and topped with a spinach cream sauce. Everything was great and Chef Sabrina and Baker Ed are such good hosts.
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| Farmers' Pancake |
1 comment:
Hi Thomas,
We're regulars at Cafe 56, but had to miss the August 2nd dinner, so appreciate your recap.
I enjoy your blog and look to it for ideas when eating out; don't recall how I found it, but I enjoy learning about new places to dine.
Regards,
Tisha
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