a hidden gem in audubon(alphabet soup cafe)
Saturday, March 07, 2009
THIS WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SPOTS THAT JUST RE OPENED 3 WEEKS AGO!ITS NOW CALLED ALPHABET SOUP CAFE(AND IS AGAIN ONE OF MY FAVORITE SPOTS) GEEZ, I AM IN MY GLORY!!!! CHEF JAYSON HAS STELLER COOKING SKILLS USING ONLY HIGH END QUALITY FOOD! AND I AM HAPPY TO SAY I WAS A SLAVE TO HIS MULTI TASTING COURSE MENU-HE BLEW ME AWAY(AS ALWAYS) AND MADE MY NIGHT XTRA SPECIAL!!!! (wanna fill ya all in on my birthday treat of his tasting menu)
CAULIFLOWER SOUP pureed and topped w TRUFFLE OIL, BACON &CHIVES
LOBSTER ROLL W Homemade POTATO CHIPS SLICED baked into a sandwich,plated w ASPARAGUS SALAD W HOUSE VINAGRETTE THAT WAS LIGHT AND CITRUSY
SEA SCALLOP SEARED W CORN RELISH(The searing had a thickness that made this melt in my mouth and savor the carmelization!)
Organic SALMON (sashimi style that had not an ounce of fishiness-soo fresh w a MANGO RELISH that made this course POP!)
DUCK leg pan seared crispy outside moist inside w a tangerine fruit slice salad that added a neat coolness twist!
LAMB CHOP w asparagus tips,shitaake mushrooms and creamy GOAT CHEESE W light BREAD CRUMBS OMG DEVINE this all was!
Then there was dessert (I opted for the loose tea chamomile in a huge bodum carafe-) & my friend ate both desserts
RASPERRY CHEESE CAKE & CREME BRULEE! When I tell ya the facial expressions were priceless watching this feast LOL!!!! Died and went to heaven!!!
When a foodie (like myself) goes to a mind blowing place I personally am ecstatic to spread the word and share my experiences!
PLEASE CHECK HIM OUT,YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED! TRUST ME! SUMMING IT UP IN 5 WORDS: A HIDDEN GEM IN AUDUBON..
34 West Merchant St
Audubon, NJ 08106
(856) 310-0605
Pros: highest quality of ingredients,great plating w a relaxing atmosphere
Cons: the location can be overlooked easily by passerbyers!