Food That Speaks
I believe that food is in a category of its own. When you are able to reap the pleasure of having food speak to you, it swiftly kisses all of your senses - a passionate experience of seeing, smelling, tasting, touching and hearing. The title of this column, FOOD THA T SPEAK S is twofold: I consider the dish featured each month as "speaking to me" because I have found it so delectable, and for an entertaining twist, the food will actually be speaking directly to you, as each article is written from the food's perspective.
My name is a common one, frequently spotted on menus galore, but the manner in which I am prepped, puffed, flamed and finished is deliciously one-of-a-kind. My protein starts as a simple, clean canvas, sliced just enough to allow me to become slim, succulent and tender. I am doused into an egg mixture and briefly sautéed to puff up my outer coating. Before I know it, it's time to literally kick the heat up a notch as I burst into flames of sherry, swirl in glistening lemon juice and frothy butter. I am then suitably powdered with Parmesan cheese and tossed with parsley flakes.
I emerge before your hungry eyes lounged atop a heap of unruly angel hair, exuding lovely scents of fresh lemon and invigorating sherry wine. Modeling my amply infused golden coat with confidence, my luscious flavors form a creamy sauce that eagerly wraps its arms around thin strings of pasta, with just enough left over to reach the plate's edge. My exceptional flavors are in ultimate balance, superbly uniting to joyfully please the nose and subsequently explode onto your taste buds. You will find me so satisfying that you will do everything you can to savor each and every bite. Then, and only then, I consider my mission accomplished.
What I've heard from my audience: "I don't want it to end." Who am I?
Chicken French
This Chicken French can be found at Phillips European, and is available in a petite portion for $11.99 or a dinner portion for $15.99.
RESTAURANT: Philips European 26 Corporate Woods Rochester, NY 14623 (585) 272-9910
For more information, visit www.phillipseuropean.com Cuisine: Cafe style continental, with freshly prepared foods from all over Europe.
About the menu: By creating their food with love and care, using only the best ingredients, the restaurant felt they could take chicken french to a higher level.
Notable: In 1984, Phillips European brought the first take out cappuccino, mocha and latte to Rochester.
Ambiance: Casually elegant
What to wear: Business Casual
When to go: Monday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
You can enjoy the rest of the February Issue on our website
Friday, February 19th, 2010 | Rochester Woman Magazine
by Adena MillerI believe that food is in a category of its own. When you are able to reap the pleasure of having food speak to you, it swiftly kisses all of your senses - a passionate experience of seeing, smelling, tasting, touching and hearing. The title of this column, FOOD THA T SPEAK S is twofold: I consider the dish featured each month as "speaking to me" because I have found it so delectable, and for an entertaining twist, the food will actually be speaking directly to you, as each article is written from the food's perspective.
My name is a common one, frequently spotted on menus galore, but the manner in which I am prepped, puffed, flamed and finished is deliciously one-of-a-kind. My protein starts as a simple, clean canvas, sliced just enough to allow me to become slim, succulent and tender. I am doused into an egg mixture and briefly sautéed to puff up my outer coating. Before I know it, it's time to literally kick the heat up a notch as I burst into flames of sherry, swirl in glistening lemon juice and frothy butter. I am then suitably powdered with Parmesan cheese and tossed with parsley flakes.
I emerge before your hungry eyes lounged atop a heap of unruly angel hair, exuding lovely scents of fresh lemon and invigorating sherry wine. Modeling my amply infused golden coat with confidence, my luscious flavors form a creamy sauce that eagerly wraps its arms around thin strings of pasta, with just enough left over to reach the plate's edge. My exceptional flavors are in ultimate balance, superbly uniting to joyfully please the nose and subsequently explode onto your taste buds. You will find me so satisfying that you will do everything you can to savor each and every bite. Then, and only then, I consider my mission accomplished.
What I've heard from my audience: "I don't want it to end." Who am I?
Chicken French
This Chicken French can be found at Phillips European, and is available in a petite portion for $11.99 or a dinner portion for $15.99.
RESTAURANT: Philips European 26 Corporate Woods Rochester, NY 14623 (585) 272-9910
For more information, visit www.phillipseuropean.com Cuisine: Cafe style continental, with freshly prepared foods from all over Europe.
About the menu: By creating their food with love and care, using only the best ingredients, the restaurant felt they could take chicken french to a higher level.
Notable: In 1984, Phillips European brought the first take out cappuccino, mocha and latte to Rochester.
Ambiance: Casually elegant
What to wear: Business Casual
When to go: Monday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
You can enjoy the rest of the February Issue on our website
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