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Recipe for ‘Lagane’ e Ceci’

March 4, 2013 By

submitted by Maria Nappi, Altomonte’s Italian Market & Delicatessen

Pasta with chickpeas is a very traditional meal for St. Joseph’s Day (March 19).

Lagane’ is the dialect word for a certain cut of long pasta.  You can use Tagliatelle al’uovo here, it’s a long ribbon shaped pasta made with egg, perfect for soaking up all the goodness of this recipe.

Sautee 4 tablespoons Altomonte’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil with 2 cloves whole garlic, and 1 dried red chili pepper just until garlic is golden brown. Add 1 can ceci beans with liquid, stir to incorporate flavors.  Cover with a quart of chicken broth and 1 pint of Altomonte’s homemade Marinara sauce.

In the meantime, cook 1 pound of Tagliatelle pasta according to package. Be sure to salt the water.

Drain the pasta and add to ceci bean mixture.  Remove cloves of garlic, taste for salt to your liking and serve with a little drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil on top, a little fresh pepper and grated locatelli if you like.

Enjoy!

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Fourth Annual New Hope & Lambertville Restaurant Week coming soon

March 1, 2013 By

The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce has announced the fourth annual New Hope & Lambertville Restaurant Week scheduled for Sunday, March 17th through Friday, March 22nd.

This year, 22 restaurants will participate in the week-long promotion of either a fine dining $29.95 prix-fixe dinner or $19.95 prix-fixe dinner. Visit www.VisitNewHope.com and www.Lambertville.org to view the prix-fixe menus and detailed information on all of the restaurants.

Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce president, Caleb Lentchner commented, “Everyone loves restaurant week. It’s an ideal time to check out a new place or return back to a favorite. Either way, it’s still the best dining out value around.”

Both New Hope and Lambertville Chambers of Commerce anticipate that diners taking advantage of the promotion will patronize additional businesses in the historic river towns.

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Karla’s: A favorite restaurant among locals

June 27, 2012 By
Karla's Restaurant

 

by June Portnoy

Walking into Karla’s is an experience in itself. Its eclectic decor of old, new and unusual makes it a visually appealing and interesting place to eat while enjoying an upscale meal in a casual setting.

Located right in the heart of New Hope, Karla’s head chef, Francisco “Poncho” Barrios, prepares gourmet food with a European flair. Every dish is made completely from scratch on the premises.

“We are very accommodating and take special requests,” says Alexis Zanias, co-manager and daughter of owner Louis Zanias, who has been proprietor of Karla’s for over 27 years. “If you want something that’s not on the menu and we have the ingredients, we will make it for you.”

You can expect good quality, large portions at reasonable prices at Karla’s. It offers full lunch and dinner menus with daily specials. Dinner entrees range from chicken, steak, duck, pork and pasta to a large variety of fresh fish.

Some favorite lunches include a diverse selection of sandwiches, appetizers and salads.

Desserts are all homemade practically down the street at Zoubi’s Cakes and Catering, also owned by Louis.

If you like Eggs Benedict, you’ll love brunch at Karla’s every Sunday from 10:00am until 3:00pm. It’s well-known for its different varieties of Eggs Benedict entrees, each named after good friends and family.

Brunch also includes all your favorite breakfast foods, or if you prefer you can choose something from the regular lunch menu.

Karla’s has received rave reviews for its large variety of unusual specialty martinis. For summer it is featuring a fresh watermelon martini. Karla’s has a full bar with wine, beer and cocktails.

Late night Happy Hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00pm until midnight. You’ll receive $2 discounts on drinks during Happy Hours.

Come by and catch up with your neighbors. You’re sure to know someone here.

While most other restaurants in town are closed on Monday evenings, Karla’s is open and ready to serve you. Locals Night every Monday has become a tradition at this restaurant for over 25 years.

The menu changes each week and you’ll have eight options from which to choose.

Enjoy a three-course meal for only $12 to $19 that includes a soup or salad, an entrée, coffee and dessert. Live music is also part of the evening’s festivities.

Now that summer is here, you can enjoy the warm weather at Karla’s. Its dining room has two large French doors that when opened, create the feeling of open-air seating. It also has outdoor seating for eight.

In addition, Karla’s offers a perfect view of New Hope’s Friday Night Fireworks.

Many of Karla’s employees have been here for over 10 years. Co-manager, Cynthia Meyers has worked here for over 25 years.

“We all love working here and we love our customers who are mostly from the area,” says Alexis. Many of them are regulars who return on a routine basis. We call ourselves a big family.”

An ideal place for couples, Karla’s has been the site for many first dates and engagement proposals.

Karla’s offers on- and off-site catering. When you book your party or event in advance, the staff will work with you to create a special menu for your guests.

For more information about Karla’s, located at 5 West Mechanic Street, call 215-862-2612. Reservations are recommended for weekends.

 

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What is food?

May 22, 2012 By

submitted by Dr. Jeff Griffin

Food consists of carbohydrates, fats, protein, along with vitamins, minerals, and enzymes that are taken or absorbed into the body in order to sustain growth and repair and furnish energy.

Protein is necessary for growth and development, in the formation of hormones, enzymes, and antibodies and maintains pH balance. Its deficiency is often recognized by fatigue, loss of appetite and tissue swelling. 

Carbohydrate provides energy for body functions and muscular exertions. A low-carb diet, or the inability to digest and assimilate carbohydrate, results in excessive protein breakdown to maintain blood-sugar levels. This results in loss of energy and onset of fatigue. Prolonged deficiency can disturb electrolytes.

Fiber is needed to stimulate and clean the intestinal tract, lower cholesterol and fat levels in the blood and help prevent heart disease, cancer of the colon and rectum, diverticulosis, varicose veins, phlebitis, and obesity.

Fat provides energy and transports vitamins A, D, E, and K. It supplies essential fatty acids needed for growth, health, and smooth skin. Lack of good fat can result in many problems including skin, hair and reproduction.

Vitamins are present in specific foods, and are necessary for proper growth and maintenance of health and must be supplied in the diet or in dietary supplements.

Minerals are nutrients that exist in the body and food in various combinations. All tissues and internal fluids contain minerals that are vital to overall mental and physical well-being and must come from our diet.

Enzymes are essential nutrients and are responsible for the biochemical reactions that bring plants to ripeness and help us to digest our food and they are your immune system. Through the years, enzymes have deliberately been removed from our food to prevent spoilage and extend shelf life. 

Food is meant to nourish and heal your body – choose wisely!

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Giuseppe’s Pizza & Family Restaurant: Maintaining tradition while making innovative changes

May 22, 2012 By

Giuseppe's Pizza & Family Restaurant by June Portnoy

Since 1995, Giuseppe’s Pizza & Family Restaurant has been part of the New Hope community. Known for its family friendly atmosphere, it has established many loyal customers throughout the years.

This past February, Hector Guerra became the new owner of Giuseppe’s. He is also the owner of seven other successful pizza shops and restaurants throughout Bucks and Montgomery Counties.

He plans to continue to make Giuseppe’s the well-received establishment it has always been.

“People come to Giuseppe’s because we serve top quality food at reasonable prices that the entire family enjoys,” says Hector. “We will continue to cook everything on the premises, so that all food is served fresh.”

In addition, Giuseppe’s now offers new styles of pizzas, such as Chicago-style and Brooklyn pizzas. Gourmet pizzas like barbeque chicken pizza, taco pizza, cheese steak pizza, Grandma’s upside down pizza and the BLT pizza are also new.

Also new to the menu include a large variety of paninis and wraps. In addition, new wing sauces are now available. Giuseppe’s has also added many new salad selections.

“You’re getting the best of the original Guiseppe’s with the best of the newly-owned Giuseppe’s,” says Hector.

Daily lunch and dinner specials are still offered.

Customer service is vitally important to Hector, and therefore, you can expect a welcoming staff to greet and wait on you when you patronize this restaurant. You’ll see many of the same staff as before with some new friendly faces as well. Come in and meet the new owner who plans to be at this New Hope restaurant on a regular basis.

“I’m a hands-on owner who also cooks and makes a point to greet customers and take the time to know them,” says Hector.

In addition to the menu additions, Hector has made some major architectural improvements as well. Since taking over Giuseppe’s, he has added a fully stocked bar. Stop by for Happy Hour Mondays through Thursdays from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, or Fridays through Sundays from 4:00pm until 6:00pm.

Domestic beers cost just $1.50 and imported beers are only $2. Also, all draft beer and appetizers are 50 percent off.

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Two taverns serving the Morrisville community

April 24, 2012 By

penn-tavern-profile

 

by June Portnoy

For over four decades, Puss N’ Boots Tavern and Penn Tavern have served the Morrisville area. 

“Although each establishment offers its unique environment and appeal, they both continue to draw patrons year after year,” says Jeff Rue, owner of both taverns.

Puss N’ Boots, established in 1965, provides a nice, clean, attractive atmosphere. Its quality food at very reasonable prices attracts people of all ages.

“Our menu is a big draw for us,” adds Jeff. “Many people come for our great food and food specials.” 

Puss N’ Boots offers daily breakfast, lunch and dinner specials. Its meatloaf on Wednesdays and roast pork platter on Thursdays are always popular choices.

Jeff, who bought Puss N’ Boots in 1987, has continued the previous owner’s long-standing tradition of selling hot dogs for just 35 cents every Saturday afternoon while supplies last. Hot dogs come with chili, kraut, cheese, onions or Italian potatoes.

In addition, Puss N’ Boots offers a lot of home-style cooking. For example, all soups and daily specials are homemade.

It provides three possible locations where you can eat, including its Pocono Room, its main bar area and its outdoor patio that is now open. This patio has an outdoor fire pit, a Tiki bar and a large screen plasma TV, ideal for watching sporting events. Smoking and non-smoking areas are available, providing the best of both worlds.

Consider booking your next party or banquet at Puss N’ Boots’ Pocono room or outdoor patio.

Happy hours are Mondays through Fridays from 4:00pm until 6:00pm. Different beer specials are available every night. New to Puss N’ Boots is its expanded selection of craft beers available both at its bar and take-out store. 

Hours are Mondays through Saturdays from 7:00am until 2:00am. It is open for breakfast daily.   

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Third Annual New Hope/Lambertville Restaurant Week 
is Sunday, March 18th through Friday, March 23rd

March 10, 2012 By

The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce has announced the third annual New Hope/Lambertville Restaurant Week scheduled for Sunday, March 18th through Friday, March 23rd. This year, 27 restaurants will participate in the week-long promotion of either a fine dining $29.95 pre-fixe dinner or $19.95 pre-fixe dinner.

Visit www.VisitNewHope.com and www.Lambertville.org to view the pre-fixe menus and detailed information on all of the restaurants.


New Hope Chamber committee chair, Caleb Lentchner commented, “As we enter our Third Annual Restaurant Week, it’s gratifying to know that it has continued to grow beyond New Hope. Locals and tourists are all looking for a deal and Restaurant Week is by far the best deal around.”

Both New Hope and Lambertville Chambers of Commerce anticipate that diners taking advantage of the promotion will patronize additional businesses in the historic river towns.


Participating restaurants for fine dining/$29.95 include: Anton’s at the Swan, Black Bass Hotel, Centre Bridge Inn, Hamilton Grill Room, Hotel du Village, Italian Cucina, Karla’s, Logan Inn, Marsha Brown, Martine’s River House, Inn at Phillips Mill, The Raven and Sprig & Vine.


Participating restaurants for casual dining/$19.95 include: Annapurna Indian Cuisine, Bitter Bob’s BBQ, Caffe Galleria at Lambertville House, DeAnna’s, El Tule, Havana, Lambertville Station, Marhaba, Sandbar, Rick’s Italian, Thai Tida, Tortuga’s Cocina, Triumph Brewing Company and Villa Vito Ristorante.  

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Battling childhood obesity

November 30, 2011 By

submitted by Solomon Brenner, author of “Black Belt Parenting” and Master Instructor for Action Karate

Childhood obesity is becoming an increasing problem across the country. While we can blame societal changes, advertising, and even schools for our children’s weight problems, when it comes down to it the real changes have to be made in the home. You want to establish a lifetime of healthy habits for your whole family by creating a healthy eating and active environment.

When trying to improve your child’s eating habits, put the whole family on the same healthy diet, one that is rich in fruits, vegetables, and grains. This will keep your child from feeling singled out. By keeping the “bad” foods out of the house entirely, it will also be easier for them to avoid eating too much unhealthy food.

Make exercise a family event, too. Making time for the whole family to participate in regular physical activity, like bike riding or swimming, will make getting healthy more fun and also allow for more time together. You can even organize special family outings once in a while, like canoeing or skiing, that keep the family active.

Encourage your child to help you prepare the food together. This will give him a sense of independence and will make him feel better about eating healthy. Learning about healthy foods and recipes can increase your child’s enthusiasm for their new eating habits.

Schedule regular meal times. This will help keep your child from grazing during the day and will also ensure that you supervise what kinds of foods he is eating, so that you know your child is getting the vitamins and nutrients he needs. Not only that, but scheduling meals also allows more time together to talk about your days and spend quality time with your family. Having a regular snack time with low-calorie and nutritious snacks like fruit or yogurt can keep your child from feeling hungry between meals.

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Fireside Beef & Ale: Your neighborhood pub for over 30 decades

November 1, 2011 By

FIRESIDE PROFILE

 

by June Portnoy

Since 1978, Fireside Beef & Ale has been serving the Feasterville area. It’s one of the few remaining Bucks County taverns that still continues to thrive.

“This family-owned and operated establishment offers a casual pub-style environment where you can come and relax with friends while enjoying a drink at the bar,” says owner John Sentner, whose parents were the original owners.

Come after work for Happy Hour Mondays through Fridays from 4:00pm until 6:00pm for reduced drinks and half-price appetizers. Thursday through Saturday evenings enjoy live acoustic music by local musicians. This is the ideal place to watch your favorite local sports teams on TV with people you’re sure to run into from your own neighborhood. In addition, enjoy a good, affordable meal for the entire family at Fireside’s separate dining area that seats about 50 guests.

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Doylestown Food Co-Op to Bring Locally Produced Food to Centralized Community Store

October 4, 2011 By

by June Portnoy

Do you know where the food you buy and eat comes from? How far away was it shipped, and how long has it been on the shelves of your grocery store before you bought it?

It’s more than likely you have no idea, but you really should for so many reasons! Thanks to a group of local residents from Doylestown, you will soon have this opportunity.

This group has come together to pool their time and resources to establish the Doylestown Food Co-Op, a non-profit, member-owned organization. Their goal is to establish a community store as early as May 2012 in Doylestown that will stock locally raised and produced foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables; locally-grown beef, pork, lamb, and chicken; local eggs and milk; home-made breads, pies and cake; jams and jelly; and much more!

“Simply stated, this food tastes better,” says Leslie Carson, a Co-Op member. “You just can’t compare a freshly-baked muffin that’s still warm when you buy it to a muffin that was shipped all the way from California over a week ago.”

In addition, “When you patronize our store, we’ll be able to tell you the names of the farmers who grew and raised the food that you’re buying and what their farming and butchering practices are,” says Lisa White, a Co-Op Board Member. “We’ll know what their practices are regarding chemical use, genetically modified seed and more.

“Plus, we’ll be happy to put our customers in touch with these farmers, so you can meet them and ask them questions.”

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