Meet our new eco-friendly wine list

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We are introducing some new wines at Tortilla Press Cantina this month & wanted to kick it off with a tasting. We chose our wines for a couple of factors. We looked at the dishes that we can pair each wine with, the ability to sell it to our guest at a reasonable price & then at a the growing & producing practices of the wineries. I'm proud to say that the wines that we have added to our list are all created using sustainable farming practices, are bio dynamic or our from a local winery. We also added a local beer to our draft beer selection this month....Flying Fish's Hopfish India Pale Ale. I love a hoppy beer & it pairs nicely with our award winning chipotle peanut bbq pork. We are also featuring a jersey cranberry sangria with cranberry wine from Bellview winery. It's still a bit chilly outside for sangria, but I see this refreshing a lot of palettes as the weather warms up. Anyway, here is a copy of the wine tasting menu, we are taking all reservations for the evening with the festivities starting at 6:45 & the formal tasting starting at 7. Hope to see you all there.

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Dining with Dr. Seuss

This week The Pop Shop, located at 729 Haddon Avenue, will be holding Dining with Dr. Seuss Week events today through Friday.

Check out a listing and menu after the jump...

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El Sitio finds place in borough

Restaurant owners and spouses Francisco Cabrera and Cecilia Jaramillo are bringing the South American specialties of empanadas, ceviche and chorizo to Collingswood.

Cabrera and Jaramillo, who own a restaurant in Ecuador's capital city of Quito, have opened their second restaurant, El Sitio Grill & Cafe at 729 Haddon Ave. in Collingswood.

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What’s on S.J.’s menu? Check our Dining Guide

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No matter what type of cuisine you're craving - from American to Thai, from fast food to fine dining -- you'll find it in the Courier-Post Dining Guide.

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Gluttonous Maximus visits The Pop Shop

The crew eats the "linden" - a soft pretzel cheesesteak at The Pop Shop in Collingswood, NJ.

via YouTube - Gluttonous Maximus - soft pretzel cheesesteak.

*Warning: There is some foul language and adult humor in the video.

Gluttonous Maximus has also visited The Tortilla Press in Collingswood and other area eateries. Check 'em out on YouTube for more.

Coffeebar Braves the Storm

Grooveground plans to remain open during "Snowmageddon II" with great reasons to come in and warm up for snow-lovers of all ages! All day Wednesday, take advantage of some great hot chocolate offers and other specials.

Grooveground plans to open at 9 AM on Wednesday and remain open until 10 PM. If its safe to take a snow-excursion, stop in and save!

Show good taste: Book Valentine’s dinner

Larry Crowe/AP Photo

It's a cold, snowy week, but you can still melt your Valentine's heart this weekend.

Just make a reservation for Valentine's Day dinner at a restaurant in South Jersey or Philly.

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Restaurant News | NJ Monthly

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NATIONAL PANCAKE WEEK AT THE POP SHOP, COLLINGSWOOD
From February 14 through 20, put a smile on your face and pose with a flapjack when National Pancake Week is celebrated at the Pop Shop, 729 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood. A dozen varieties of pancakes will be offered daily, and there will be a pile of pancake promotions. For more information log on to www.thepopshopusa.com or call 856-869-0111.

VALENTINE'S DAY
Blackbird Dining Establishment, 619 Collings Avenue, Collingswood, will serve a three-course dinner on Valentine’s Day; $55. For reservations call 856-854-3444; BYO.

Read the rest of this article at: Table Hopping with Rosie—Restaurant News-www.njmonthly.com.

Let comfort food warm you up

Chris LaChall/Courier-Post

It's been the kind of weather that calls for a trip for the Caribbean.

But if you can't afford the flight, at least treat yourself to a nice bowl of soup or chili.

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Verde Salon offering Blueberry Blaster Facial

Wake up dull, dry skin with this incredible antioxidant facial and peel. Treatment includes a facial and fruit peel with blueberry extracts that slough off dead skin cells; leaving your skin revived and glowing.
Recieve a complimentary make-up refresher and blow-out with Kevin Gatto- $65 thru March 31, 2010. (Worth $160)!

Conatct Verde Salon of Collinsgwood at (856) 858-0911 and ask about the Blueberry Blaster Facial today!

Soul-satisfying meals

Faye Murman/Courier-Post

Comfort food recalls the consoling dishes we loved as children

By BETH D'ADDONO
For the Courier-Post

Comfort food is the security blanket of the gastronomic world, one of the primary ways most of us seek consolation, calm and relief.

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A cooking trip to Mexico with Chef Mark Smith

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I know this is really short notice, but if you are interested in learning authentic Mexican Cooking & getting out of the frigid winter weather this February 21-28 why not sneak away for seven days of authentic Mexican cooking with myself & Chef Ana Garcia at La Villa Bonita, her specially designed hotel & cooking school in the beautiful mountain village of Tepoztlan, Morelos, Mexico. Click here for a typical weeks schedule with Chef Ana.

Chef Ana was able to offer us an incredible deal for the week $1150 per person + tax for double occupancy & $1550 + tax for single occupancy. There are 6 rooms available. You will need to secure your own transportation to Mexico City for arrival on Sunday Febuary 21. This will be small be a small, hands on learning experience with lots of good food & warm weather. I have until the January 22nd to reserve the hotel, so if you are interested please contact me asap @ chefmark@thetortillapress.com.

Mac & Cheese Segment From Fox

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Here's a rundown of the Macaroni & Cheeses that the Chef's put together for the show. I really appreciate all their work, especially delivering it to the restaurant. I'll be getting your dishes & casseroles back to you all soon. I think that Chef Jim from blueplate & I we're the only ones to actually taste all 11 dishes, but remember, everyone can this Monday night at Tortilla Press Cantina 7716 Maple Ave, Pennsauken 08109. Call 856-356-2050 for reservations. $10 per adult $4 for kids & the bar will be open.

Mexican
The Tortilla Press
Chef Mark Smith
Key ingredient: the five cheeses! Cheddar, monteray jack, Chihuahua, queso anejo, cotija; Crumbled home made tortilla chips on top give it extra crunch.

American
Blueplate
Chef Jim Malaby
Key ingredient: one is gluten free (lobster and goat cheese)
Second one is “regular” BLT mac and cheese – bacon and oven dried tomatoes with greens.

French/Italian
Blackbird
Chef Alex Capasso
Key ingredient: Riviera style macaroni and cheese with Fregola eggless pasta, mascarpone and truffle oil and fresh truffle.

French
La Campagne
Chef Rich Benussi
Key ingredient: Our mac and cheese key ingredient is trois lait or three milks (cow, goat, sheep). To represent them we will be using three French cheeses. Brie (cow's milk), Chevre (goat's milk) and Petit Basque (sheep's milk). A hint of truffle and an almond crunch topping should also be noted.

Italian
Mirabella Café
Chef Joe Palombo
Key ingredient: lobster with several Italian cheeses. Chef Joe’s mac and cheese demonstrates how this homey dish can be dressed up.

Viennese Cafe
Chef Richard Marsh
Short rib mac n cheese with pine nut crust topping

Italian
Bistro di Marino
Chef Jim Marino
Key ingredient: penne pasta & gorgonzola make this extra creamy.

Indian
Coriander
Chef Vipul
Key Ingredient: a combination of the spices that are used in many Indian dishes including ginger, cumin, coriander powder and tumeric. (It was nice & spicy) my note!

Greek
Kuzina by Sofia
Chef Sofia Khoury
Key ingredient: a secret! Let’s just say it’s chef Sofia’s TLC

Moroccan
Norma’s Mediterranean Café/ Cous Cous
Chef Elias

Heirloom seedling sale grows more than just vegetables

Sustainable Cherry Hill is partnering with Camden’s The Center for Transformation (CFT) to foster a connection between Camden and its suburbs. One of the ways we are doing this is through an heirloom seed/seedling sale.

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Homestyle classic menu Jan25 thru Jan28

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Well, the holidays are over & The Cantina is re-opened & I'm done testing margarita & mojito recipes for a little while at least. I've just finished tweeking my recipe for the first annual (I hope) Mighty Mac Battle of the Chefs. I call it the "Mac Off" much to my wife's dismay. The event is to be held at Tortilla Press Cantina on Monday Jan 18th at 6:30, and will be featuring the mac & cheese of at least 10 of the areas chefs. Please make your reservations soon at 856-356-2050. The cost is $10 for adults & $4 for kids. Part of the proceeds will go to The South Jersey Food Bank. We will also have a cash bar available with great drink specials.

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