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I went to Alma de Cuba this past summer for my birthday and had a lovely grown-up dinner with my husband sans the kids. We stayed at a hotel in the Rittenhouse Square area and wandered the neighborhood eyeballing restaurants and their menus until we found something that appealed. We found a real winner in Alma de Cuba. The ambiance is intimate, dimly lit, urban-chic for professionals and young couples- definitely not a good place for children. The pricey menu is an eclectic mix conceptually based on the flavors of Cuban cuisine. I opted for the tapas approach to a meal and ordered a bunch of small items in lieu of an entree. I thoroughly enjoyed 4 of the 5 items I chose.
The tab set us back quite a bit, but we had the table for as long as we wanted it, and our server was a true professional who made it her business to cater to her customers. I highly recommend Alma de Cuba for a intimate dinner for foodies who love to have their palates challenged.
I began my meal with what turned out to be my least favorite choice, the Sanchocho de Pollo. This soup consisted of a delicious lime, chicken and coconut broth with dry, overcooked chicken and mushy vegetables. The soup had nice flavors; I think perhaps I just caught it on an off day.
Then I had the Royal Palm dates. Although I had reservations about it when I ordered it, they turned out to be one of the most delicious things I have ever eaten in my entire life. This appetizer is a perfect combination of flavors- almond stuffed dates with bacon and Cabrales blue cheese served on lettuce boats. I could have eaten a whole entire plate of them. They were heavenly!
Next came the Empanada de Verde. These empanada (turnovers) were a tasty combination of Manchego cheese and spinach served on a artichoke escabeche. Parts of the escabeche were delicious, in particular the olives in the escabeche paired very well with the empanada. However, other parts of the vinegary escabeche just didn't mesh with the empanada and left a rancid overtone on my palate. I think it was a questionable pairing, but separately the empanada and escabeche would have been fine.
Then I had a delicious salad, that happily, I have been able to replicate at home: Ensalada Blanca. The salad of frise' lettuce, feta cheese, grapes, almonds and Amaretto gelatin may sound a little odd, but was truly delicious and inspired.
I completed my meal with a perfect cup of coffee and a dessert of the day. The artfully presented crepe was stuffed with fresh black cherries, homemade lemon-cardamom sorbet, and flavored whipped cream. Delectable! Leave a Comment Theme: Eclectic/InternationalPrice: US$41 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: most expensiveAddress: 1623 Walnut Street, PhiladelphiaPhone: 215-988-1799Directions: Between 16th and 17th on Walnut Street, in the Rittenhouse Square area.Website: www.almadecubarestaurant.com
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