Cafette Has a New Chef & New Menu

Cafette Has a New Chef & New Menu

…Cafette officially introduces Chef Bela Durst and his new autumn menu!

CHESTNUT HILL, PA - (OCTOBER 23, 2012) - Last month Cafette (8136 Ardleigh Street;215-242-4220) celebrated its 20th anniversary and quietly welcomed Chef Bela Durst. This month, Cafette officially introduces Chef Durst and his new autumn menu! Durst brings his culinary style to this Chestnut Hill landmark with dishes like Seared Poblano Pepper stuffed with creamy jack cheese grits, smoky tomato sauce, spiced pumpkin seeds and sour cream ($11); Striped Bass with lobster-sweet potato sauce, mushroom duxelle, and sautéed spinach ($21); And a special Steak and Pasta of the day (priced daily). Regulars will be glad to find that favorites like Maryland Crab Cakes($21) and Friday's Fried Chicken ($17) will remain on the menu. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 215-242-4220.

”We were thrilled when Bela agreed to come on board and join our family at Cafette. He has put his stamp on our menu with his great flavors, experience and passion," explains owner Jan Wilson. "We look forward to delighting our guests with his wonderful new dishes!”

Chef Bela Durst began his culinary adventures in San Francisco nearly 30 years ago where he apprenticed for Chef Jeremiah Tower at the acclaimed Stars Restaurant. Tower has been credited with developing the culinary style known as "California Cuisine." Since then, Chef Durst has been honing his skills at restaurants in San Francisco, Napa and Philadelphia. He's lead the kitchens of Black Sheep, Prohibition Taproom and Steve Poses' Franklin Foodworks. His culinary philosophy is to pair fresh, local, seasonal ingredients that prove to be fun and inspired, yet simple!

Cafette's New Autumn Menu

Soups, Salads and Starters

Soup du Jour  6 

Green Salad   8

Market greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, carrot, red onion, choice of dressings: balsamic, caesar, lemon citronette

Caesar Salad   9    

Crisp romaine, our famous dressing, croutons, pecorino romano  

Apple and Candied Walnut Salad   10

Market greens, sun-dried cranberries, bleu cheese, lemon citronette

Spinach Salad   12 

Warm spinach salad, frisee, radicchio, smoked chicken, hazelnut, roasted pepper, hard cooked egg, walnut oil vinaigrette

P.E.I. Mussels Cioppino   10

Steamed in our version of the portuguese california classic, served with grilled garlic focaccia

Hummus Platter    10

Roasted red peppers, cucumbers, olives, warmed pita

Seared Tender Poblano Pepper   11

Stuffed with creamy Jack cheese grits, smoky tomato sauce, spiced pumpkin seeds and sour cream.

Entrees

Market Steak     MP

Steak special of the day

Half Roasted Chicken   19

Cider vinegar sauce, roasted root vegetable, pear compote 

Grilled Salmon   20

Over a shiitake, leek, mussel chowder, sautéed spinach, red pepper puree

Maryland Crab Cakes    21

Sautéed red chard, green pepper-corn sauce, crispy red bliss potatoes, chunky shrimp remoulade sauce

Slow-Roasted Babyback Ribs   18

Our signature sauce, mashed potato, haricot vert

Striped Bass   21

Lobster-sweet potato sauce, mushroom duxelle, sautéed spinach  

Green Curry   with tofu 16    with chicken 18   with shrimp 19

Green curry banana sauce, seasonal vegetables, toasted peanuts, basmati rice

Rock Shrimp Chili   18

Black bean & three chili pepper chili, pickled onions, sour cream, tortilla wedges

Pasta del Giorno    Priced Daily

Sides

Mashed Potato 3.5   Haricot Vert 4   Grilled Potatoes with sriracha aioli 4    

Garlic Spinach 3.5   Roasted Root Vegetable 4   Basmati Rice 3  Sautéed Chard 3.5 

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Hours of Operation

Lunch: 

Monday - Friday 11:00am - 3:00pm

Dinner:

Tuesday - Sunday 5:00 - 9:00pm 

Brunch:

Saturday - Sunday:  9:00am - 2:30pm

About Cafette:

For 20 years, locals have known that Cafette's seasonal menu, fresh ingredients and relaxed atmosphere makes it the perfect spot for gathering. Come and grab lunch with co-workers. Enjoy a relaxing brunch with mom or a romantic dinner under the stars with your partner. Cafette's varied menu not only has spicy BBQ ribs to die for - but several real choices for the vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. Cafette's dynamic and seasonal menus have an emphasis on local produce and moderate prices, in keeping with their history of serving good value along with great food. Located off the main drag in Chestnut Hill, their staff of local faces is waiting to welcome you.

8136 Ardleigh Street | Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania 19118 | 215-242-4220 | cafette.com