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5 choices in pizza sauces from tomato to parsley pesto to garlic puree. 6 different choices in cheeses. House homemade salad dressings and protein choices for salads like fresh wild salmon and hormone free/free range chicken. Specialty sandwiches like Lobster BLT w/housemade bacon and an Italian with housemade Salami. They also have great beer choices as well as wine. And they have hot wings, Buffalo style as well as BBQ and Donna is from Buffalo so they are done right. Mild, Medium or Hot. BBQ sauce is also house made and delicious.
It is very small, only a few tables but they turn over fast. They are delivering which is key and they go all over Portsmouth as well as York, Maine.
This pizza is for those who like it thin, the crust was great. We loved it!! Go try it!
BAD BUSINESS PRACTICE.
The fourth Chef Showdown event on April 28, featured Chef Justin Napier of Ithaki Restaurant located in Ipswich, Massachusetts. The first course was zucchini – Chef A prepared zucchini blossoms with lobster stuffed-mini zucchini fritters topped with zucchini tatziki, and Chef B prepared roasted zucchini gazpacho soup with smoked salmon, truffle salt and fried zucchini match stixs. The second course was lamb– Chef A created a crusted lamb duo with dijon and confit of shoulder served with 3 cheese polenta and morrell mushrooms, Chef B created slices of spiced lamb sirloin with avocado feta orzo salad, creamed spinach and petite greens. For dessert, chocolate was used to prepare a phylo white chocolate napoleon with grand marnier crème anglaise, and a truffle banana split with coulis of banana and strawberry topped with chopped walnuts and vanilla crème.
This is a very creative event where you get to taste and be the judge. It’s not always easy to choose a favorite when you know there are two great chefs in the kitchen thoughtfully creating your meals, but it’s a job we all can enjoy. Results from the evening are provided the next day.
The results from the fourth Chef Showdown – Chef Justin Napier of Ithaki Restaurant swept all 3 courses.
The results from the third Chef Showdown – Chef Stephen Harding of Epoch Restaurant wins.
1st Course (eggplant): Chef Stephen Harding, Epoch - wins
2nd Course (tuna): Chef Stephen Harding, Epoch – wins
3rd Course (vanilla): Chef Harley Smith, Ten Center – wins
The results from the second Chef Showdown was a tie between Chef Evan Hennessey of the Dunaway Restaurant in Portsmouth and Chef Harley Smith of Ten Center Street
1st Course (mushroom): TIE
2nd Course (beef): Chef Evan Hennessey, Dunaway – wins
3rd Course (raspberry): Chef Harley Smith, Ten Center – wins
From the first Chef Showdown, the overall winner was Chef Gregg Sessler of Cava Tapas and Wine Bar.
1st Course (beets): Chef Gregg Sessler, Cava - wins
2nd Course (shrimp): Chef Gregg Sessler, Cava - wins
3rd Course (banana): Chef Harley Smith, Ten Center – wins
On Tuesday May 19, the fifth Chef Showdown will be served.
Two great chefs, two great menus, all for only $40 per person. Reservations are required. For more information, 978.462.6652 or www.tencenterstreet.com
The third Chef Showdown event on March 31, featured Chef Stephen Harding of Epoch Restaurant, located in the Exeter Inn, Exeter, NH. The first course was eggplant – both chefs went with Mediterean recipes – one was an eggplant-kobe moussaka and the other was eggplant cannelloni stuffed with shitake mushrooms, spinach, ricotta, tomato veloute and fresh basil. The second course was tuna – both chefs prepared Asian influenced recipes - one course was ahi tuna - olive oil poached and fennel seared with crisp pea shoots, avocado cilantro salsa and ginger ponzu, and the other was spicy tuna maki with a soba noodle salad topped with a sesame miso vinaigrette dressing and served with avocado crème and carrots. For dessert, vanilla was used to prepare frozen vanilla mousse, and hazelnut chantily crepes topped with Irish crème espresso anglaise and strawberry coulis!
This is a very creative event where you get to taste and be the judge. It’s not always easy to choose a favorite when you know there are two great chefs in the kitchen thoughtfully creating your meals, but it’s a job we all can enjoy. Results from the evening are provided the next day.
The results from the third Chef Showdown – Chef Stephen Harding of Epoch Restaurant wins.
1st Course (eggplant): Chef Stephen Harding, Epoch - wins
2nd Course (tuna): Chef Stephen Harding, Epoch – wins
3rd Course (vanilla): Chef Harley Smith, Ten Center – wins
The results from the second Chef Showdown was a tie between Chef Evan Hennessey of the Dunaway Restaurant in Portsmouth and Chef Harley Smith of Ten Center Street
1st Course (mushroom): TIE
2nd Course (beef): Chef Evan Hennessey, Dunaway – wins
3rd Course (raspberry): Chef Harley Smith, Ten Center – wins
From the first Chef Showdown, the overall winner was Chef Gregg Sessler of Cava Tapas and Wine Bar.
1st Course (beets): Chef Gregg Sessler, Cava - wins
2nd Course (shrimp): Chef Gregg Sessler, Cava - wins
3rd Course (banana): Chef Harley Smith, Ten Center – wins
On Tuesday April 28 the fourth Chef Showdown will be served.
Two great chefs, two great menus, all for only $40 per person. Reservations are required. For more information, 978.462.6652 or www.tencenterstreet.com
The second Chef Showdown event on February 24th featured Chef Evan Hennessey of the Dunaway Restaurant in Portsmouth. The first course was mushroom – both chefs created dishes with bacon and special ingredients such as truffle oil and parsnip-nutmeg. The second course was sliced Kobe Beef – both chefs cooked the beef to perfection – one was served with an Asian sauce, the other dish had a French flair. For dessert, it’s amazing (and delicious) how many ways to use Raspberry.
This is a very creative event where you get to taste and be the judge. It’s not always easy to choose a favorite when you know there are two great chefs in the kitchen thoughtfully creating your meals, but it’s a job we all can enjoy. Results from the evening are provided the next day.
The results from the second Chef Showdown, it was a tie.
1st Course (mushroom): TIE
2nd Course (beef): Chef Evan Hennessey, Dunaway – wins
3rd Course (raspberry): Chef Harley Smith, Ten Center – wins
Overall TIE
From the first Chef Showdown, the overall winner was Chef Gregg Sessler of Cava Tapas and Wine Bar.
1st Course (beets): Chef Gregg Sessler, Cava - wins
2nd Course (shrimp): Chef Gregg Sessler, Cava - wins
3rd Course (banana): Chef Harley Smith, Ten Center – wins
On Tuesday March 31, Chef Stephen Harding from Epoch Restaurant will face up to Chef Harley Smith.
Two great chefs, two great menus, all for only $40 per person. Reservations are required. For more information, 978.462.6652 or www.tencenterstreet.com
Our meal began with a fresh salad that had a lovely presentation and was delectable. The entrées consisted of two of the several veal choices: Veal Alla Romano and Veal Marsala. Both had ample portions of sauteed veal that was very tender. The tiny vegetables gave a lovely color to each of the plates. We both had the penne with garlic and wine which was cooked to perfection. We ordered a great Pinot Noir to have with dinner. I found it impossible to think about dessert, however, my friend ordered a tiramisu which I could not resist. It was incredible, served with whipped cream. The atmosphere at this restaurant is great, the service is great, and the food was outstanding. I disagree with TV Diner's rating of "Gold Plate" and do hereby designate a personal rating of "Platinum Plate" to Cafe Med. I will go back again and again to this great place.
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