Old City Supper Club

On Saturday, I was invited to attend the inaugural dinner of the Old City Supper Club - a new venture founded by my favorite chef in Philadelphia (who also happens to be my cousin), Matt.

In love with this magnetic knife rack on Amazon for $16.99!

Matt hosted a group of what I consider the best taste-testers this city has to offer - myself included - while showcasing his skills in culinary art. We had so much fun learning about what inspired him to create each dish, from reflections on his Pennsylvania roots to echoes of French cuisine. I felt like I was living the movie Ratatouille. More specifically, I felt like I was in the scene where the food critic has one bite of the "chef's" meal and is immediately transported back to his favorite childhood memories.

Of course, we did not have just one bite. It was a six-course meal after all...

First course: Baguette, garlic herb butter, radishes

I never knew there were so many different types of radishes, including my new favorite - the watermelon radish!

Second course: Roast golden beet, Bûcheron, burnt onion ash

A delicious combination of creamy goat's milk cheese complemented the earthy flavors of golden beets.

Third course: Beef marrow bone, scallop, parsley salad, baguette

My first time tasting bone marrow and it was surprisingly a great spread for the bread.

Fourth course: Ribeye, roast celery root, puree pea

The celery root was an excellent and healthy substitute for the more traditional Pommes Frites.

Seriously feeling these gorgeous Melamine plates from Amazon (6 for less than $30!)

Fifth course: Chicken confit, Pommes algot, carrot puree

Anyone who knows me knows how much I admire the potato. Its versatility makes it the ideal vegetable and it did not disappoint here.

Sixth course: Riesling poached pear, salted sour cream, tarragon

Only Chef Matt could make this an excellent pearing (pun intended).

It was so much fun to gather around the table and break bread with people who have as much love for food as I do.

On a side note - I am so proud of you cuz!!! Cannot wait for more "home-cooked" meals :)

If you're interested in learning more about the Old City Supper Club be sure to follow them on Instagram @oldcitysupperclub.

And if you're not in Philly, maybe this will inspire you to start your own supper club!

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