Last night was the 3rd Franklin Foodie Happy Hour(s) and fun was had by all. Chef Asa outdid himself with the mini appetizer buffet. Here’s what you missed if you didn’t make it: carmelized scallops with candied fennel and basalmic drizzle (yes, they were as delicious as they sound), oysters rockefeller, spicy sausage & ancho chili rubbed chicken skewers, sundried tomato bruschetta, grapes wrapped in cream cheese & rolled in crushed pistachios, smoked salmon tartare in baby cones, marinated artichokes wrapped in thinly sliced portabello mushrooms AND smoked duck roll ups — heavenly!!!
It was a perfect evening sitting out on the 2nd floor terrace of The Commons. Two full boxes of canned goods were collected for St. Johns Food Pantry and a $25 gift certificate was awarded to Pauline Grill for bring 20 cans of food — thanks to Pauline for her generous heart. Also a second gift certificate was raffled off and the lucky winner was Amy Leichliter — Amy sells beautiful handmade jewelry at the Franklin Farmer’s Market, stop by and see what she has — Congrats Amy!!
Thanks to everyone who came and supports Franklin Foodie’s mission: supporting local food businesses, food growers and makers. And a very big THANK YOU!! to Chef Asa and his team, their culinary expertise and ability to provide a relaxing atmosphere in an lovely setting is just tops. Great job!!
And for those of you who couldn’t make it… it’s ok, I had your back, I ate your share of carmelized scallops and oysters rockefeller… no need to thank me… I’m just generous that way… See you next time!
Fooey—Oysters Rockefeller is from New Orleans LA not Venango County PA as I’d hoped, although its namesake is John D. Rockefeller. http://whatscookingamerica.net/Seafood/OystersRockefeller.htm
I wonder how Chef Asa penetrated the secret of the proportions?
Is this open to anyone??
Yes, anyone who is a foodie!