Marigold Kitchen
501 S. 45th St.
Philadelphia , PA 19104
(215) 222-3699
Neighborhood: West Philadelphia
Parking: Street parking only.
Handicap access: Not wheelchair accessible.
Handicap access: Not wheelchair accessible.
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Cuisine type: American
Meals Served:
Dinner
Style:
Eaters of the avant-garde will want to investigate the modern plates now being spun at Marigold Kitchen by new chef-owner Robert Halpern – but the foam-phobic need not apply. Halpern uses every trick in the molecular gastro-book (from bubbles to meat glue) on plates that are usually tasty as well as inventive. There are still a few too many cliches and experiments in progress, not to mention service issues, but the promise of this talented debut is obviously worthwhile.
Specialties:
(Changes frequently and completely): butternut squash bisque with banana bubbles; tuna tartare; short rib with truffled potatoes; "pork, beans & beer"; crispy-skin turkey; New World paella; apple tart with burning cinnamon stick; profiteroles with butternut squash ice cream.
Alcohol:
BYOB. Bring wines that are flexible for multi-course tastings and of medium weight (pinots are ideal) so as not to overwhelm the subtleties of bubbles and gel.
Weekend noise:
A very lively, slightly noisy 84 decibels when full, but good table spacing and lighter weekday crowds make it tolerable. (Ideal is 75 decibels or less.)
Hours: Dinner 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday through Thursday; until 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Closed Monday.
Prices:
$25 and up
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