Laurel: Modern American Flavors in Philadelphia

An Exquisite Seasonal Tasting Menu from the Heart of South Philly
Shrub, the principal book from restaurateur and Top Chef champ Nicholas Elmi, vows to be as charming and scrumptious as its eatery namesake, a culinary fortress in South Philly.

Elmi's French foundation and preparing educated Laurel from the beginning, yet Laurel is a genuine American café with a cutting edge feel. The acclaimed nine-course tasting menu is unrivaled in Philadelphia. Elmi does irregularity spot on.

Fall brings Apple-Yuzu Consommé, Marinated Trout Roe, and Bitter Greens. Winter presents Bourbon-Glazed Grilled Lobster, Crunchy Grains, and Apple Blossom, Spring is proven by Black Sea Bass, Peas, and Rhubarb Summer is refined in Marigold-Compressed Kohlrabi, Buckwheat, and Cured Egg.

The book is additionally a letter of appreciation to the eatery's providers, whose work hues each dish they serve. Every section is an entire nine-course tasting menu with going with mixed drink, and nearly as tasty on the page as the feast itself.

About the Author

Nicholas Elmi is chef and owner of Laurel and In the Valley on East Passyunk Avenue and Royal Boucherie in Old City, in Philadelphia, and won the eleventh season of Bravo's Top Chef. Laurel has been named the #1 Restaurant in Philadelphia by Philadelphia magazine, one of GQ's most Outstanding Restaurants in America, and has earned four bells, the highest rating, from critic Craig Laban of Philadelphia Inquirer. He lives in Collingswood, New Jersey with his wife and two children.

Adam Erace is a food and travel writer who contributes to more than 50 publications, including Men's Journal, Fortune, Food & Wine, and Travel + Leisure. His writing has been recognized with awards from the International Association of Culinary Professionals and the Association of Food Journalists. He is the co-owner of Green Aisle Grocery, a gourmet market with two locations in Philadelphia. He lives in South Philly with his wife and two maniacal rescue dogs.

The images were stunning. Great road map to plating great cusine -chef

Amazing book ! As a chef myself I like the way it has been laid out. Very up today with the trends and a clever way of putting a book together. Really enjoyed the recipes so far ! Worth a buy for any good chef wanting to push on etc. -Kyle Greenwood

Laurel: Modern American Flavors in Philadelphia