A Journey of Love, Style and Taste
My Friend had the good dog burger, 1/2 lb. of house ground sirloin stuffed with Roquefort cheese & topped with caramelized onions, served on a toasted brioche bun.. My other friend had the fried tomato BLT, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce & fried
tomatoes topped with basil mayo, served on country sourdough.. Yes, I am wondering the same thing… It must of been great~~ She did not offer me a taste at all.. And it was all gone.. Hummmm !
I ordered the famous Duck Pot Pie.. duck confit, peas, shiitake mushrooms, celery, carrots, onions & potatoes all in a savory duck gravy baked between two layers of golden pie crust, served with mixed greens in a creamy balsamic vinaigrette … Well, I am not a fan of this one.. But I have to say. I think it was an off day for one of the cooks. It was served to me without the side greens and the top and bottom crust was not golden.. It was still raw.. And the center of the dish was very very bland.. Very starchy taste.. I had to send it back.. I then went and ordered the Good dog Burger as my friend had.. The waiter and the Chef both came out and apologized for the error.. And comped my whole meal.. Plus they did not even know who I was and, that I am reviewing them That spoke volumes to me.. That they go out of their way to satisfy the guest.. They where so loving, kind and apologetic about it to me.. That kind of service excites me and pumps me up.. Chef… Bella Primo to Ya !!
Oh yes, The Good Dog Burger.. Eminently impressive!!! You bite into this burger and it ousses out with a oooey gooey saucy Roquefort cheese of delight. The fresh taste of the sirloin, the eye rollingly good caramelized onion right on top with a Brioche bun.. It all just melts in your mouth…. As Guy would say, “I was riding the train to favor town on that one“..
All in all, as I was visiting. I felt like I was in a place with family.. Very warm loving and a friendly atmosphere.. All the comforts of home …350 miles away..
There is nothing better then enjoying a great place to eat, except for having the company that you have, and bring with you.. I am hoping that I can get a few of you to join me in this adventurous journey and, experience it with me.. Just something to think about.. If you have a place in mind and want to join me.. Send me a message..
Now, Until we meet again~~ Many journey's into the Love, Style and Taste of food around you...
God Bless
Chef. Eddie A. Elsasser
By Chef. Eddie A. Elsasser
Philadelphia, USA
This site ~ This Blog is your connection into my world, and the journey, love, style and taste of the culinary creations that are around us and abroad. I am hoping by the words that I write about different places I go, will give you access and bring not only a flow of salivating to your mouth but, refuge and tastes that will captivate you and place a permanent smile on your face.…
The Good Dog
Center City, Philadelphia, PA
224 South 15th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
p. 215.985.9600
f. 215.985.1918
info@gooddogbar.com
Philadelphia, PA 19102
p. 215.985.9600
f. 215.985.1918
info@gooddogbar.com
Today is a day that I just found myself walking off the beaten path.. I love to watch Guy Fieri in triple D all the time (Diners ~Drive-ins and Dives.). He has gone to a few places that are within my stomping grounds. I decided to fallow him in his footsteps this time.. Into The Good Dog I had stopped there once before with a friend and had some local brews that I’ve never tried before.. I am a Dog lover so, I found myself gazing wildly at all the Pictures that they have flowing all over the place.. They always say, that a Dogs owner starts to look like his/her dog after a while…. and the scary thing is,… I think I found my long lost best friend on one of the walls.. Man what a resemblance!! OK, Well anyway….
This time I went back with him and another friend of his. And I do have to say that the food IS something to write home about.. We started out having the Truffled cheese steak empanadas stuffed with thinly sliced Rib-eye steak & Truffled cheddar cheese, served with a bourbon infused rogue chocolate stout sauce for dipping… That was outstanding… In every bite there was a full bountiful taste of the Rib-Eye, The Truffle was not over powering, but very delicate. Mixed with cheddar it gave it balance.. There was the bourbon infused rogue chocolate sauce.. Which tasted to me like it had the natural drippings of the rib-eye right in there.. It was a beautiful marriage..
My Friend had the good dog burger, 1/2 lb. of house ground sirloin stuffed with Roquefort cheese & topped with caramelized onions, served on a toasted brioche bun.. My other friend had the fried tomato BLT, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce & fried
tomatoes topped with basil mayo, served on country sourdough.. Yes, I am wondering the same thing… It must of been great~~ She did not offer me a taste at all.. And it was all gone.. Hummmm !
I ordered the famous Duck Pot Pie.. duck confit, peas, shiitake mushrooms, celery, carrots, onions & potatoes all in a savory duck gravy baked between two layers of golden pie crust, served with mixed greens in a creamy balsamic vinaigrette … Well, I am not a fan of this one.. But I have to say. I think it was an off day for one of the cooks. It was served to me without the side greens and the top and bottom crust was not golden.. It was still raw.. And the center of the dish was very very bland.. Very starchy taste.. I had to send it back.. I then went and ordered the Good dog Burger as my friend had.. The waiter and the Chef both came out and apologized for the error.. And comped my whole meal.. Plus they did not even know who I was and, that I am reviewing them That spoke volumes to me.. That they go out of their way to satisfy the guest.. They where so loving, kind and apologetic about it to me.. That kind of service excites me and pumps me up.. Chef… Bella Primo to Ya !!
Oh yes, The Good Dog Burger.. Eminently impressive!!! You bite into this burger and it ousses out with a oooey gooey saucy Roquefort cheese of delight. The fresh taste of the sirloin, the eye rollingly good caramelized onion right on top with a Brioche bun.. It all just melts in your mouth…. As Guy would say, “I was riding the train to favor town on that one“..
All in all, as I was visiting. I felt like I was in a place with family.. Very warm loving and a friendly atmosphere.. All the comforts of home …350 miles away..
There is nothing better then enjoying a great place to eat, except for having the company that you have, and bring with you.. I am hoping that I can get a few of you to join me in this adventurous journey and, experience it with me.. Just something to think about.. If you have a place in mind and want to join me.. Send me a message..
Now, Until we meet again~~ Many journey's into the Love, Style and Taste of food around you...
God Bless
Chef. Eddie A. Elsasser
