Chef/owner John Brandt-Lee of the coming-soon Avalon Pasta Bistro is arms’ deep in modernizing the classically-styled, previously popular East Lancaster Avenue spot for one that premieres an energetic, upbeat setting and concentrates on homemade pastas, flatbreads, salads, an impressive selection of artisan cheeses, and a 15-plus antipasto platter.
You’ve heard us detail you on the progression of his future Downingtown space (his first is in West Chester, on South High Street), including revealing scenes of its renovations and how you could be a part of the bistro via his Kickstarter (over $12,000 was pledged). Now, we are already drooling over his preview of the Pasta Bistro’s menu, which you may take a peek at below.
Menu is as follows, but do note: Chef Brandt-Lee will be making more additions to the tantalizing lineup:
Flat Breads
Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, White Anchovies
Quadrello di Buffalo, Red Wine Bacon, Tomato Jam
Basil Pesto, Shrimp, Garlic Confit
Fried Pistachios, Ricotta & Truffle Honey
Roasted Eggplant, Pine Nuts, Feta, Golden Raisin Vinaigrette
Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella
Prosciutto, Ricotta, Crab Apple Mostardo
Appetizers
Buffalo Mozzarella, Truffled Ricotta, White Anchovies, Sun dried Tomato & Black Olive Vinaigrette
Citrus Cured Salmon, Roasted Beets, Horseradish Crema
Beef Bresaola , Water Melon Mostardo, Saba
Mortadella Mousse, Crushed Pistachios, Toast Points
Baby Arugula, Shaved Fennel, Orange Segments, Black Olives, Citrus Vinaigrette
Panzanella, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, Vinegar Soaked Bread
Chilled Corn Soup, Porcini Crema, Pancetta
Seafood Salad, Lobster, Crab, Calamari, Grape Tomatoes, Lemon Caper Remoulade
Mixed Greens Salad of The Day
Pasta
Apricot Stuffed Ricotta Gnocchi, Foie Gras – Red Ver Jus Sauce
Lobster Bolognese, Cavetelli, Tomato, Sweet Corn
Orecchiette Red Sauce, Baby Meatballs
Seafood Lasagnette, Béchamel, Shrimp Crab Dumplings
Veal Cheek Mezza Luna, Soffritto, Red Wine Demi
Basil Pesto, Haricot Vert, Fingerlings, Pine Nuts, Fettuccini
Stay tuned to DowningtownDish for the official opening date of Avalon Pasta Bistro, coming soon to 78 E. Lancaster Avenue in Downingtown. But, in the meantime, what flatbreads, appetizers and salads are you most excited about?
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