Throughout July, Chef Michael Cappon of Isabella (382 East Elm Street, Conshohocken) is featuring sweet summer corn, an American favorite with a Mediterranean twist.
Chef Cappon’s a la carte Sweet Summer Corn Menu includes Chilled Corn Bisque with marcona almond crème fraiche ($5); Maiz de la Parilla, grilled sweet corn with a toasted chili and saffron crema ($5); and Polenta y Maiz, crispy sweet corn polenta with fresh herbs, lump crab and a piquillo pepper coulis ($10). See full menu below. Isabella’s a la carte menu is also available, click here to view. Call 484-532-7470 for reservations.
Sweet Corn Menu is as follows:
Offered through July
- Chilled Corn Bisque with marcona almond crème fraiche
- Maiz de la Parilla: grilled sweet corn with a toasted chili and saffron crema
- Arroz Con Maiz, made with bomba rice slow cooked with sweet corn and fresh cream
- Corn Fritters with shrimp, chorizo and horseradish infused wildflower honey
- Polenta y Maiz: crispy sweet corn polenta with fresh herbs, lump crab and a piquillo pepper coulis
- Scallops: seared with creamed corn, and charred frisée
- Sweet Corn Flan with a sherry scented caramel
Also, happy hour is offered every day at Isabella, including tapas, oysters on the half shell and drink specials. Seven days a week from 5 to 7pm, Isabella offers $3.50 tapas, 1/2 off draft beer, $4 select wine and $5 martinis for Happy Hour. And now Monday through Friday through the end of the summer, guests can also indulge with raw oysters on the half shell. Available in both the dining room and the bar, oysters are $1.75 each or $10 for 1/2 dozen.
Featured Oysters – $1.75 each/$10 per 1/2 dozen
(subject to change based on availability)
- Salt Oysters from the Delaware Bay in Cape May, NJ
- Chincoteague Oysters from the Chesapeake Bay region off the Maryland and Virginia coasts
- Choptank Sweets from Chesapeake Bay located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
- Sting Ray Oysters from Chesapeake Bay in Milford Haven, VA
About Isabella:
Isabella offers contemporary tastes with a Mediterranean flare. Featuring great wine, craft beer, incredible small plates and Neapolitan style pizzas. The menu emphasizes organic, fresh and locally-sourced ingredients.
