Conshohocken power houses Marianne Gere and Kim Strengari of Stella Blu and Gypsy Saloon have announced the opening of their latest restaurant, the new Southern Cross Kitchen.
The local restaurateurs crossed the Fayette Street Bridge to debut the new neighborhood restaurant-bar, one warmly dressed in creamy pumpkin and moody blues with rustic, vintage accents that include brass chandeliers, distressed shutters and window frames, wooden tabletops and chairs. Situated in the former 8 East space, the bi-level venture features a 40-seat dining room and 20-seat bar downstairs, while upstairs is intended for private parties, with space for 80 guests available.
READ MORE from PA Eats’s Amy Strauss over on Main Line Today’s The Main Course Blog. Of course only after peeking at Southern Cross Kitchen’s menu below.
Lunch & Dinner Menu
Served 11:30am – 11:00pm
Appetizers
Fried Green Tomatoes and Goat Cheese with roasted red pepper coulis $1
Shrimp and Grits – jumbo shrimp, sautéed peppers and onions with cream over goat cheese grits $14
Fried Pickles with green goddess dressing $7
French Fries smothered in our brown gravy $6
Fried Oysters with spicy remoulade $12
Margarita Shrimp – jumbo shrimp sautéed with tequila, triple sec, lime, garlic and jalapeño over crostini $13
Texas Hot and Blue Wings – chicken wings tossed with Texas Pete hot sauce and blue cheese served with celery and baby carrots $10
Crispy Calamari served with a roasted garlic, jalapeño aioli $12
Mussels and Andouille Sausage sautéed with potatoes and tomatoes in a garlic white wine sauce $9
Crab Martini – jumbo lump crab meat, avocado, diced tomato, roasted corn in a Cajun aioli, served with home made tortilla chips $15
Two Philly Cheese Steak Egg Roll wit (fried onions) $8
Pulled Pork Quesadilla sautéed onions, jalapeños, served with mango salsa and sour cream $10
Salads
House Salad romaine lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, croutons in a blue cheese, red wine vinaigrette $7
Southern Pecan and Warm Brie Salad with Fuji apple, spicy pecans over spring mix in orange vinaigrette $12
Southern Cobb with romaine lettuce, hardboiled egg, avocado, tomatoes, black eyed peas, red bell pepper, spicy pecan, fried buttermilk chicken strips in a blue cheese, red wine vinaigrette $12
Fried Green Tomato and Arugula with a buttermilk vinaigrette $10
Black Eyed Pea Salad with baby spinach, red and green pepper, goat cheese, tossed in a apple cider vinaigrette $10
Shrimp and Avocado Salad – jumbo shrimp, orange segments, avocado and romaine tossed in a cilantro citrus vinaigrette $14
Classic Caesar $8 – Add buttermilk chicken strips $12 Add Cajun shrimp $14
Bacon and Egg Salad applewood smoked bacon and poached egg over mixed greens, croutons and sautéed mushrooms in a red wine vinaigrette $10
Sandwiches
served with french fries
North Carolina Pulled Pork Sliders (3) topped with creamy cole slaw $9
Blackened Catfish with lettuce and tomato on a brioche roll with tartar sauce $10
Crispy Pork Belly with Swiss cheese, ham, pickle, dijonnaise and cilantro vinaigrette, grilled on ciabattini $10
Oyster Po’ Boy – fried oysters, lettuce,tomato, fried green tomato and spicy remoulade sauce on a long roll $12
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, red onion and remoulade sauce on pullman white bread $8
Cold Meatloaf Sandwich on pullman white bread with horseradish mayo $8
Turkey and Brie caramelized apples with a touch of mayo on a ciabattini roll $9
BLT & A applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato & avocado with mayo on toasted pullman white bread $9
Chicken Cordon Blu buttermilk chicken, ham, provolone, lettuce and tomato with honey mustard on brioche roll $9
Entrees
add a buttermilk biscuit or cornbread with maple butter $2
Chicken Jambalaya – a creole classic with chicken, andouille sausage, rice and vegetables in a spicy red sauce $20
Mac n’ Cheese with cheddar, asiago, goat and parmesan cheese topped with a parmesan crust $14
Braised Short Ribs with cheddar grits, gravy, roasted brussels sprouts and pancetta $24
Baby Back Ribs baked beans and coleslaw $22
Fried Buttermilk Chicken with braised collard green and buttermilk mashed potatoes $20
Cornmeal Crusted or Blackened Catfish with spicy remoulade sauce, collard greens and buttermilk mashed potatoes $22
Crab Cakes over a baby arugula salad with roasted beets, spicy pecan and goat cheese tossed in a lemon aioli sauce $28
Jumbo Sea Scallops served with grilled asparagus and crispy potatoes in a fresh herb sauce, drizzled with balsamic, topped with parmesan and parsley $26
Maple Glazed Salmon with buttermilk mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus $24
Meat Loaf and Gravy with buttermilk mashed potatoes and green bean casserole $22
Sautéed Chicken with carrots, leeks and celery in a madeira wine sauce served with buttermilk mashed potatoes $20
Smothered Pork Chop – 12 oz bone-in pork chop with caramelized apples, cranberries, and walnuts in a honey brandy marsala wine with a touch of cream sauce and sautéed broccoli $24
Sides
Mac n’ Cheese $6
Collard Greens $5
Baked Beans $5
Cole Slaw $5
Cheddar Cheese Grits$ 6
Green Bean Casserole $6
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes $5
French Fries $5
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with pancetta $6
Buttermilk Biscuit $2
Corn Bread with maple butter $2
Desserts
Baked fresh daily
