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Why You Should See Quantum Theatre’s “Hamlet”

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Jordan Snowden
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The side profile of a man with a top bun against a black background. They star as Hamlet in Quantum Theater's production of the play.
Quantum Theatre presents "Hamlet," August 4 through 27, 2023. Photo by Heather Mull.

Vengeance, ambition… a ghost? Quantum Theatre begins its 2023-2024 season with a rock ‘n’ roll-infused retelling of one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays: Hamlet. Running for the month of August, Quantum invites guests to the historic Carrie Blast Furnaces site for a performance melding the past with the future.

Throughout the month, the theatre will present different viewing experiences, including the Quantum Quaff, where a preshow reception will feature thoughtfully curated wines and food pairings, and Quantum on the Couch, where following the performance, Psychiatrist Dr. Manuel Reich will host a discussion on the psychological issues raised in Hamlet and the play’s characters.

Ahead of the initial show, TABLE Magazine chatted with Quantum Theatre’s Artistic Director Karla Boos about the relevancy of Hamlet in the modern day.

Why did you choose to open the season with Hamlet?
I’m making works that have long daunted me — if I don’t climb this mountain now, when? And I knew that I’d gather amazing people around me, some of whom go back to my earliest days with Shakespeare; some really fresh new talents, and together we’d climb it.

Why should people see this classic, tragic play now?
I think that after all we’ve been through (and are still going through, creaking, splitting, necessary societal change to address global problems), we need great art, great thinking that has endured, more than ever. And we need to sit together and have common experiences of it.

For those who have never been to a performance at Carrie Blast Furnaces, what can they expect?
An amazing monument to our past and future, weirdly at the same time. An ability to marvel at something we once built, and find it animated and full of meaning for the present.

Hamlet
Carrie Furnace National Historic Landmark, August 4-27

Timeless Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Gabe Gomez
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Indulge in the classic delight of Timeless Chocolate Chip Cookies with this easy-to-follow recipe. These delectable treats feature a perfect balance of softness and chewiness, studded with decadent semi-sweet chocolate chips that melt in your mouth with every bite. With a simple list of ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll have a batch of freshly baked cookies ready to enjoy in no time. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe guarantees a crowd-pleasing result.

What Are the Best Chocolate Chips to Use in Cookies?

When it comes to baking the perfect chocolate chip cookie, the type of chocolate chip you choose can significantly impact the final result. Semi-sweet chocolate chips are a classic choice for chocolate chip cookies. They offer a balanced flavor of sweet and slightly bitter, which complements the other ingredients in the cookie dough without overpowering them. Dark chocolate chips will add a richer, more intense flavor with depth and complexity. Though, if you do happen to prefer a sweeter cookie, milk chocolate chips are a good choice. They provide a creamy, indulgent flavor that’ll create a rich result. You’ll also want to look for high-quality brands that use real cocoa butter once you decide which type of chocolate chips to buy. You want to avoid brands with hydrogenated oils since they can affect the taste and even the texture of your cookies.

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Timeless Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • Author: Gabe Gomez
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Description

Timeless, classic, who doesn’t love a chocolate chip cookie?

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups Guittard Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and eggs to the butter mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
    Gradually add the dry and wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be cautious not to over-mix the dough.
  5. Stir in the chocolate chips and, if desired, the chopped nuts.
    Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving enough space between each cookie.
  6. Bake in the oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges. The centers may appear slightly soft but will firm up as the cookies cool.
  7. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

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Pittsburgh Restaurants Open on Mondays

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Jordan Snowden
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Delectable Altius eats

It happens all too often: you’re on your way to eat out, only to discover that the restaurant you had in mind is closed because… it’s Monday. So the next time you’re in the mood to splurge on a meal you don’t have to cook at the start of the week, visit one of the below Pittsburgh restaurants that are open on Mondays.

Pittsburgh Restaurants Open on Mondays

Fet-Fisk

Fet-Fisk isn’t just open on Mondays. They have a special menu, “Crispy Mondays,” that includes happy hour and crispy wings. This is a go-to for Mondays in Pittsburgh. If you’ve wanted to try Fet-Fisk and haven’t gotten the chance or feel intimidated by fine dining, Crispy Mondays is a good way to ease in.

Senyai

This Shadyside Thai restaurant is open for both lunch and dinner on Mondays, with midday service from 12PM-3:30PM and evening dining from 4:30PM-9PM. Try their amazing Pad Thai and refreshing summer rolls.

Luke & Mike’s Frontporch

Casual dining with outdoor seating options, ideal for those nice weather days in the ‘burgh. Sandwiches make up the majority of Luke & Mike’s menu offerings, alongside seafood items and salads.

The Forge

The Forge serves up small Mediterranean plates in a space with a big atmosphere. Find pizzas, flatbreads, shareable platters, and plenty of veggie-heavy dishes. Note that The Forge is a 21 and over establishment, so leave the kids at home for this one.

Bridges & Bourbon

Pair your meal with a beautifully crafted cocktail at this downtown restaurant, whose goal is to provide food and beverages that engage both the eyes and tastebuds. Outside, Bridges and Bourbon features an outdoor dining area dubbed BridgeHouse, where up to four guests can eat their meal privately inside a clear igloo. 

Soba

Soba’s relaxing atmosphere and fabulous menu of Asian fusion cuisine will ease you into your new week. Located in Shadyside, popular menu items include Pad Thai, Korean-style Miso Black Cod, and Crispy Tofu. Vegan options are available, and don’t forget to try the Sake!

Shady Grove

Look no further for elevated, delectable bar food. Shady Grove’s kitchen is open 11 am-10 pm every day and offers menu items ranging from wings to salads, Asian-inspired eats, tacos, and more. Their pizza, whose dough is made with honey, is a can’t-miss.

ELEVEN

This Strip District industrial restaurant offers an exceptional wine list alongside its always-changing seasonal menu of seafood, salads, and meats. Expect fresh locally ingredients thanks to ELEVEN’s work with PA and Ohio farms.  

The Commoner

Located inside the Kimpton Hotel Monaco, The Commoner offers both early morning and evening hours on Mondays and serves up a seasonal menu of elevated classic comfort food like French Toast with yuzu curd for breakfast and a burger made of wagyu beef and drizzled with a secret sauce for dinner. 

Eddie V’s

Seafood, steak, and live jazz. What better way to start your week? Happy Hour runs from 4 to 6:30 pm — pair one of Eddie V’s balanced cocktails or expansive wine selections with your meal.

Kaya

For all your tropical cuisine cravings, delight your taste buds with Kaya’s expansive offerings of soups, salads, and handhelds. Seafood and chicken make up most of the menu, but vegan and vegetarian options are available, along with mocktails using Seedlip non-alcoholic spirits. 

Square Cafe

Start your day with Square’s lunch and breakfast offerings, with plenty of vegetation and gluten-free offerings. The popular East Liberty spot recently debuted an open-air rooftop area for outdoor dining. And if the beginning of week scaries are setting in, Square’s cocktail menu ranges from classics like a French 75 to a S’Liberty Cold Brew: whiskey, vanilla extract, simple syrup, cold brew concentrate, and half and half.

Altius

Go for dinner, stay for the view. Sitting atop Mount Washington, Altius offers an elevated (pun very much intended) dining experience with craft cocktails and seasonal dishes. Here, Executive Chef/Partner Jessica Bauer believes that an exceptional meal starts with honest ingredients. 

Casbah

Find Mediterranean-inspired cuisine at Casbah and a patio open year-round, a rarity in Pittsburgh. Share a plate of burrata or hummus with friends and loved ones, or chow down on your own seafood dish or bowl of soup. 

Butterjoint

It’s not often you’ll find a restaurant open during lunch on a Monday. From soups to salads and plenty of sandwiches, Butterjoint features fresh American eats with a twist. Take their Fancy Crispy Chicken Sandwich, for example, which is made up of house-brined chicken thigh, hot honey, blueberry compote, lettuce, pickles, and aioli. 

Story by Jordan Snowden / Photography by Dave Bryce

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Peach and Ricotta Pizza

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Star Laliberte
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One bite of this Peach and Ricotta Pizza from Chef Jackie Page, and you’ll be hooked. This unique combination of flavors is both sweet and savory. Juicy peaches add a refreshing twist to the creamy ricotta cheese, while the crispy crust complements the soft texture of the toppings. Impress with this recipe at your next summer gathering.

Bonus points if you elevate your pizza with the use of farm-fresh peaches. The stone fruit is in season in Pennsylvania from July to September. Whether you enjoy them on their own or in a recipe like the one below, be sure to take advantage of their seasonal availability.

What is Prosciutto?

Prosciutto is a type of Italian ham that is created during a dry-curing process that ages the meat. It comes in paper thin slices that melt in your mouth with its rich flavor profile and fat content. When it comes to buying prosciutto, quality matters. Low-quality prosciutto can be sticky, dry and even almost bitter. By ensuring you purchase high-quality, it’ll have an easy-to-eat texture that includes small sliver of fat around the edges.

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Peach and Ricotta Pizza

  • Author: Chef Jackie Page
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Description

The perfect combination of sweet and savory on a flatbread.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ball pizza dough, flatbread, or naan
  • 2 tbsp hot honey, separated
  • 4 oz ricotta cheese
  • Fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced lengthwise.
  • Prosciutto
  • Balsamic glaze
  • Fresh basil
  • Fresh mozzarella

Instructions

  1. If you use a fresh dough, flatten it out into a 10-inch circle.
  2. Mix 2 tablespoons of hot honey into ricotta cheese and spread over the pizza crust.
  3. Add peaches and prosciutto and bake in a 450-degree oven until crust crisp and golden.
  4. Remove from oven and drizzle with the remaining hot honey and balsamic glaze, and garnish with the fresh basil and mozzarella.

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Riverlife’s 2023 Party at the Pier: Hidden Gems

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Star Laliberte
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a diverse group of 5 people in cocktail attire on a rooftop overlooking the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh. Riverlife's 2023 Party at the Pier

Uncover the magic of our city. We invite you to discover a whole new view of Pittsburgh’s vibrant riverfronts as you glitter in the night sky on the Rooftop Terrace at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

The VIP Cocktail Hour, presented by PNC, features gem-hued specialty cocktails, plenty of sparkling delights, and decadent bites. As the doors open at 7:30 p.m. to all ticketed guests, attendees are greeted with a seductive gem-toned atmosphere, inspired by our city’s depth and beauty. 

3 people smiling on a rooftop. Riverlife's 2023 Party at the Pier

Get bejeweled by local artists, charmed by unexpected moments, and dazzled on the First National Bank Dance Floor. Riverlife’s 2023 Party at the Pier: Hidden Gems Presented by Peoples will illuminate the Golden Triangle on August 18th. Pittsburgh’s “fashion event of the year” has guests dressing to impress and is legendary for taking creative cocktail attire to new heights. Expect to see color-rich jewel tones or mysterious palettes of blacks and grays with sparkling accents and unexpected details. Combining serious glam and an homage to the work of our host, Riverlife, we’re taking cues from PPG’s Color of the Year, Vining Ivy–  a beautifully robust and refined blue-green, symbolic of the deepest depth of a body of water.

a couple dressed in blue cocktail attire standing on a rooftop overlooking the river. Riverlife's 2023 Party at the Pier

Less than 180 tickets remain, with only 50 coveted VIP tickets currently available.

Tickets are on sale now at partyatthepier.com.

Details:
Friday, August 18, 2023
THE ROOFTOP TERRACE AT THE DAVID L. LAWRENCE CONVENTION CENTER
VIP | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
WITH SPECIAL ROOFTOP BOULEVARD LOUNGE ACCESS THROUGH 8 PM
THE MAIN EVENT | 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Photography by Rose Colored Creative

Don’t Miss This Downtown Pittsburgh Psychedelic Experience

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Jordan Snowden
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Green lighting fills a room with high ceilings, dotted with red and yellow lights. Architects of Air: Daedalum

An otherworldly adventure awaits visitors to Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. Open until the beginning of September, Architects of Air: Daedalum unites light, color, and sound in an walk-in sculpture known as a luminarium. The inflatable structure is a maze of intertwining cavernous pods, domes, and tunnels. A walk through Daedalus is a multi-sensory, all-ages adventure.

Once you enter the exhibit, you find yourself transported to another dimension. TABLE Magazine Creative Director, Camden Leeds, described Daedalum as “some sort of portal or sci-fi space chamber.” As you explore, you’re led down different corridors where, beyond each turn, you fall deeper down the rabbit hole, continuing to lose yourself in the ambiance of the glowing lights and ambient sounds and eventually wandering into what seems to be a space-age psychedelic cathedral.

Savor your visit

Since there are no restrictions put on your time inside the installation, we recommend maximizing this opportunity for an ethereal trip by slowly walking through, pausing to meditate, or cracking open a good read. Leeds says to make sure you lie down and look up while you visit the exhibit’s grand hall.

Or take your experience to a spiritual level on Saturdays at noon, when gentle, all-level yoga classes take place inside Architects of Air, surrounded by pleasant, immersive light and sound. Don’t forget to bring a yoga mat!

After your adventure, eat Downtown

While you’re out and about, you might as well make the visit to the city into a whole excursion by grabbing a bite to eat at one of downtown’s fabulous eateries. Bae Bae’s Kitchen offers Korean-inspired dishes made with local, healthy, organic ingredients. It’s an ideal feel-good meal after a body-nourishing yoga session. Or pop over to The Warren to indulge in cocktails, sushi, and sandwiches.

If American fare is on the brain, Meat & Potatoes features hardy comfort food with a stylish and cozy atmosphere to match. For a more upscale dining experience, check out Ritual House, whose motto of “spirited food and drink in an atmosphere designed for the senses” is a perfect way to end Daedalum’s multisensorial fun.

Seafood Broil for 2

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Justin Matase
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When it comes to seafood, it’s best enjoyed simply, as in a seafood broil for two. No muss, no fuss… but a big, tasty payoff when you sit down to enjoy it with someone special.

The fashion industry is tapping into quiet luxury. It’s a new-age, minimalistic approach to fashion that focuses on quality materials. It also touches on thoughtful purchases that are considered more of an investment rather than fast fashion.

We’ve given some thought to this concept and think it can undoubtedly translate into the food and beverage world as well. By way of a similar approach, recipes with fewer ingredients, simple preparations, time-honored tastes, and flavors with a nostalgic feel of splendor can also find their way into this trend of quiet luxury. If your desire is to share a romantic, quiet moment with your partner featuring our Seafood Broil, add a luxurious cocktail like our Cognac and Cardamom French 75. Tastes like foreplay. Or so we’ve heard.

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Seafood Broil for 2

  • Author: Justin Matase
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Description

This broil is just the thing you need for a romantic dinner with tender bites of fresh seafood.

Ingredients

Scale
  • Lobster tails
  • U10 scallops
  • Snow crab cluster
  • Littleneck clams
  • 14–16 Gulf shrimp, shell still on

Instructions

  1. This recipe comes together quickly, but the seafood requires a touch of prep. Scallops: Soak scallops in milk for 30 minutes prior to cooking. The casein in milk binds to the amino acids in the fish that produce the fishy smell no one loves. Just prior to cooking, wash away the milk to get a sweeter-tasting scallop.
  2. Lobsters: Using kitchen shears or a very sharp chef’s knife, cut lengthwise through the top center of the lobster’s shell. Be careful not to cut past the shell into the flesh. Spread the shell apart to reveal the delicious white meat. Remove the black vein that runs down the center, pull the meat up, and rest on the top of the shell to be broiled.
  3. Clams: Soak clams in salt water for 30 minutes to an hour prior to cooking. Make sure this water is as salty as the ocean. Fresh water will put them into shock and kill the clams. A good soak in salt water will help them filter clean water through their shells to remove sand and particles.
  4. Assemble all of the seafood on a broiling pan. Place a few pads of butter on top of the shellfish, and garnish with whatever fresh herbs you have on hand (rosemary, oregano, thyme—or all three!).
  5. Broil for 15 minutes on medium heat, until the clams have opened and the shellfish has turned opaque. In the event that the broiler becomes too hot and some singing occurs, simply move the rack down a notch and allow the seafood to bake/broil until the clams open.
  6. Melt half a stick of butter over medium heat. Drizzle some over the broiled seafood. Leave the rest handy for additional slathering and dipping. Serve piping hot.

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The Ultimate Grilled Cheese and Charcuterie Board for 4

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Justin Matase
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a grilled cheese in the middle of a marble charcuterie board with red and purple olives and a variety of cured meats

How do you step your charcuterie board up to the next level?

The charcuterie board has enjoyed a rise in popularity over the past few years across social media as people began posting the simple luxury of imported cheese and meats — best enjoyed over a glass of wine. That social media craze led to a charcuterie explosion where you can now find these boards on most restaurant menus across the country. We still love a delicious spread of meat, cheese, and olives. But how can we take this popular favorite and give it the new luxurious twist it needs?

Enter the grilled cheese. We’re not talking about American cheese between two pieces of Wonderbread. Our elevated version combines two different cheeses to provide the glorious cheese pull moment and to deepen the flavor.

Stopping into Penn Mac on The Strip for cheese and meats is a treasured Pittsburgh tradition. I am always excited to see what specialty imports we can try alongside our favorites. At the cheese counter, I meet Jared Snodgrass and I explain that I’m looking to make a luxurious grown-up grilled cheese sandwich. He tells me that one cheese just won’t do the trick and that I’ll need two; one with high fat content to provide a rich flavor and aroma and one with elasticity to give you the perfect cheese pull. He settled on Tomme de Savoie for my rich cheese and Abondance for my pull factor. Finally, as I was about to depart, he also grabbed a pound of French churned butter, Beurre de barrette: Isigny Mere, telling me it’s “The best butter money can buy.” And I think he’s right.

The fashion industry is tapping into quiet luxury, a new-age, minimalistic approach to fashion that focuses on quality materials and thoughtful purchases that are considered more of an investment rather than fast fashion. We’ve given some thought to this concept and think it can undoubtedly translate into the food and beverage world as well. By way of a similar approach, recipes with fewer ingredients, simple preparations, time-honored tastes, and flavors with a reminiscent feel of splendor can also find their way into this trend of quiet luxury. This grilled cheese and charcuterie board checks all of those quietly luxurious boxes…and then some.

The Ultimate Grilled Cheese and Charcuterie Board for 4

TIPS FOR THE PERFECT GRILLED CHEESE

  1. Use about 2 oz of each cheese in equal parts.
  2. Allow your butter to reach room temperature before attempting to spread on bread.
  3. Select a fresh-cut Italian loaf from Mancini’s.
  4. Use a low to medium heat to get the perfect golden brown crunch.

MEAT SELECTION

For our meat selection, we picked a Collatello. This northern Italian specialty is available in a very small production region of Emiglia Romagna, not far from the famous Parma region, renowned for its Prosciutto di Parma. Colatello is made from a choice section of pork thigh, and cured for at least 10 months, creating a velvety texture and mild briney quality unlike anything you’ve ever tasted.

Our second selection is Bresaola. This Italian specialty is made from beef instead of pork. The air drying it undergoes gives Bresaola a deep, rich, nutty flavor and a beautiful deep ruby color. This is often referred to as “beef prosciutto.”

FINISHING TOUCHES

Finally, finish off the board with a few of your favorite accoutrements. We love to add meaty olives like Alphonso and Cerignola, some fresh pesto, caviar, lightly peppered salmon, and a few fresh herbs for garnish.

Recipe and Styling by Justin Matase / Story by Justin Matase and Star Laliberte / Photography by Laura Petrilla

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Brown Butter Crab Toast

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Justin Matase
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large lump crab pieced covered in brown butter and lemon zest on a small round pink plate and a long narrow pink tray with a broken crusty baguette, parsley, and lemon slices on a piece of light yellow spotted fabric

There is no better way to enjoy colossal crab than with brown butter on some crispy French bread. The textures and flavor combine to create a quiet, luxurious moment worth savoring. Impress your guests with this, or just have it all to yourself.

The fashion industry is tapping into quiet luxury, a new-age, minimalistic approach to fashion that focuses on quality materials and thoughtful purchases that are considered more of an investment rather than fast fashion.

We’ve given some thought to this concept and think it can undoubtedly translate into the food and beverage world as well such as with our Brown Butter Crab Toast. By way of a similar approach, recipes with fewer ingredients, simple preparations, time-honored tastes, and flavors with a reminiscent feel of splendor can also find their way into this trend of quiet luxury. You’ll feel like royalty as you enjoy this recipe, until you realize that it is so delicious you’ll want to lick the plate clean. And that is the best reason why not to share.

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Brown Butter Crab Toast

  • Author: Justin Matase
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Description

Easier and more delicious than eating crab legs.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 can colossal crab, available at Wholey’s
  • 1 stick of salted butter
  • 1 French baguette
  • Parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place stick of butter into the saucepan at medium heat. As the butter begins to melt, keep close watch.
  2. Begin to stir the butter to agitate the movement in the pan. You want the lipids to begin to brown, but not burn. So you’re walking a fine line.
  3. As soon as you start to smell the nutty toastiness of the butter and it begins to turn brown, reduce heat to low for 1 minute and then turn off.
  4. Cut the baguette on an angle to make a larger piece and place in the oven for 5 minutes at 350 degrees to crisp the outside and warm without making a crostini.
  5. Rinse crab under cold water and dry on a paper towel.
  6. Place crab on a plate and on the baguette and pour brown butter atop. Enjoy immediately.

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Deviled Eggs with Caviar

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Justin Matase
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a wooden board on a piece of white and gray marble on a wooden table with six deviled eggs topped with caviar and garnished with chives

Wow your guests with a deliciously elevated appetizer of Deviled Eggs with Caviar. The best part of this dish is that the combination of eggs and caviar brings the best out of both flavor profiles, allowing them to shine in their own right and as a team.

The fashion industry is tapping into quiet luxury, a new-age, minimalistic approach to fashion that focuses on quality materials and thoughtful purchases that are considered more of an investment rather than fast fashion.

We’ve given some thought to this concept and think it can undoubtedly translate into the food and beverage world as well. By way of a similar approach, recipes with fewer ingredients, simple preparations, time-honored tastes, and flavors with a reminiscent feel of splendor can also find their way into this trend of quiet luxury. So let’s state the obvious: What could be more simple and luxurious than adding a bump of caviar to the top of your creamy deviled eggs?

Tips for Making Deviled Eggs with Caviar

Prep your eggs for easy peeling: Older eggs peel more easily than fresh eggs. Shoot for eggs that are 7-10 days old. If you’re using fresh eggs, try steaming them for 15 minutes instead of boiling. The steam will penetrate the shell and break away the membrane from the white, making them easier to peel.

How do you make deviled eggs without actually peeling an eggshell? This is where you enter deviled egg pro hack territory. Pro Hack: Whole Foods, Giant Eagle, and Trader Joe’s sell pre-hard cooked eggs. Save yourself the hassle of cooking the eggs and make this recipe on the fly. Our favorites come from Whole Foods — they are more petite in size and have a more golden yellow yolk.

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Deviled Eggs with Caviar

  • Author: Justin Matase
  • Yield: Serves 8
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Description

This recipe epitomizes “quiet luxury.”

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 dozen eggs
  • 6 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp of salt
  • 1 tsp of pepper
  • Fresh chives, for garnish
  • .5 oz of Royal Ossetra Caviar

Instructions

  1. Trim the tip of the egg about ⅔ of the way toward the center, and slice a tiny bit off the base so they stand on their own.
  2. Carefully remove the yolks and place in a mixing bowl.
  3. To make the filling: Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to your medium mixing bowl with removed yolks.
  4. Press with a fork to break down and whisk until smooth.
  5. Piping the perfect deviled egg: transfer your egg filling from your mixing bowl to a pastry bag pipe into your eggs. (A gallon zip lock bag with the corner trimmed off will also do the trick.)
  6. Garnish with chives and Royal Ossetra Caviar.

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