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Chef Ben Thomas

Ben Thomas is a classic-French trained chef with experience at some of Philadelphia's top dining spots. Ben attended French culinary school at L'Academie de Cuisine outside of Washington D.C., studying under Michelin star chef Gerard Pangaud. Since moving to Philadelphia in 2007, Benjamin has worked as a celebrity caterer in New York with Callahan Catering, at the Rittenhouse Hotel's acclaimed Restaurant LaCroix, and at one of the Philadelphia area's 2012 top new American restaurants, Sycamore, in Lansdowne.

In 2010, Ben joined his wife Elena on assignment in France; there he was invited via Chef Pangaud to chef at a bistro in Paris. While living in France, they also had the opportunity to travel extensively across Europe, exploring outdoor food markets and regional cuisine. From France, Ben and Elena moved to Mexico City where Ben delved into new ingredients and techniques. These experiences became the inspiration for Cerise.

The Restaurant Cerise Team
Sous Chef - Michael Matzik
Line Cook - Raymond Merryman
Manager - Craig Cathcart

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Reservations

Telephone:
E-mail:
Online:

1 (610) 527-4400
info@restaurantcerise.com

Visa, Discover, and Mastercard accepted

• First Course - Salads & Appetizers
  
  Kale Salad, Feta, Raisin Vinaigrette, Almonds
  Cauliflower Soup, Cashews, Pancetta, Dates, Fenugreek
  Foie Gras Mousse, Mulled Red Wine, Pickled Red Onion, Sourdough
  Roasted Oysters, Prosciutto, Pernod, Spinach, Garlic
  
  
• Second Course - House-Made Pastas
  
  Rigatoni, Pork Shoulder, Broccoli Rabe, Sharp Provolone
  Cannelloni, Beef & Pork, Ricotta, Pecorino, Romano, Nutmeg
  Campanelle, Brussels Sprouts, Guanciale, Truffle Oil, Dried Cherry
  Macaroni, Green Peas, Carrots, Spiced Butter Broth, Preserved Lemon
  
  
• Third Course - Meat, Fish & Vegetables
  
  Roasted Quail, Fennel, Apple, Braised Red Cabbage, Caraway
  Wild Mushrooms, Polenta, Thyme, Black Garlic, Molasses
  Pan-Seared Barramundi, Butternut Squash, Arugula, Country Ham, Balsamic Vinegar
  Braised Lamb Shank, Pommes Puree, Pomegranate, Gremolata
  12oz New York Strip au Poivre, Grass-Fed Beef, Herb Frites, Cognac Demi - $15 supplement
  
  
• Fourth Course - Desserts
  
  Banana Créme, Dark Chocolate, Myer's Rum, Crunchy Peanut Butter
  Saint Nectaire, Fig Jam, Pistachio Brittle
  Gateau Basque, Sour Cherry Jam, Almond Cake, Ginger Anglaise
  Perfect Chocolate Cake, Glass of Local Raw Milk Upon Request
  

Children's Menu

• First Course
  
  Macaroni, Peas, Carrots, Buttery Broth
  Rigatoni, Pork, Provolone
  Cannelloni, Ground Beef, Ricotta, Nutmeg
  
  
• Second Course
  
  Barramundi, Butternut Squash, Country Ham
  Braised Lamb, Mashed Potatoes, Pomegranate
  Steak & French Fries
  
  
• Third Course
  
  Black Grape Sorbet
  Chocolate Pistachio Ice Cream
  Butter Pecan Ice Cream
  Chocolate Cake
  
  
  
Menu subject to change

Tasting Menu

• Chicken Liver Mousse, Cognac, Quince, Thyme
  Schneider Weisse Hopfenweisse
  
  Bockwurst, Sauerkraut, Hot Mustard, Juniper Berry
  Augustiner Brau Edelstoff
  
  Jager Schnitzel, Spaetzle, Wild Mushrooms, Chervil
  Schneider Weisse Aventinus
  
  Venison, Semelknodel, Red Cabbage, Huckleberry
  Weihenstephaner Korbinian Doppelbock
  
  Apfelkuchen, Ginger, Lemon, Cinnamon Ice Cream
  House-Made Gluhwein
  
  
  

Brunch

• Salad Board
  
  Moroccan Eggplant, Blistered Tomatoes, Coriander
  Orange and Fennel, Chili Pepper, Fenugreek
  Kale Salad, Feta, Raisin Vinaigrette, Almonds
  Honeydew Melon, Lime, Olive Oil, Mint
  Mixed Greens, Buttermilk Ranch
  
  
• Terrines & Cheese Board
  
  Charcuterie, Pepper Salami, Sopressata
  Duck Rillettes, Carrots, White Soy
  Soft-Ripened Goat Cheese, Hazelnuts, Lavender
  French Baguette
  
  
• Hot Course Selection
  
  Hanger Steak, Fried Potato, Sunny Side Up Egg, Garlic & Herbs
  Verlasso Salmon, Pommes Darphin, Baby Spinach, Truffle
  Nutella Crepes, Cherries, Vanilla Sauce
  Spanish Strata, Peppers, Green Olive, Goat Cheese
  House-Made Tagliatelle, Basil & Walnut Pesto
  
  
• Dessert Board
  
  Cherry Clafoutis
  Chocolate Torte
  Peanut Butter Cookies
  
  

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