Happy, snowy Friday. I'm technically "off" for some R&R through next Friday, so just a very short Reader Mail post today.
First some food news:
Did you see The New Yorker article about Dogfish Head in the annual Food Issue?
My fellow critic Eric Ruth gives a fork up to Tagami (formerly Utage) in Independence Mall off U.S. 202.
UPDATE: The former Utage owners are now hosting dinners at the Hockessin Athletic Club. Here's a link to a story that appeared Wednesday. (See second item.)
Now onto to the mailbag:
QUESTION: Dear Pat,
When Sweet Basil first opened you did a great article about them.
They have a lot of new dishes, new holiday specials, and the best Thai food in the
Brandywine Valley.
I have been going there since they first opened and every meal is
a delight. Have had birthdays, holiday gatherings, business lunches/dinners.....and
as a BYOB, you can't beat it in today's economy. The owners, Paul & Griselda
Lauprasert work so hard to please their customers.
They just sent out a new mailing of specials.
Thanks for all you do for our community - I love your column.
Best regards,
Carol
ANSWER: Thanks for the kind words Carol. I've "Thai'ed" one on several times at Sweet Basil off U.S. 202 near Glen Mills, Pa. It is, indeed, worth a visit.
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5 comments:
My friends just told me that News Journal published the re-born UTAGE owners start over at Hockessin. So, Tagami got 2 locations?
Great, the worse economy goes, the more restaurants are open. Soon, we will have $4.99 Sushi lunch special, and $5.99 large Pizza with 3 toppings.
The Utage folks are now hosting omaske (chef's choice) dinners at the Hockessin Athletic Club on Valley Road.
Tagami is the name of the Japanese restaurant that took over the old Utage space. There is only one location.
I'll post an update to the item and link to the story you are referring to.
As confused as it can be, I have found Tagami couldn't "divorce" themselves from UTAGE who starts over and is now located at Hockessin. (Thank you Patricia for the updates)
As how different the food Tagami may provide, should focus on own things rather than always bringing up UTAGE into its own advertisements.
Anonymous 8:55, add my 2 cents!
We couldn't find Tagami last time at Concord Pike since UTAGE sign is still hanging at the entrance of the mall. By knowing UTAGE is closed there, we went to Fairfax shopping center...end up? Miimotos
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