Comments on Beyond Scrapple - A Guide To Lehigh Valley Ethnic Restaurants: Authentic Russian dinners -- at a deli? Da!

i beg to differ pirogies >pirohi< is russia...

2010-09-13T22:16:14.046-04:00

i beg to differ pirogies >pirohi< is russian not polish

Thanks for the clarification. Vica at Black Forest...

2010-08-24T09:57:02.403-04:00

Thanks for the clarification. Vica at Black Forest Deli calls the pierogies, so I deferred to her description. Either way, they were delicious.

2010-08-23T14:50:48.131-04:00

This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.

Just a heads up: pierogies are Polish, not Russian...

2010-08-23T14:49:13.268-04:00

Just a heads up: pierogies are Polish, not Russian. Vareniki and pelmeni are Russian dumplings - and they're less heavy & doughy than pierogies.

Well, we went a bit crazy. We ordered (for takeout...

2010-08-16T11:01:46.250-04:00

Well, we went a bit crazy. We ordered (for takeout) pickled eggplant (very tasty but you don't get much), grape leaves (we got 6 veg./6 meat even though that is not a menu option. The veggie ones are super tangy. I loved them.) and a kibbee kras which was a bit dry (eaten with a little hummus it was fine). For dinners, we ordered a combo kabob dinner (shrimp, lamb and chicken) and a kafta kabob dinner. We upgraded the salads that came with them to a fatoush and cabbage salad and asked for one with hummus and one baba (they both looked the same but I thought one was smokey, my friend did not, so not sure if it was 2 hummus or one of each). I liked the lamb (tender and juicy) and shrimp (nicely seasoned) best. The kafta was on the dry side but the tahini helped. The chicken was also a bit dry and only ok.

This was for 2 people! We had plenty of leftovers for Sat. lunch and then the last few grape leaves were eaten with Sunday's lunch.

Whew!

Thanks for the comment, Jay. I had one of the chic...

2010-08-16T08:47:23.653-04:00

Thanks for the comment, Jay. I had one of the chicken masala wraps on Friday; it was excellent. Coincidentally, I had dinner at Damascus on Thursday. Always reliable and delectable. What did you have there?

Alando had a booth at Musikfest. Saturday night, w...

2010-08-16T08:40:06.755-04:00

Alando had a booth at Musikfest. Saturday night, we split a chicken masala wrap (available not spicy, medium or spicy; we got spicy). Sunday night we went back and got another chicken masala wrap and tried a beef masala wrap. Needless to say, we liked them very much. Hopefully service at the restaurant is more organized.

And thanks to whomever mentioned Damascus in another thread's comments. Tried that Friday night and it was delicious.

Jay

You have to admit, Robin, that $35 a person is a s...

2010-08-12T04:28:59.809-04:00

You have to admit, Robin, that $35 a person is a steal for a six-course meal of that quality. I've spent much more for much less. And I have yet to try the tamales at Mexico Lindo; they just moved to the top of the list, though. Thanks.

I liked the food at Black Forest Russian night, bu...

2010-08-11T15:31:10.478-04:00

I liked the food at Black Forest Russian night, but the price was not obvious when I went and shelling out 70 dollars at a deli was a surprise. Glad to hear you're going to make it to my favorite mexican spot (outside of the Italian Market in Philly) Try the Tamales

Thanks, Yahaira. It's good to be back! I'v...

2010-08-11T13:52:15.024-04:00

Thanks, Yahaira. It's good to be back! I've been to Mexico Lindo many times. The visit this week -- which I will write about soon -- was another solid effort.

Thanks Anon for the tip on the other Deli. I'll keep an eye out for it. I'm over that way quite often.

Mcall.com had an article about a new Middle Easter...

2010-08-11T13:33:12.512-04:00

Mcall.com had an article about a new Middle Eastern Deli at 8th Ave and Spring Street (Bethlehem), haven't been yet though.

My diet is quite bland, and I rarely branch out. W...

2010-08-11T13:32:32.468-04:00

My diet is quite bland, and I rarely branch out. While I joined in on Russian Dinner Night for the experience, I fell in love with the food! No detail is left from the plate- truley a great experience with excellent food. Even more, Vica is a superior hostess with perfect timing and perfect charm! It's a must do!

I was so happy to see your blog update on my reade...

2010-08-11T13:30:22.451-04:00

I was so happy to see your blog update on my reader!

I must try their pierogies. and I can't wait to hear what you thought of mexico lindo. I've been there once and remember liking it. but then there was confusion about them closing or not.

I agree that this dinner is a great night out. Go ...

2010-08-11T11:37:00.258-04:00

I agree that this dinner is a great night out. Go with a group -- you won't regret it!

I can't believe I left the cost out. That'...

2010-08-11T10:34:33.401-04:00

I can't believe I left the cost out. That's one of the best parts: $35 a person. Wow!

I wasn't sure I was a fan, either, but after my night there I am now.

3 minutes ago I would have said I'm not a fan ...

2010-08-11T10:05:48.537-04:00

3 minutes ago I would have said I'm not a fan of Russian food but now I am not so sure.

Can you tell us how much this experience cost or is that запрещенный (forbidden)?

Jay