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Chef David Ansill Returns
To His Roots In Philadelphia
...As Executive Chef of Bar Ferdinand!
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Owen Kamihira, owner of Bar Ferdinand in Northern Liberties, is honored to announce, that after taking a 6 month sabbatical in Jamaica, David Ansill has returned to his roots in Philadelphia to become Executive Chef.
Chef David Ansill is currently applying his imagination to an exciting new menu that will debut in late September. But, beginning this Thursday, and every Thursday, Ansill will explore Spanish inspired dishes using seasonal ingredients, with his new multi-course Chef's Tasting Menu.
The cost is $40 per person (plus tax and gratuity) and is offered from 5 - 11pm. A wine pairing can be added for an additional $20 per person. For more information about Bar Ferdinand visit barferdinand.com or call 215-923-1313.
Sample Chef's Tasting Menu
Featuring the Tomato
1st Course
Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho, crab
2nd Course
Oil Poached Cherry Tomatoes, olive pur�e
3rd Course
Spanish Tuna, tomato saffron conserva
4th Course
Local Tomatoes, mint, olive oil
5th Course
Pan Con Tomate, jamon serrano
6th Course
Grilled Mackerel, tomato water, artichokes
7th Course
Lamb, pine nuts, roasted tomato rioja
8th Course
~ Dessert ~
Subject to change, based on available ingredients.
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 Chef David Ansill, a Cheltenham native, was trained at Philadelphia's The Restaurant School and spent 26 years honing his skills & perfecting dishes while cooking at renowned local favorites such as Serrano, Judy's Caf�, Rittenhouse Hotel & Lucy's Hat Shop. He spent time broadening his culinary skills in Sweden and Miami Beach, including a stint at the prestigious, Delano Hotel.
Ansill decided to break out on his own in 2001; First with Pif, an intimate French bistro with a daily changing menu. In 2006, he opened Ansill Food + Wine, a remarkable tapas inspired restaurant with influences from France, Italy and Spain. By 2009, Ansill had landed at Ladder 15, where he continued to bring his innovative style & direction to life. In July of 2012, Ansill teamed up with old friend, Owen Kamihira as the Executive Chef of Bar Ferdinand, a traditional yet creative Spanish wine & tapas bar in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties community. |
 Bar Ferdinand has always been a chef driven restaurant. When it opened in 2006, they introduced a menu of traditional and modern tapas with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients. The menu has evolved through the years. But, that focus and commitment has never changed. With David Ansill coming on board, he will put his culinary stamp on Bar Ferdinand's menu and take it to the next level! Bar Ferdinand is celebrating its 6th year in the Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia, as the city's premier Spanish tapas restaurant. Bar Ferdinand was founded & designed by Owen Kamihira as a contemporary vision of Spain's famed tapas bars, and a local gathering place for neighbors to go for great food, wine and conversation. Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 5 - 11pm
Friday: 5pm - midnight
Saturday: 3pm - midnight
Sunday: 3 - 11pm
Saturday & Sunday Brunch: 11am - 3pm 1030 North 2nd Street | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19123 | Northern Liberties | 215.923.1313 barferdinand.com |
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