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La Copa Llena at the Black Eagle
The new restaurant: La Copa Llena at the Black Eagle. We’re hard at work trying to get open by November 1st. A menu featuring old favorites and new experiments. Beautiful sunsets, great booze, good music. All what you’ve come to expect … Continue reading
papaya thief in portland: updates from the west
Hi, it’s been a while. Here’s what’s going on: When I get to work there’s a list waiting for me. I fold my towels, set up my cutting board, start collecting all my tools for the day. I weigh out … Continue reading
Posted in Restaurant, Casa Isleña, Natural Disasters, Pedro, Writing, Portland
Tagged casa isleña, food, Portland, puerto rico, restaurants, travel
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Smoked duck breast
I’ve been having fun curing and smoking the Berkshire bellies. They’ve been coming out delicious–a little bit sweet with a bit of smoke, a black pepper bite, and a nice marble-y crunchy slice after we par-bake then crisp it on … Continue reading
Posted in Casa Isleña, Dry Curing, Recipes, Smoking
Tagged charcuterie, dry cure, Duck breast, Muscovy, smoked
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House-cured bacon
Berkshire pork belly dry cured for three days and smoked by the crew at lucky 13!
Quiche this week!
Aged cheddar, spinach, and leeks
70 lb kingfish!
Keep small children and pets away.
Wahoo!
Fresh fish from the other day. And Goldstein.
Weekend Special: Belly!
Heirloom pork belly braised in Txakoli (basque white grape), with puy lentils and charred brocolette.
Posole!
Hominy stew with cinnamon-chipotle braised pork shoulder, cabbage, poached egg, pico de gallo, lime and corn tortilla.
