Red Owl Tavern

Red Owl Tavern Stumbles Out of the Gate

Posted by Foobooz on April 29th, 2013

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Red Owl Tavern couldn’t put it all together for Trey Popp as the restaurant in the Hotel Monaco was the definition of hit-or-miss.

Such was the pattern: a few things to like in a dish, and then something else that marred it. Luscious house-made pastrami sandwiched in flaccid “grilled naan” without char. Exquisitely cooked sheepshead snapper over an underseasoned cassoulet. A dynamite linguica sausage—arranged on awkwardly oversized toast bites. A deep liquor list but completely forgettable cocktails. Even the beet pasta I loved at Square 1682 was gummy here. And service was a roll of the dice: swift and candid one night, clueless and interminable another.

One Star – Fair

Philadelphia Restaurant Review: Culinary Fumbles at Red Owl Tavern [Philadelphia magazine]
Red Owl Tavern [Official Site]

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Outdoor Dining and a Sausage Cart Coming to Red Owl Tavern

Posted by Foobooz on April 16th, 2013

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Beginning May 1st, Red Owl Tavern on Independence Mall will begin offering outdoor dining. In addition to the 24-seats for outdoor dining, executive chef Guillermo Tellez will offering house-made sausages from his sausage car, “Sausage Hombre.”

Red Owl Tavern [Official Site]

Red Owl Tavern Needs Some Polish

Posted by Foobooz on February 19th, 2013

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It is indeed a hit-or-miss affair at Red Owl Tavern on Independence Mall. Craig LaBan finds some good dishes but all too often sloppy cooking and service hinder his meals.

This kitchen’s determination to do much of the butchering in-house, however, has paid dividends with a few highlights. The charcuterie platter features a number of excellent nibbles, from hickory-smoked lomo to spot-on country pate. The house-made sausages of the day, which come over grilled toast smeared with white beans, were also worthwhile, from the smoky spice of the andouille to the winey savor of linguica. The seafood sausage had some texture issues, and the ground halibut and scallops were a little chalky without the use of cream, but the flavor was still excellent.

One Bell – Hit-or-Miss

Red Owl Tavern [Philadelphia Inquirer]
Red Owl Tavern [Official Site]

The Menu: Red Owl Tavern

Posted by Jason Sheehan on September 28th, 2012

We’ve been keeping our eye on the progress over at the Red Owl Tavern, going into what appears to be the bottom two floors of the Hotel Monaco at 5th and Chestnut. Just this afternoon we’ve learned that a hard date–October 4–has been set for the opening of the hotel itself, Red Owl and Stratus (the rooftop cocktail lounge), and that Guillermo Tellez (of Square 1682) will now be on as exec chef for all three properties.

But what’s even better? We also got to take a look at the opening menu…

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First Look: Inside Red Owl Tavern

The Red Owl crew are very happy with their new lights being hung today

Fall Restaurant Openings: What We’re Looking Forward To

Posted by Foobooz on September 6th, 2012

It’s September and that means it is peak restaurant opening season. Here are some of the restaurants and bars we’re most excited to see open.

Pizza Brain - September 7th

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Help Wanted: Chef to Drive Ginormous Restaurant on Independence Square

Posted by Foobooz on April 27th, 2012

Uwishunu has a bunch of slick rendering of the upcoming Hotel Monaco that is coming to 5th and Chestnut Streets. Included in the 268 room hotel will be the 130-seat Red Owl Tavern and a 300 seat rooftop bar and lounge. The Red Owl is being described as “chef-driven” and offering a chef’s table, mezzanine seating and outdoor dining along 5th Street. The rooftop bar and lounge will be open all year with table service, heat lamps and two pavilions available for private events.

So if you’re a chef with a good name and want to run a restaurant right on Independence Mall, we’d suggest getting your resume in pronto. The hotel and Red Owl Tavern are both aiming to open this September.

Coming Attraction: A First Look Inside The Forthcoming Hotel Monaco, And Its Restaurant The Red Owl Tavern [UWISHUNU]

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