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Asian Pear Salad
Geometric patterns are showcased Photos by Sarah Evans For a summertime treat that goes
throughout its inviting dining room, well with fish, chicken and beef
from wall decorations to designs on the can enjoy al fresco meals on the entrees, Edge Restaurant has shared
chairs surrounding the full bar — the restaurant’s patio. with us its Asian Pear Salad.
atmosphere is modern and inviting.
Executive Chef Tim Widrick draws Asian Pear Salad
Its menu centers about New inspiration for the menu from daily life,
American Cuisine, with Asian influences unique dining experiences and from his Salad ingredients, add as
and classic French techniques. The mother, who had five children and a much as you wish of each:
combination means that Thai Chicken farm kitchen that never closed. • Frisse lettuce
Curry shares the menu with Oven • Bibb lettuce
Roasted European Chicken Breast and “My specialty is my style of cooking • Dried cranberries
Pan Seared Lamb Chops. Even the which utilizes my extensive culinary • Pine nuts
most ravenous sweet tooth should be knowledge to provide you with a unique • Asian pears, both sliced and cubed
satisfied with the likes of the Salted dining experience,” he says, adding that • Cider Vinaigrette
Caramel Chocolate Tart, the Chocolate his favorite dish is duck “because of
Peanut Butter Pie or the baked-to-order its complex, rich flavors,” served either Cider Vinaigrette
Valrhona Chocolate Cake. pan-seared or as a decadent confit. “It ingredients
pairs well with bold flavors or stands (makes 3 cups)
Patron-friendly dining options well on its own.” • 1/2 cup of reduced apple cider
include small, medium and large
plate offerings, providing a wide or apple juice
range of choices. • 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon shallots
“Chef Tim’s menu is bound to please • 2 cups of oil
any palate, from our fresh-ground • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
burgers, a refreshing Asian Pear Salad • Pepper to taste
or a decadent Foie Gras Mushroom
Risotto,” says Widrick. “Chef Tim keeps Directions:
the menu fresh by using the season’s Combine ingredients and blend to
best locally sourced ingredients and make the dressing.
products available.”
A longtime participant in
Bethlehem’s Restaurant Week, Edge
hosts special events throughout the
year including wine and beer dinners,
chef tasting menus and charity events.
Between now and November, diners
Salted Caramel
Chocolate Tart
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