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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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