Bhan Thai (It's Been A While)

Knowing that Jay was feeling a bit low, Ken took her to dinner after work. Her choice. She chose Bhan Thai, 4330 Dearborn Circle, Cambridge Crossing Plaza, Mt. Laurel, NJ., knowing that Ken has been wanting to go. We called ahead for a 6:30pm reservation, and were promptly seated. This place fills up fast! We had a wonderful dinner.

This is one of our favorite restaurants, especially since it's so close to home...

Appetizers enjoyed:

Martini Shrimp (Ken's favorite!):

Firecracker Shrimp:

Crab Meat Pancake - crab meat, taro, mustard and scallions. Topped with mango, green apple, tomatoes, and red onions. Served with homemade peach sauce.

Entrees:

Ken devoured his Pla Rad Prik - Red Snapper Fillet with Baby Bok Choy. Served with Thai chili sauce.

Jay tried to finish the Tropical Duck Curry (Ped Yang - 2 chills) - crispy half boneless duck in red curry with pineapple, onions, bell peppers, green peas, tomatoes and basil. Leftovers went home for tomorrow's dinner...

Everything was fresh and flavorful. This is a gem, close to our gym, so we can "do takeout!"


Wines enjoyed:

Black Olive (Greek)

After hearing good reviews from Karin and George, Jay and Ken (and Mom Geri) visited Black Olive, 910 Haddonfield-Berlin Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043, on Saturday, September 13, 2014. Jay joked that we should move to this area, since we frequently dine at restaurants on this particular road. Black Olive has been open since November! Why didn't we know!???!!!

Warm bread with olive oil and olives are immediately brought to the table.

Appetizers enjoyed:

Jay tried the Cold Pikilia (Eggplant Salad-roasted eggplant with fresh herbs; Hummus-mashed chickpeas w/tahini; Taramosalata-smoked cod's roe with potatoes; and, Tzatziki-strained greek yogurt w/cucumbers and garlic). Everything was delicious. Mom Geri even liked the Taramosalata!

Ken thoroughly enjoyed the Charcoal grilled jumbo shrimp, which is surprising because he usually complains when Jay keeps the shell on!

Entrees:

Mom Geri ordered the Shrimp TourkolImano (sauteed with white wine w/fresh tomatoes, garlic, feta cheese, kalamata olives and a touch of ouzo). Some taken home for dinner.

She chose Seafood soup (instead of a salad) to start her meal, which she enjoyed...

Jay enjoyed the Roasted Leg of Lamb, which was tender and flavorful. It came with lemon roasted potatoes and green beans. She took some home for dinner.

She chose the salad to start her meal. Very fresh.

Ken devoured the Pork Souvlaki Plate. The Greek fries were delicious! We couldn't stop eating them!

Keep in mind that these are lunch portions! Dinner portions must be HUGE!

Too full for dessert. But the dessert menu included beautiful photos which were very enticing.

We will return. Jay wants to get 2 apps and dessert (baklava!) next time. We MUST request that they not start the entree until we are finished with our soup/salad. Food came out much too fast!

Wines enjoyed:

2013 L'art de Provence

and we sipped on some of this: