Avenida Restaurant

Final-ly Friday in Mt. Airy - May 25th

Final-ly Friday in Mt. Airy, Friday, May 25
Avenida Margarita and Sangria pitchers are only $20. An unbelievable deal on the best drinks in town.

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Fundraiser

On Wednesday, June 6th, we will be hosting our monthly Alex’s Lemonade Stand fundraiser.

At the bar we will feature a signature cocktail called the Lemon Red Rush. One for kids without alcohol and one for adults with alcohol.

The chef, Edgar Alvarez, will create a tantalizing Lemon scallop ceviche to temp your palette.

Come and join us for what we hope will be the first of many successful events at Avenida.

If you would like to donate to Alex’s Lemonade Stand – Click Here

Avenida and Belukus Beer Dinner - June 12, 2012

Tuesday, June 12th @ 7:00 pm

Chef Edgar will create a special menu to compliment the new beer on our list. He will be pairing some bold Latin flavors with Blanche de Bruxelles, Banana Bread Beer, Malheur 10 and Double Chocolate Stout

Celebrate New Year's Eve at Avenida—With Live Mariachi Music

Feliz Año Nuevo

Ring in 2012 at Avenida Restaurant.

Join us for live Mariachi music, and a delicious fixe price dinner—the perfect way to celebrate the beginnings yet to come.

$45 per person, does not include tax and gratuity

Dinner includes: Complimentary Glass of Cava

Platos Pequenos
Choose one of the following:
Baby spinach salad w/ poached pears, manchego quesadilla, red pepper vinaigrette
Black Bean Soup w/ crema
Ahi tuna Ceviche, fried oysters, tomato cucumber salsa, and yucca chips

Platos Grandes
Choose one of the following:
Pan seared crab cakes w/ baby greens and salsa mostaza
Grilled filet mignon w/ garlic mashed potatoes, guajillo chili sauce
Ancho chili duck breast w/ canela sweet potatoes, watercress, and pumpkin seed pesto

Los Postres
Choose one of the following:
Chocolate canela mousse two ways w/ spicy pumpkin seed brittle
Blueberry goat cheese cake w/ guava reduction
Coconut tres leches w/ mango apricot sorbet

Call today to make your reservation: 267.385.6857

Make Rompope Horchata—Guatemalan Eggnog

You’ll need:

1 quart whole milk
3/4 cup sugar
1 can condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 cup finely ground almonds or almond meal
8 egg yolks
11/4 cups light rum

Here’s how:

1. Combine the milk, sugar, condensed milk, vanilla, cinnamon stick and ground almonds in a large saucepan. Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring constantly, for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool to room temperature.

2. Beat the egg yolks until thick and lemony in color. Remove the cinnamon stick, and gradually whisk in the egg yolks. Return to low heat, stirring constantly, cook until mixture coats a spoon. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.

3. Add the rum, stir well. Transfer to a container and and cover tightly. Refrigerate for 1 or 2 days before serving. Makes 1-1/2 quarts.

Prep time: 10 minutes; Cooking time: 35 minutes; Total time: 45 minutes

Celebrate the Holidays the Avenida Way!

Give yourself the gift of a break from the kitchen this season. Let us do the cooking for you!

Here’s what’s on our 2011 Holiday Catering Menu:

Sopas
• Black Bean Soup w/ crema
• Roasted Pumpkin Soup w/ toasted pepitas

Appetizers
• Crispy Tortilla Chips w/ salsa & guacamole
• Mini Crabcakes w/ ancho remoulade
• Family Fondido, serves 10
• Vegetarian Family Fondido, serves 10

Entrees
• Turkey Mole w/ your choice of red or green mole
• Grilled Flat-Iron Steak marinated in cilantro and garlic w/ guajillo sauce
• Pineapple Mango and Ginger Glazed Ham.
Note: This dish is a lovely mixture of salty and sweet, and sure to please everyone at your holiday dinner table. It certainly does the trick for our big family!

Side Dishes
• Canella Sweet Potatoes
• Tomato Rice With Vegetables
• Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Chorizo Corn Bread Stuffing
• Fall Roasted Root Vegetables
• Sautéed Zucchini and Roasted Peppers
• Homemade Cranberry Sauce
• Oven Roasted Apple Sauce
• Homemade Gravy

And an Assortment of Desserts
• Vanilla Flan
• Tres Leches
• Kahlua Brownies

To place your order, call Chef Kim Alvarez at 267.385.6857.

Happy Holidays! — Chefs Kim and Edgar Alvarez, owners, Avenida Restaurant

October Special: Lutheran Theological Seminary Staff & Students

October is National Clergy Appreciation Month, and we want to take the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate our neighbor, the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Mt. Airy, PA.

Avenida Restaurant Lunch Special:

Staff Special: $10 lunches for all Lutheran Theological Seminary Staff Members, includes all menu items

Student Special: $7.50 lunches for all Lutheran Theological Seminary students, includes a sandwich and a drink

Dinner Special: We’ll take 10% off your bill of $50 or more.

Please show your server your school ID. Offer good through October 2011.

That’s not all! Host an event at Avenida Restaurant

Chef Edgar will be happy to create a special Avenida menu for larger parties of staff and faculty members from the Lutheran Theological Seminary.

Our dining rooms can be reserved for parties of 40, and our private upstairs rooms can be reserved for parties up to 20.

Contact Chef Kim for details, by calling 267.385.6857, or via email at Kim@avenidarestaurant.com.

Special Events

Lunch

Avenida is open for lunch! Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-2pm.

The menu consists of soups, salads, and gourmet Latin sandwiches. Lunch can enjoyed in the dining room, on the patio, or as take-out.

To see the menu, click here

Cena Completa

We introduce Cena Completa, family-style dinners that feed four, featuring an entree and two sides for one low cost.
 
Pollo a la Brasa [$30]
Pescado del Dia [$35]
Carne Asada [$40]
   
Sides include fried yucca, rice and beans, roasted potatoes, green beans, and steamed broccoli.
   
Cena Completa may be enjoyed Sunday-Thursday (closed Monday) either in our comfortable dining room or as take-out.

Niños Happy Hour

We’ve turned our Best Kids Menu of 2010 into two-hours of kid-friendly specials intended to bring a smile to the whole family.

Tuesday – Thursday from 5-7pm.

$1 off all kids entrees

Dora & Diego-tinis

All kids 12 & under get a free Ice Cream Sundae

Mt Airy’s Best Brunch!

Enjoy Brunch at Avenida Reserve a table for what is the best brunch in town. Some of Chef Edgar’s signature brunch dishes include:

Frittata Del Dia with home fried potatoes, $9

Grilled Chicken Torta with fried green tomatoes, avocado, bacon and salsa, $11

Kids Scrambled Eggs with bacon, home fries and tortillas, $7

(All entrees are served with warm corn or flour tortillas. Egg whites are available upon request.)

View the entire brunch menu here

For information about our Special Events for 2011, contact Chef Kim Alvarez:

Phone: 267.385.6857

Email: kim@avenidarestaurant.com

We’ll see you at Avenida!
7402 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119