Place: Smiling Banana Leaf (Highland Park)
Date: 4/27/11
BYO'd: 1 bottle of Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin + L's bottle of cab
(the cab somehow went unopened...although it was a school night)
"Bottom Line": Great week night spot, value, tasty, and just enough spice
For our "company kick-off" / launch of first BYO review, we thought it would only be fitting to choose a lovely, close to one of the "Head Quarters" of BYOBurgh, and of course, have it be BYO. Smiling Banana Leaf fit the bill on all accounts. Located in HP, delish and won't put a dent in your "i need new summer shoes" budget.
Long members of the SBL fan club, typically a run down for quick take out, but for this special event, We chose to dine in.
Atmosphere:The recent renovations from late 2010 make the tiny space very welcoming, light airy and with a modern feel.
Service: Wonderful!
Appetizer: Fresh Spring Rolls with Chicken, comes with a sweet peanut sauce
Date: 4/27/11
BYO'd: 1 bottle of Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin + L's bottle of cab
(the cab somehow went unopened...although it was a school night)
"Bottom Line": Great week night spot, value, tasty, and just enough spice
For our "company kick-off" / launch of first BYO review, we thought it would only be fitting to choose a lovely, close to one of the "Head Quarters" of BYOBurgh, and of course, have it be BYO. Smiling Banana Leaf fit the bill on all accounts. Located in HP, delish and won't put a dent in your "i need new summer shoes" budget.
Long members of the SBL fan club, typically a run down for quick take out, but for this special event, We chose to dine in.
Atmosphere:The recent renovations from late 2010 make the tiny space very welcoming, light airy and with a modern feel.
Service: Wonderful!
Appetizer: Fresh Spring Rolls with Chicken, comes with a sweet peanut sauce
Definitely fresh, enough to share for two, and sauce to finish it off
Entrees:
L (Left): Tom Yum Soup with Noodles and Veggies(carrots, broccoli, onions, celery, scallions, and baby corn) Medium Spice.
YUM is right! It was very tasty and the right amount of spicy that made you want to keep on eating it. (If that makes sense.)
My new favorite Tom Yum in the 'Burgh.
A (Right): Green Curry, Medium Spice. Great flavor of curry mixed with the coconut milk, good amount of chicken, broccoli, beans and eggplant. Cooked so it melts in your mouth. Plus leftovers for the next day!
Entrees:
L (Left): Tom Yum Soup with Noodles and Veggies(carrots, broccoli, onions, celery, scallions, and baby corn) Medium Spice.
YUM is right! It was very tasty and the right amount of spicy that made you want to keep on eating it. (If that makes sense.)
My new favorite Tom Yum in the 'Burgh.
A (Right): Green Curry, Medium Spice. Great flavor of curry mixed with the coconut milk, good amount of chicken, broccoli, beans and eggplant. Cooked so it melts in your mouth. Plus leftovers for the next day!
And everyone's favorite part - the Wine!
Gnarly Head's Old Vine Zin
We won't claim to be wine snobs, in fact we just discussed over our dinner how much of the choice when shopping for wine falls greatly on the label (note to wine makers, invest in some good graphic designers), name, and of course price.
I think this bottle recently sold for the under $9.99 range at our local Wine & Spirits on Penn Circle.
It was good, easily drinkable, not a ton of flavor, but went well with our choice of the Thai Food spice level.
Gnarly Head's Old Vine Zin
We won't claim to be wine snobs, in fact we just discussed over our dinner how much of the choice when shopping for wine falls greatly on the label (note to wine makers, invest in some good graphic designers), name, and of course price.
I think this bottle recently sold for the under $9.99 range at our local Wine & Spirits on Penn Circle.
It was good, easily drinkable, not a ton of flavor, but went well with our choice of the Thai Food spice level.
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