SL_PalateDept_0719FINALReg4_Layout 1 7 / 16 / 19 4 : 57 PM Page 1 p P A L A T E produce and many other great things . ” This abundance of local items played an integral part in steering the restaurant’s menu , according to Johnson . One locally inspired dish stars Pocono rainbow trout , accented by Benton’s country ham , apple and kohlrabi slaw , burnt chile chimichurri , and hazelnut Barnegat Light vinaigrette . Another is local asparagus Milanese scallops with black pepper and vermouth sabayon , smoked egg yolk , and black truffle . “ What makes a restaurant special is the product and experience that it’s offering , ” Johnson shares . “ We strive to create a menu In the Limelight that is unique , yet remains approachable and comfortable . Using locally sourced ingredients Jose Garces ’ newest hotspot , Stella , by artisan vendors makes this process a little has the New Hope waterfront abuzz . bit easier . Their products are often superior , or something that is slightly different than guests BY LEIGH STUART are used to . For example , our heirloom purple New Hope has yet another reason for visitors to stop by : Jose Garces ’ restaurant , okra has much more of a nuanced flavor profile Stella , right next door to the Bucks County Playhouse . and presentation than a typical green okra that Stella , which launched June 15 , is an American small - plates concept by the James Beard people are generally used to seeing . Award - winning chef , housed in the renovated Ghost Light Inn on the waterfront . With a focus on “ It’s also important to us to help support p locally sourced produce and meats , as well as artisan ingredients , Stella joins the other jewels in these smaller producers in a small community , rou Garces ’ family of restaurants , which includes the likes of Philadelphia favorites Amada , Distrito , giving them the opportunity to showcase their G es Tinto , and Volvér . products to a larger audience , ” he continues . Garc “ It’s our intention to provide a comfortable , fulfilling experience that taps into all of our “ It makes the familial approach our organization the guests ’ senses , ” says Nathan Johnson , director of culinary for Garces Group . “ The dining room prides itself on flow not only through the service , of y overlooks the Delaware River , where guests can experience spectacular views while indulging in but the food itself . ” rtes comfortable food with high - quality service . We make sure every detail leaves guests with a cou feeling and experience they won’t forget . ‘ Inspired and Driven ’ phy “ New Hope is a gem … that draws crowds of people throughout all different times of the Johnson shares that he is partial to the diversity ogra year , ” he continues . “ The local community really prides itself on supporting the local vendors afforded by the small - plates dining experience . hot and has great artisan producers of all different products , from coffee to farms producing organic “ I love the small - plates concept due to the P SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM JULY 2019 10 |