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Pizzas by Powell: Kro’s rolling out new pies, including Mexican Holiday, Lao Beijing
Lao Beijing up top, Shroomy below
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Kro’s Nest (map) is rolling out eight new pizzas – two per week – as former Element Fresh kitchen wizard Jeffrey Powell puts his touch on the menu. I tried a slice of Lao Beijing, which includes smoked duck breast, leeks, sauce, garlic, and – after it is out of the oven – a light topping of cucumbers (a bit savory for me), and the Shroomy, with four kinds of mushrooms plus thyme (tasty). Pies already available include the San Fran Special (pesto sauce, mozzarella, clams, and fresh garlic) and the Mexican Holiday (enchilada pizza sauce, re-fried beans, mozzarella, spicy beef, tomatoes, and more), that Powell describes as an “authentic taco on a pizza“.
Look also for about 15 new appetizers. By the way, two long-time Kro’s specials endure: on Tuesdays at six, the first key of beer is free, and on Thursdays, a bucket of six beers is just RMB80, with the choices including Red Seal, Brooklyn Lager, and VB.
Also of note, Powell is behind the menu at Tube Station Bistro (map), with the creations including the Himalayan black truffle pizza. Have yet to visit, but intend to do so soon.
1 commentSwitching lines: Bye bye Club Sandwich, hello Tube Station
Look for the old Club Sandwich (map) spot to rejoin the city’s food and beverage scene on September 17 as Tube Station, backed by the man best known about town for pizza, Kro. The menu will include:
- Starters, such as vegetarian spring rolls (RMB20) and the intriguing “beef and peaches“, which includes air-dried beef, peaches, balsamic vinegrette, and chrysanthemum leaves (RMB20).
- Salads, such as Greek pasta (RMB35), which I will have to test out on Sneaky Pete, and watermelon and watercress (RMB28).
- Sandwiches and panini, from Philly cheese steak (RMB39) to “Birkenstock“, for those seeking a healthy option (RMB48).
- Pizza, including Milano Salami (RMB36) and – watch out Michelin-star chefs – Himalayan black truffle pies.
Smoothies and juices will set you back RMB25.
(Hat tip to PJ.)
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