ALMA DE CUBA

“The father of Nuevo Latino cuisine.”

We bid farewell to our Food Year dinners on the town with an epic dinner at Stephen Starr's beloved Alma de Cuba. A popular, and at times controversial, hotspot since the day it opened its doors, Alma de Cuba helped to put Philadelphia's restaurant scene back on the map.

Often impossible to get a table, this is your chance to experience all Alma de Cuba has to offer! Great food, great atomsphere and great discussion.

Dinner discussion will be lead by Prof. Kok-Chor Tan, Faculty Fellow at Riepe College House and Prof. Victoria Garcia-Serra, of the Latin American Studies program.

When: Thursday, April 17th, 6:00pm. (Those wishing to travel in a group must meet at 5.30)

Cost: $25 per student, which includes a multi-course meal at Alma de Cubaand round trip SEPTA fare.

The Menu: The meal will be served family style and includes all items listed below. Pre-ordering items from each course is not necessary. If you wish to have a beverage besides water, coffee or tea, you will be responsible for the additional charge (Please see our beverage policy below.).

• First Course
  • Ensalada Valadero- Mixed Greens with Oven-roasted Tomatoes, Smokey Corn, Roasted Red Peppers, Radish and Queso Fresco with Avocado Espuma
  • Smoked Marlin - Rum Cured served in Malanga Boats with Pickled Jalapenos & Iceberg Lettuce
• Ecuadorian Shrimp ceviche - Roasted Tomatoes, Chives, Avocado and Corn Nuts
• Second Course
  • Bone in Ribeye - Wild Mushroom Escabeche, Papa Criolla Vanilla Mayonnaise
  • Grilled Boneless Chicken - Maple Lemon Caper Jus and Calabaza Puree.  Watercress and Pepita Salad with a Pomegranate Vinaigrette.
  • Panela Chilean Sea Bass - Creamy Quinoa with a Cubanelle Sauce and a Baby Cucumber and Pickled Poblano Pepper Salad
• Side Dishes
  • Grilled Asparagus
  • Black Beans & White Rice 
• Dessert
  • A Tasting Selection from our Pastry Chef
  • Coffee, Decaf Coffee & Hot Tea

Travel: The group will gather in the lobby of Stouffer Commons (The offices behind Stouffer College House). We will be departing at 5.30pm as a group to arrive in Cebter City for a 6.00pm dinner. Expect the event to last approximately two hours.

If you wish to travel on your own, the restaurant is located at 1623 Walnut Street. The #40 & #21 bus will take you to 16th & Chestnut. All SEPTA subways & trollyes will take you to Suburban Station, within walking distance. It is also a short taxi ride.

To Sign Up:

This event now has a waiting list. If you wish to be put on the list, follow the sign-up instructions below.

Send an e-mail to Michael DeAngelis. If there are still seats open at the event, you will recieve and confirmation e-mail with further instructions. Payment must be made by the end of the next business day after receiving a confirmation e-mail, or your slot will be offered to the next person on the waiting list. Limit one sign up per student.

Beverage Policy: Out of respect to all students, we are asking that alcoholic beverages not be served or purchased at the dinner table for any Food Year event. Students who are of age with proper identification may have a drink at the restaurant's bar before or after the main event.