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Thursday, September 13, 2012

Linguine alle Vongole

Baba Ghanoush
I was in the mall again a couple of weeks ago for some errands and was in the look out for an ink-efficient printer.  I noticed Stavros, a Mediterranean bistro, and made a mental note to have dinner there after I finished my errands.  

I was the only customer when I got here around 7 pm, and the kitchen crew seemed happy to see me.   I was focused on hummus for my pita but they were fresh out of stock.  The lady at the counter suggested Baba Ghanoush instead---a Levantine dip of eggplant and tahini, mashed and mixed with olive oil and garlic.  I remember the eggplant dip/appetizer at Chateau 1778 that I have been trying to make at home but was never successful.

Anyway, I still prefer the eggplant appetizer at Chateau 1778 but this Baba Ghanoush was also tasty.  Eggplant is one of my least favorite vegetables that I'm always delighted when I encounter an interesting and flavorful eggplant dish.

I wanted something light for the main course, and decided on Linguine alle Vongole--a lighter pasta made with fresh clams, garlic, wine, parsley and olive oil.  This was scrumptious! 

Linguine alle Vongole
Footnote:  I returned to Stavros recently but it was no longer there.:(




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9 comments:

  1. Dude for FoodSeptember 14, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Sad to hear that the place is no longer open, the linguine looked good...

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  2. PremSeptember 14, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    oh, the pasta is making me drool... I've been meaning to do one lately but I keep on missing some main ingredients. :(

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  3. January ZeleneSeptember 14, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    i want to try that pasta.. :)

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  4. Tito EricSeptember 15, 2012 at 4:22 AM

    Linguine is one of my favorite pasta. I used to make a potful with white clam sauce during winter weekends.

    That looks delicious. Sorry to hear the placed closed. I guess, they didn't have enough locals to understand their menu.

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  5. missmeggySeptember 15, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    the quesadillas looks yummy..sad to know though that the place is no longer there..

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  6. nutsSeptember 17, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    I haven't tried pasta with fresh clams.. looks very yummy and sure it tastes yummy too! Eggplant becomes special when cooked with unique flavorings.

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  7. maiylahSeptember 17, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    awww, too bad. their Linguine alle Vongole looks so much like the one that i almost always order over at Burgoo, their seafood linguini. yummm!

    thanks much for sharing and linking over at Food Friday, LM

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  8. TetchaSeptember 18, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    I'm sure I'll like the Linguine alle Vongole, too. It looks really good!

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  9. Tina | Taste MattersSeptember 19, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    Wow! The Linquine alle Vongole!! Love that pasta! I am drooling na talaga..

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