Suburban restaurateurs Marianne Gere and Kim Strengari, the duo behind West Conshohocken’s Gypsy Saloon and Stella Blu are kicking off 2013 with the launch of new venture, Southern Cross Kitchen. A rep for the two tells Grub that the new restaurant, which just opened in the recently acquired 8 East space along East 1st Avenue in Conshohocken proper, specializes in southern- and comfort-focused plates. Traditional southern and low country fare, like blackened catfish and shrimp and grits share the menu with more contemporary creations, like a Southern Cobb salad, and Texas hot wings. It’s currently serving lunch and dinner seven days a week from 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and brunch on Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check out the menu straight ahead.
Appetizers
Fried Green Tomatoes and Goat Cheese with roasted red pepper coulis $10
Shrimp and Grits jumbo shrimp, sautéed peppers and onions with cream over goat cheese grits $14
Fried Pickles with green goddess dressing $7
French Fries smothered in our brown gravy $6
Fried Oysters with spicy remoulade $12
Margarita Shrimp jumbo shrimp sautéed with tequila, triple spec, lime, garlic and jalapeño over crostini $13
Texas Hot and Blue Wings chicken wings tossed with Texas Pete hot sauce and blue cheese served with celery and baby carrots $10
Crispy Calamari served with a roasted garlic, jalapeño aioli $12
Mussels and Andouille Sausage sautéed with potatoes and tomatoes in a garlic white wine sauce $9
Crab Martini jumbo lump crab meat, avocado, diced tomato, roasted corn in a Cajun aioli, served with home made tortilla chips $15
Two Philly Cheese Steak Egg Roll wit (fried onions) $8
Pulled Pork Quesadilla sautéed onions, jalapeños, served with mango salsa and sour cream $10
Salads
House Salad romaine lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, croutons in a blue cheese, red wine vinaigrette $7
Southern Pecan and Warm Brie Salad with Fuji apple, spicy pecans over spring mix in orange vinaigrette $12
Southern Cobb with romaine lettuce, hardboiled egg, avocado, tomatoes, black eyed peas, red bell pepper, spicy pecan, fried buttermilk chicken strips in a blue cheese, red wine vinaigrette $12
Fried Green Tomato and Arugula with a buttermilk vinaigrette $10
Black Eyed Pea Salad with baby spinach, red and green pepper, goat cheese, tossed in a apple cider vinaigrette $10
Shrimp and Avocado Salad jumbo shrimp, orange segments, avocado and romaine tossed in a cilantro citrus vinaigrette $14
Classic Caesar $8 - Add buttermilk chicken strips $12 Add Cajun shrimp $14
Bacon and Egg Salad applewood smoked bacon and poached egg over mixed greens, croutons and sautéed mushrooms in a red wine vinaigrette $10
Sandwiches (served with french fries)
North Carolina Pulled Pork Sliders (3) topped with creamy cole slaw $9
Blackened Catfish with lettuce and tomato on a brioche roll with tartar sauce $10
Crispy Pork Belly with Swiss cheese, ham, pickle, dijonnaise and cilantro vinaigrette, grilled on ciabattini $10
Oyster Po’ Boy fried oysters, lettuce,tomato, fried green tomato and spicy remoulade sauce on a long roll $12
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, red onion and remoulade sauce on pullman white bread $8
Cold Meatloaf Sandwich on pullman white bread with horseradish mayo $8
Turkey and Brie caramelized apples with a touch of mayo on a ciabattini roll $9
BLT & A applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato & avocado with mayo on toasted pullman white bread $9
Chicken Cordon Blu buttermilk chicken, ham, provolone, lettuce and tomato with honey mustard on brioche roll $9
Entrees (add a buttermilk biscuit or cornbread with maple butter $2) Chicken Jambalaya a creole classic with chicken, andouille sausage, rice and vegetables in a spicy red sauce $20
Mac n’ Cheese with cheddar, asiago, goat and parmesan cheese topped with a parmesan crust $14
Braised Short Ribs with cheddar grits, gravy, roasted brussels sprouts and pancetta $24
Baby Back Ribs baked beans and coleslaw $22
Fried Buttermilk Chicken with braised collard green and buttermilk mashed potatoes $20
Cornmeal Crusted or Blackened Catfish with spicy remoulade sauce, collard greens and buttermilk mashed potatoes $22
Crab Cakes over a baby arugula salad with roasted beets, spicy pecan and goat cheese tossed in a lemon aioli sauce $28
Jumbo Sea Scallops served with grilled asparagus and crispy potatoes in a fresh herb sauce, drizzled with balsamic, topped with parmesan and parsley $26
Maple Glazed Salmon with buttermilk mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus $24
Meat Loaf and Gravy with buttermilk mashed potatoes and green bean casserole $22
Sautéed Chicken with carrots, leeks and celery in a madeira wine sauce served with buttermilk mashed potatoes $20
Smothered Pork Chop 12 oz bone-in pork chop with caramelized apples, cranberries, and walnuts in a honey brandy marsala wine with a touch of cream sauce and sautéed broccoli $24
Sides
Mac n’ Cheese $6
Collard Greens $5
Baked Beans $5
Cole Slaw $5
Cheddar Cheese Grits$ 6
Green Bean Casserole $6
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes $5
French Fries $5
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with pancetta $6
Buttermilk Biscuit $2
Corn Bread with maple butter $2
Desserts
Baked fresh daily
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SUNDAY BRUNCH
Served 10:30am - 3:00pm
Chicken and Dumpling Soup $7
Scrambled or Fried Eggs with cheddar cheese grits and biscuit $8
Shrimp and Grits jumbo shrimp, sautéed peppers and onions with cream over goat cheese grits $14
Biscuits n’ Gravy buttermilk biscuits smothered in gravy $8
Taylor Pork Roll and Scrambled Eggs served with a biscuit and grits $10
North Carolina Pulled Pork Sliders (3) topped with creamy cole slaw $9
BLT & A applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato & avocado with mayo on toasted pullman white bread $9
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Strips with fries and Remoulade sauce $10
Blueberry Pancakes with maple syrup $8
The Elvis peanut butter and banana sandwich grilled on Pullman bread $8
BLT Salad poached egg salad over mixed greens, sautéed mushrooms, applewood bacon and croutons in a red wine vinaigrette $10
Southern Cobb with romaine lettuce, hardboiled egg, avocado, tomatoes, black eyed peas, red bell pepper, spicy pecan, fried buttermilk chicken strips in a blue cheese, red wine vinaigrette $12
Cornbread Salad layered with beans, corn, vidalia onion, tomatoes and cheddar cheese with ranch dressing $10
DRINK SPECIALS:
Pinnacle Punch $5
Honey Bourbon Sour $5
Southern Cross Kitchen, 8 East 1st Avenue, Conshohocken, PA, (484) 344-5668
