Tamari “Goes To” PERU!

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TONIGHT–Tamari Warrendale “Goes To” PERU!

Peru, South America’s third largest country, is where Tamari Warrendale will be taking you on a tasteful journey!  Peru’s geography is divided into three regions which all lead to exquisite regional ingredients: bountiful seafood from the coast, tropical fruits from the jungle, and incredible varieties of grains and potatoes from the Andes.

A five course menu crafted by Chef Roger Li and Sous Chef, Claudia Moyano,will include traditional, ethnic style dining from citrus Ceviche to Peruvian fried rice that creates the perfect regional blend of Peruvian comfort food.

Our 5 Course Menu includes:

Ceviche Chifa

yellowtail, green papaya,
aji amarillo, lime juice

Anticucho

beef tenderloin, pork neck, chicken,
aji amarillo sauce,
roma tomato sauce, chimichurri

Bone Mero

sweet potato puree, chili oil

Chaufa de Mariscos

fried rice, shimp, squid, scallops

Suspiro Limeño

sweet potato pudding,
Oporto wine merengue

It is not too late to reserve a seat or two for a tasteful trip to Peru!

(Warrendale location only)

724.933.3155

NEW FALL MENU!

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Tamari Restaurant & Lounge has rolled out the Red Carpet for our New Fall Menu!

Our Fall Menu is simply inviting and has been created with you, our guests, in mind.

We have added, changed, and revamped our entire Tapas and Sushi menu to fulfill a new, comforting Asian and Latin infused style.  Added tapas such as Tamari Fried Rice, Tempura Calamari, Tamari Wings, and Tamari’s Asian Tamale has brought a new twist of appealing excitement!  Crunchy textures, bold flavors, and cooling ingredients are what wrap our Fall Menu into a bushel of Tamari perfection.

We have perfected tapas such as the Cilantro Glazed Chicken (pictured above) and our most favored tapa, the Bulgogi (pictured below) topped off with fried mung bean noodles which gives this tapa a salty, crunchy surprise!

Do you need a warm-me-up after a chilly day?  Tamari has you covered with our delectable Pho-Ga, a Vietnamese soup with chicken, rice vermicelli, bean sprouts, and jalapenos for a little more heat.  We also added the succulent Mushroom Salad with a mixture of warmed king trumpet and Shiite mushrooms paired with arugula, cilantro vinaigrette, and chili oil for that extra heat!

Plus, let’s not forget about the new Sushi menu!  Our Black and Gold Specialty Maki is mouth-watering-good!  It is stuffed with white tuna and kani then topped with eel and salmon.  Black and Gold tobeko gives you a taste of “Pittsburgh” spirit with each and every bite!

Come in, Relax, and Try Something New!

701 Warrendale Village Drive  Warrendale, PA 15086  724.933.3155

3519 Butler Street  Pittsburgh, PA 15201  412.325.3435

If you haven’t already, make sure to check out our Facebook Frenzy page where we’re always offering special deals and perks!

FALL FUN at Tamari!

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The Fall season is upon us and Tamari Restaurant & Lounge will have you ready for a warm, spiced up night!

As the leaves begin to change to bright colors of red, orange, and yellow, so is Tamari’s Cocktail menu with colors of caramel, burgundy, and gold.  You’ll be snuggling up with scents of cinnamon and ginger while grilled apple spices fill the autumn air!

 Our Mulled Cider and Baked Apple-Agave Daiquiri are the newest additions to our Fall Cocktail Menu.

This warming cocktail, made with Mulled Cider, Myer’s Rum and Ginger Snap Liquor, gives you a taste of seasoned ripe apples and a hint of cinnamon.  Its comfortably smooth while tingling spices sit upon your tongue.  Wrap your chilly hands around this one and you’ll feel warmed inside and out.

AND…

Who doesn’t like baked apple anything?  The Baked Apple-Agave Daiquiri will give you the pleasure of an all-apple-goodness-taste!  This spicy, sweet drink is made with Kraken Rum, Lime Juice, Agave, and Grilled Agave Apples.  Not only is it a bushel of fresh Fall fun, its filled with fresh apples through and through.

These cocktails along with many more “New” additions are HALF OFF during Tamari’s Happy Hour:

Monday-Friday 5-7 p.m.

And let’s not forget about the Upcoming New Fall Tapas and Sushi Menu! 

Tell us “I want a sneak preview of the fall menu” and you’ll get a FREE Tapa off the upcoming menu!!

New Menu Premiers on Monday, October 22, 2012.

Another “Goes To” Night!

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Tamari Warrendale “Goes To” KOREA!

Not only is Tamari tastefully traveling to Korea, we are also celebrating Chuseok!

Chuseok is by far, the biggest and most celebrated holiday in Korea. This major harvest festival is a three-day holiday to be celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar.  Traditionally, during the celebration of Chuseok, Koreans return to their hometowns to pay respects to the spirits of their ancestors while offering food, drink, and crops.

On the night of Wednesday, October 10th, Tamari Warrendale will be celebrating Korea’s bountiful harvest by creating a 5 course menu prepared by Chef Roger Li and Sous Chef, Claudia Moyano.  They’ll flaunt their culinary expertise while blending Tamari’s atmosphere with Banchan style dining!  In Korean cuisine, banchan refers to small dishes of food served along with cooked rice.

Course One: 

Mung Bean Noodles with Grilled Calamari

Course Two: 

SoonDuBu–Soft Tofu Stew

Course Three:

Bulgogi with Korean rice, Leaf Lettuce

Course Four:

Pajeon–Seafood Pancake

Course Five:

Yaksik –Korean Sweet Rice Dessert

 To add, this Tamari “Goes To” night will offer presale and at the door tickets–
PRE-SALE tickets: $50 per person $20 drink pairing.
AT THE DOOR tickets are $55 per person $25 drink pairing.
 

Harvest Moon. Korean Traditions. Culinary Expertise.

Don’t miss out on an amazing night at Tamari Warrendale for a Korean harvest festival!

Reservations are limited.

Seatings available at 6:30, 7:00, and 7:30 p.m.

724.933.3155

Tamari Happy Hour- On Any Given Sunday!

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Happy Hour at Tamari Restaurant & Lounge is the place to be for Sunday Funday!

Tamari will be opening our happy hour extravaganza on Any Given Sunday!  Along with our Monday-Friday happy hour features, these kick-ass specials will now be offered on Sundays!

Tamari can twist, splash, stir, and shake it up!  Whichever way you like it, we have you covered from our glitzy and glamorous Specialty Cocktails to our good tasting, flavorsome Craft Cocktails.  And let’s not forget about our zestful Mojitos and Margaritas that always satisfy a sweet, citrus fix.  If you’re in the mood for a cold one, Tamari has what you need from a hop friendly IPA and Japanese Sapporo, to a wheat welcoming Monkey Boy– just to name a few!

Same time. Same place. Same awesomeness.

Happy Hour at Tamari–Monday-Friday & SUNDAY! 5-7 p.m.

Come In and Try Something New!!

Tamari Goes To Brasil-TONIGHT!

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TONIGHT–TAMARI WARRENDALE“GOES TO” BRASIL!

Tonight will showcase a regional cuisine from South America’s giant, Brasil!  This event will take you on a tasteful trip to one of the largest cities in the world which blends its traditions, culture, and heritage into a Tamari style evening!

A five course menu crafted by Chef Roger Li and Sous Chef, Claudia Moyano,will include traditional, ethnic style dining from rice and beans to paella that creates the perfect cultural blend of Brazilian comfort food.

Our 5 course menu includes:

POTATO SALAD
potato, cilantro,
homemade yuzu mayonnaise

Watermelon, Craprinhia

 

RICE & BEANS

saffron rice, pinto beans,
guajillo mole

Montepio, Torrontes

 

CHURRASCO

flank steak, chicken,
zucchini & tomato

Labernito, Malbec

 

PAELLA
coconut curry, shrimp,
scallops, baby octopus

Pirineos, Mesache Blanco

 

NECTARINE PANNA COTTA

candied cashews, caiprinha foam

Rabo-de-Galo

It is not too late to reserve a seat or two for a tasteful trip to Brasil!

(Warrendale location only)

724.933.3155

Back To Basics–Tamari Style–

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Let’s Bring it Back.

I’m not talking old school, here.  I’m talking a modernized back to basics at Tamari Restaurant & Lounge.

So, here we are, Tamari 101.

Welcome, everyone.  Let’s take a seat and pull out our menus.  As you begin to look over your menus, you might be confused by some of the words and maybe thinking, what the!?--  Am I in the right class?  Why, yes, yes you are.  Let’s begin with our first chapter:  Tapas.

“What are Tapas?”

Simply put, they are small(er) portions plated on a small dish.  Although, tapas are small in size, some of our dishes have multiple items per dish.  Let’s say, for example, our Rock Shrimp Tacos.  They are an eight inch corn tortilla stuffed with marinated shrimp, avocado cream, baby radishes, and topped with a margarita foam.  (The latter, is for another class, Tamari 102).  Basically, a small portion, however they are served 2 to a dish.  Do you know what this means?  “I know! I know!”  “Pick me!”  Yes? ” They are SHARABLE!”  Correct!  Another sharable Tapa, quite popular too, is our Quesadilla, which is a ten inch flour tortilla sliced into 4 pieces.  Perfect for a table of two, four, or even a table of one.  There is no way possible you could fail Tamari 101, for there is absolutely NO wrong way to order off our menu.

“What is best to begin with, as in an appetizer?”  There are many different, yet fun, ways to travel this popular dining road at Tamari.  The most popular Tapa to begin with (as if it were called an appetizer) is our Guacamole!  This dish is definitely sharable with its plantain chips for dipping and a huge bowl of mashed fresh avocados topped with diced red onions, queso fresco cheese (similar to a mild feta), roasted tomatillos, jalapeno peppers, and fresh cilantro.  “What if I don’t like spicy-anything?”  Simply, we’ll be happy to remove it for you!  No worries!

“Well, how many should I order?”  The average order per person varies because it depends on how hungry you are and what you are in the mood for.  Luckily, Tamari’s staff is fabulous with guiding you through our diverse menu to make you feel comfortable with what you’re ordering.  You could even put our service team to the test!  (We love this, by the way!)  Embrace the adventure and you’ll be more relaxed, less confused, and best of all, ready to eat!

With this said, class is dismissed and we’ll pick it back up with our Sushi section of Back to Basics–Tamari 101!

Friday Happy Hour-Tamari Style-

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Who’s Ready for  Happy Hour at Tamari Restaurant & Lounge?  

The sun is shining, patios are open, and Tamari is ready for our weekly Friday Happy Hour crowd.  The long week has ended and the weekend has begun with two infamous cool-you-off cocktails!

Tamari-tini & Asian Pear Sake-tini.

These specialty cocktails will have you singing, “so call me maybe” with their suggestive vodka overtones which both end with a whisper of sake.  They are served straight up, chilled, and at both locations.

Our Tamari-tini is light, crisp, and “this is crazy,” but it’s Tamari’s version of a traditional cosmopolitan.  Its vibrant plum wine substitutes a ho-hum cranberry drink that has faded from the specialty cocktail scene.  Luckily, at Tamari, our Tamari-tini is filled to the brim with itsy-bitsy pieces of fresh lime that floats atop this amazing, delicious, just-what-I-need, cocktail!

Tamari’s Asian Pear Sake-tini is soft, yet lively with its oh-so-vivacious-grey goose la poire as its main element.  Its sweet whisper of Asian pear sake gives it a delicate side with luscious fruity aromas.

So, “Where you think you’re goin’ baby?”

Tamari, of course!  Our happy hour specials include HALF OFF ALL COCKTAILS, BEER, AND 3/4 of our TAPAS menu from 5-7 p.m.   Plus, mention this blog post and receive a Chef’s Course on Us!

“So here’s our number, so call us, maybe!”

724.933.3155 (Warrendale)

412.325.3435 (Lawrenceville)

Tamari Is…Hot-Hot-Hot!

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Pittsburgh Restaurant Week was a huge success at Tamari Restaurant & Lounge!  Gracious feedback is still flowing in and Tamari thanks everyone who came in and dined with us.   Again, Tamari was proud to be amongst the best restaurants of Pittsburgh Restaurant Week, and it’s because of you–our loyal guests–that is was a highly rewarding experience!

Not only was the weather scorching hot in the month of August, but Tamari Warrendale was hot-hot-hot with multiple events and aplenty more peeking around the corner.

We began our hot-hot-hot month with a tasteful trip to Hong Kong.  And oh my, was this night one night to remember!

Chef Roger Li–adding finishing touches to the 4th course–Peking Duck Legs

5th Course–Sweet Egg Tarts–Obviously, putting on the Ritz!

Chef Roger Li’s five course Hong Kong menu had guests illuminating in cuisine bliss.  If you are curious at what a “Tamari Goes To” night consists of, take a look Here.

Next on our “Tamari Goes To” map is–

South America’s dazzling giant, BRAZIL! 

Another delectable night of 5 courses that captures a sense of Brazil’s culture while blended with chef Roger Li’s cuisine dexterity. Come join us on Wednesday, September 12th at 7 p.m. to experience an overall Brazilian night!
To give you a sneak peak–
Paella, Churrasco, Flat Bread–Just to name a few.

We look forward to seeing you at Tamari Restaurant & Lounge!

If you have yet to do so–Check out our Facebook Frenzy page with Tamari updates, photos, and happenings!!

It’s A Chef’s Tasting Night In Pittsburgh!

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I walked into a world of wonder yesterday at Tamari Restaurant & Lounge (Warrendale location) and was catapulted into sheer excitement that was swirling around the restaurant.

Chef Roger Li was in full culinary mode with a face of determination, steady hands, and an innovative mind going a mile a minute.

He was preparing for a Chef’s Tasting.  This Chefs Tasting, however, was amazing to watch!  He prepared a huge bamboo board with the finest nigiri, sashimi, maki, and cucumber cut outs filled with tartar.  One could compare his bamboo board to an artists blank canvas that turned out to be a beautiful sushi masterpiece.   For those who have always been curious to what a Chef’s Tasting is and why it’s spectacular–Take a look and be amazed.

Chef Roger–building his sushi masterpiece. Once you thought he was done, no, he came back for more. Adding this and adding that.

I overheard one of my co-workers say “now this is just becoming art!”  And absolutely, it was.

Chef Roger & Nick–Moving the masterpiece to its deserving guests as they anxiously await its tasteful beauty.

And, Ta-da!…

Final draft–Handed in and ready to eat!

These men, are what we call “regulars” and we enjoy having them with their friendly and adventurous spirits!

They look happy–They are happy–Tamari is happy to have them!

Now, one would think this tasting was over, right?  Wrong.  As our guests were splurging into a heaven of sushi, chef Roger was still busy making yet another dish.  If your mouth is watering from this, just wait.  Take another look–

Chef Roger started with this- Simplicity at its best. A Philadelphia roll garnished with mint oil and dollops of roasted red pepper puree.

He then adds baby arugula. Pretty, I know.

Chef Roger pouring the–as I look to call it–the Volcano Roll’s lava.

No words. Well, maybe one–Fabulous.

Again, Ta-da!!…

Chef Roger at his absolute best!

Chef’s Tastings are truly original and just for you!  If you have a special occasion or a just-cause occasion, make a reservation for chef Roger Li’s brilliant Chef Tastings.

Chef Tastings are offered at both locations Monday thru Thursday.

724.933.3155 (Warrendale)

412.325.3435 (Lawrenceville)