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It is such a blessing that Mother’s Day coincides with spring when short lived treasures like ramps and baby garlic are available to remind you of the fleeting times of childhood.  We will use them in our fresh lumpia – a great example of how we can use the bounty of the green market and [...]

The last time I saw Naomi Duguid, the author of the recently released book, Burma: Rivers of Flavor, I praised her for being prescient.  “How could you have known that momentous political changes would happen in that part of the world just when you are ready to release this book?”  And, typical of Naomi, she [...]

Listen to The Smoke Rings at Purple Yam Late Night Fridays

January 18, 2013

The Smoke Rings will perform at Purple Yam for 2 Fridays: Jan 18 & 25
The line-up:
Sarah King–Vocals/Ukulele
Alex Levin–piano
Chris Pistorino–bass
and Ben Cliness–drums.
Music from the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s, and
credit Blossom Dearie and Ella Fitzgerald as inspirations.
LATE NIGHTS @ PURPLE YAM

DUMPLINGS, $6

STEAMED BUNS WITH PULLED PORK, $6

NORITACO [...]

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Late Night Noodles & Dumplings at Purple Yam

January 12, 2013

Join us for late night noodles, dumplings & pizza,
Friday & Saturday nights from 10 pm – 2 am!
DUMPLINGS, $6

STEAMED BUNS WITH PULLED PORK, $6

NORITACO WITH GRILLED SHRIMP, FENNEL

& POMELO SALAD, $12
EGG NOODLE SOUP WITH SOY GLAZED PORK BELLY, $12

JAP CHAE
WITH SALT ROASTED [...]

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Oysters & Lobster for New Year’s Eve at Purple Yam

December 29, 2012

New Year’s Eve Menu
December 31, 2012,  6 – 11:00 pm
Happy New Year / Manigong Bagong Taon!
For reservation, call (718) 940-8188 or
email Amy at acbesa@prodigy.net
Appetizers
Oyster Kinilaw with pomegranate ice  $ 12
(our oysters are from the pristine waters of Walrus & Carpenter Aquaculture,
Ninigret Pond, Charlestown, RI)
Noritaco (crispy seaweed) with grilled shrimp, guava & pomelo salad,  $ [...]

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Heritage Ham for New Year’s Day at Purple Yam

December 29, 2012

Yes, we are bringing back the most delicious ham we have ever tasted — the Red Wattle ham (a heritage breed of pig that has a red wattle down its neck similar to that of a turkey).  Simmered in vodka, wine and pineapple juice, it is a special treat to start the new year. Thanks [...]

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Purple Yam open New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day

December 26, 2012

Purple Yam WILL be OPEN New Year’s Eve, Dec 31, 2012 and New Year’s Day, January 1, 2013.
We will have a special a la carte menu for both dates which we will post as soon as we finalize them.  Sorry but our long trip of research and relaxation in the Philippines until mid-December kept our [...]

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Roast Toulouse Goose for Noche Buena at Purple Yam

December 20, 2012

For reservations, pls call (718) 940-8188
or email Amy at acbesa@prodigy.net
Christmas Eve Menu

Monday, December 24, 2012,  5:30-11:00 pm

Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon!

Appetizers
Shrimp and mussel sinigang soup with sweet potato tops  $ 10
Stir fried razor clams with santol bagoong  $ 12
Cojol (snails) in coconut milk, turmeric & lemongrass  $ 10
Noritaco (crispy seaweed) [...]

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Purple Yam will be open on Christmas Day

December 20, 2012

For reservations, pls call (718) 940-8188 or email Amy at acbesa@prodigy.net
Maligayang Pasko sa inyong lahat!
Christmas Day Menu, Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Brunch & early Dinner, 12:00 noon – 8 pm

Appetizers
Ukoy (shrimp & vegetable fritters)  $ 8
Arroz caldo with quail eggs,  $ 7
Fresh lumpia with sisig   $ 9
Tortang talong (Eggplant stuffed with beef) $ 10
Roast [...]

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Some thoughts for the fall from Purple Yam

October 26, 2012

One of my most favorite soups is squash or pumpkin soup.  In the Philippines, we have one generic squash and we call it kalabasa.  But here in the US, we are gifted with so many varieties of different shapes, sizes with hues of pastel colors that range from yellow to light turquoise.
My most favorite is [...]

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