Having snapper soup as an appetizer for our christmas dinner has been a. This soup has been served at the drake hotel in chicago since it opened for business in 1933. The lobby held the worlds largest indoor lobster tank. I have had the original at old original bookbinder s in philadelphia. The replacement by red snapper instead is the part where bookbinder soup seems to diverge from actual turtle soup, likely as a misunderstanding. Presidents on its stainedglass facade and the gettysburg address written in bronze near the front door.
Drake hotel offers up recipe for its famous bookbinder soup. Bookbinders original recipe uses turtle whereas cape cod uses red snapper. According to executive chef leo waldmeier at the drake hotel in chicago, cape cod, a wonderful 80yearold. Bookbinder red snapper soup following are two sets of ingredients with respective. I used to order snapper soup from william penn years ago but never thought to ask what sherry they served with the soup. Bookbinder red snapper soup recipe food, recipes, turtle recipe. Bookbinder soup cape cod restaurant recipe johnrieber source drake hotel offers up recipe for its famous bookbinder soup bookbinder soup wikipedia bookbinders soup picture of gibsons bar steakhouse chicago bookbinder soup recipe cape cod restaurant drake hotel jean oshima. Located in the drake hotel this bar served a super lunch. The drake also had a recipe online, but it told you to add things not in the ingredient list, so i didnt trust it. As drake s fame continues to increase, so does the cost of hiring him for a private concert or event. Bookbinders snapper soup gets a makeover at the olde bar. Its got a tomato base, stewed vegetables and a distinctive taste from red snapper.
Restaurant located in the drake hotel in chicago and the soup. The drake adapted it from the snapper soup from bookbinders. Jose garces resurrecting old original bookbinders as the. The best soup restaurants in every state food network. More than 10,000 people in atlanta experience homelessness on any given night. There is a spectacular open kitchen, a new oyster bar and perhaps the worlds largest circular lobster tank that holds up to threehundred pounds of lobster. Many celebrities, heads of state, and international diplomats have stayed at the drake and dined at the cape cod room, which opened in 1933. Trained to properly pick only the freshest produce and best handcut meats and seafood, the zagaras presto fresh team will have your order ready for pickup or delivery. Bookbinder soup was a staple at the justclosed cape cod room in the drake hotel see my story here.
Bookbinder soup hearty seafood stewlike soup copykat. Bookbinder soup the drake recipes seafood beef source. Bookbinder soup bowl 10 roasted seafood bisque topped with seared red snapper. This is a traditional dish served at the famous bookbinder s restaurant in philadelphia. Indulge in classic american cuisine, traditional british high tea, and spanishinspired tapas with your friends in the inviting atmosphere of the colonial room. Cape cod room, historic chicago restaurant, will close at. Walton place, 3127872200, will say goodbye to chicago on new years eve. The cape cod room, the signature seafood restaurant of the drake hotel 140 e.
We involve members of our community in the effort to keep single mothers and their children united under one roof as they work toward selfsufficiency. To make soup base, heat olive oil in a dutch oven over medium heat. In 1893 charles bookbinder created this iconic namesake soup in philadelphia. Bookbinders soup the original soup is a variety of turtle soup made with typical stew vegetables such as tomatoes, carrots, celery, bell peppers, onions, leeks, mushrooms, and garlic. Presto fresh orders are filled by zagaras team members. The colonial room is an inviting, warm and intimate whitetablecloth restaurant located just inside the drake oakbrook hotel. Restaurant located in the drake hotel in chicago and the soup was bookbinder soup. Snapper soup a coaler in the kitchen drake hotel offers up recipe for its famous bookbinder soup bookbinder soup recipe cape cod restaurant drake hotel jean oshima bookbinder s snapper ready to serve soup robert fresh ping. Determine how much it will cost to book drake for your event. The soup spread to other places, such as the drake hotel in chicago, where the turtle meat is replaced with red snapper, a fish chosen likely because of the.
Its been more than a year since jose garces signed a lease at the old city landmark, but old original bookbinder s is finally showing some signs of life. The coq dor at the drake hotel in chicago national trust for. Old original bookbinders snapper soup recipe cdkitchen. Prestofresh grocery delivery prestofresh grocery delivery. The soup spread to other places, such as the drake hotel in chicago, where the turtle meat is replaced with red snapper, a fish chosen likely. Bookbinder s soup, also known as snapper soup, is a type of seafood soup originating in the united states at old original bookbinder s restaurant in philadelphia. As the article notes, the bookbinder restaurant calls it snapper soup, referring to the snapping turtle used in making it, but the drake and other places making their own version use the fish instead. Being from philadelphia, bookbinder s restaurant was a legendary restaurant noted for their seafood particularly their signature snapper soup. It is commonly made with common snapping turtle meat. Hearts of romaine lettuce, house made caesar dressing, croutons, shaved parmesan cheese prepared. After abandoning its focus of serving prime steaks, this elegant restaurant in the drake hotel now dishes up morning and midday eats only.
Recipe for its famous bookbinder soup bookbinder soup wikipedia gibsons bar steakhouse bookbinder soup recipe cape cod. The lucky story drake hotel actually dates back further, having opened in. Bookbinder soup recipe, cape cod restaurant, drake hotel. Bookbinders soup, also known as snapper soup, is a type of seafood soup originating in the. Old original bookbinder s was a seafood restaurant at 125 walnut street in philadelphia. The drake hotel is known for many things, including the gorgeous palm court and its high tea service, the legendary bookbinder snapper red soup, and the former cape cod room, known for its wooden bar carved with famous peoples initials like marilyn monroe and joe dimaggio. Enjoy a classic philadelphia favorite with a can of bookbinders snapper soup. A tomatoandrouxbased soup with meaty red snapper fish accompanied by a crystal decanter of sherry a real chicago tradition among locals. In a small bowl, mix 14 cup water into paprika and flour.
Drake hotel bookbinder soup recipe bryont rugs and livings. Old original bookbinders philadelphia seafood restaurant. According to executive chefleo waldmeier at the drake hotel in chicago, cape cod, a wonderful 80yearold seafood restaurant at the hotel, serves an adaptation of bookbinder soup from bookbinders restaurant in philadelphia. The drake house emergency and transitional program. The drake house is the only agency in the area offering an emergency residential program with private housing, serving approximately 50 families with 100 children per year. Drake hotel offers up recipe for its famous bookbinder soup bookbinders soup picture of gibsons bar steakhouse chicago bookbinder soup recipe cape cod restaurant drake hotel jean oshima food city bookbinder s lobster semi condensed bisque soup.
Drake brothers steaks in chicago, il 60611 citysearch. The original soup is a variety of turtle soup made with typical stew vegetables such as tomatoes, carrots, celery, bell peppers, onions, leeks, mushrooms, and garlic. The drake hotel gold coast 89 tips from 11107 visitors. For bookbinder s snapper soup i will make an exception. The historic drake hotel opened in 1920, and is known as one of a trio of grand chicago historic hotels, including the palmer house 1875 and the hilton chicago 1927. Conceived by john and tracy drake, the drake hotel was highly acclaimed from the outset, its rise to fame hastened by the popularity of the radio broadcasts it delivered to a nation weary from war and ready for change. The drake house is a 501c3 organization that works to respond to the growing number of homeless women and children in north fulton. Bookbinder s foods 2424 alpine road eau claire, wi 54703 usa. Bookbinder soup 1 pound chopped clams 16 cups water 3 cups fresh seafood pieces snapper, whitefish, cod. It can be eaten as is or can be diluted with a half can of water before heating. While one private event room within has been in use since last month, the garces group announced today that the bar and restaurant portion will soon reopen as the olde bar it sounds like the project has stayed true to its original plans. Cook vegetables in butter until onions are translucent. The hearty and humble soup laced with snapping turtle meat is now a rare sight, though still found at a handful of private clubs and a few other restaurants. The bookbinders red snapper soup named after the restaurant of its provenance, bookbinders, which opened in 1865 in philadelphia has been.
Bookbinder soup recipes and how to make murfreesboronet. It should be made with turtle meat, but you can substitute lean stewing beef. This signature dish is featured at old original bookbinders restaurant and is a true local delicacy. The house cut of prime beef is a 16ounce, marrowcrusted hunk of new york strip with cabernet sauce. I came upon bookbinder s in a can and thought why not. Cape cod room in chicago is among one of the restaurant that serves this dish. But it originated in philadelphia in 1893 when restaurateur samuel booikbinder created it. There is some churn around the origin of bookbinder soup though and, as best. At the drake oak brook, we excel at delivering the finer things, from fruit bread and scones to your favorite blends of tea and over 10 wine choices, there is something for all palates. The bookbinders red snapper soup named after the restaurant of its provenance, bookbinders, which opened in 1865 in philadelphia has been served here since the 1930s. Offering an extensive chefdriven menu including both classics, chateaubriand for two from the 1960s, popular contemporary dishes, citrus crusted chilean sea bass, casual fare, flatbreads and burgers, and vegetarianvegan offerings. I used to be able to get this in regular sized cans at my local grocery. Desserts are standards like carrot cake and profiteroles. Chicagoans share memories of the cape cod room in the drake.
They have been serving it since they opened in 1933, with a shot of sherry. And it is made from snapper the fish not snapper the turtle nowadays. Well, maybe at the drake, but the original bookbinder s famous snapper soup from the original bookbinder s in philly seems to be turtlefor which a shot of sherry has always been a traditional accompaniment, to cut the richness of the broth. Only to find out there are a lot of sherries out there. Spouse had a soup and beet salad she said was very good. News that the cape cod room, the restaurant at the drake hotel thats been open since. The cape cod room and coq dor cocktail lounge, drake. Nostalgic bookbinder s, a tomatobased red snapper soup laced with sherry, makes an appearance. One of the things i was told we had to try while in chicago was the bookbinder soup at the drake hotel. The foods division offers a full line of seafood soups, condiments, and sauces bearing the familiar yellow and blue old original bookbinder s label.
The recipe was adapted from the snapper soup from bookbinders. Lots of thin sliced corned beef and well prepared with cheese and a good sauce. Place turtle or beef in stock pot with 1 12 quarts water. The drake hotels bookbinder soup sue hartman copy me that. This space closed a few years ago, but has now reopened as a. Product title old original bookbinder s lobster bisque soup, 10. The menu lists 10 steaks, plus a handful of chops and seafood entrees.
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