Tale of the Tape: Koo Zee Doo

Koo Zee Doo has opened on 2nd Street between Spring Garden and Fairmount. The BYOB is named for the phonetic spelling of cozida a Portuguesa, a traditional Portuguese stew. The menu will of course be Portuguese and feature small bites, soups, salads, family style specialties and a section dedicated to grilled meats.

The Owners

• David Gilberg and wife Carla Goncalves
• David Gilberg
  • Most recently at Bar Ferdinand
  • Prior to that was at Ugly American
• Carla Goncalves
  • Her biscuits from Ugly American are still talked about
  • Experience at:
    • Coquette
    • Matyson
    • Loie

The Food

• Menu inspired by the dishes of Goncalves’ mother’s recipes
• Those biscuits will be available at lunch starting in November
• Monthly tasting dinners will feature menus inspired by former Portuguese colonies
• Menu highlights include:
  • Bolinhos de Couve e Pimentos – Collard greens & red pepper croquettes
  • Açorda de Beldroegas sopas – Bread soup with purslane, mushrooms, cheese and poached egg
  • Coelho à Caçador – Stewed rabbit with potatoes
  • Sandes de Salame de Chocolate – Chocolate salami and mousse sandwich
• Full Menu at koozeedoo.com

Koo Zee Doo
614 N 2nd St
215-923-8080

For more on Koo Zee Doo, check out:

Koo Zee Doo Brings Family-Style Portuguese Fare to NoLibs [Grub Street]
Dining Bites [The Insider]
Koo Zee Doo to bring Portuguese flavors to NoLibs [Meal Ticket]