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'Top Chef' Alum Spices Up Phoenixville's Steel City Coffeehouse

A former 'Top Chef' contestant recently stopped by Steel City Coffeehouse to offer her services.

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — A former 'Top Chef' contestant recently stopped by Steel City Coffeehouse to offer her services.

Philadelphia-based Chef Jennifer Zavala, who competed on the popular cooking show's sixth season, spent 12 hours with the crew over at Steel City.

Zavala provides restaurant consulting and staffing services, and helped the staff at Steel City bolster their menu's offerings.

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Here are just a few of the new creations which Zavala inspired at Steel City:

  • Baked Goat Cheese, rolled in scallions, tomato and black olives, warms in the pizza oven and is served with garlic toast points
  • Michaels Savory Seitan "Cheesesteak" Flatbread, topped with pickled cabbage, a tasty vegetarian addition
  • A grilled cheese sandwich board has been added with options such as spinach, bacon, avocado, ham and turkey
  • Grilled sandwiches served on Wonderful Good Market's sourdough bread
  • Seasonal soups such as Zavala's Watermelon Gazpacho

Steel City now partners with UberEats as well to offer delivery of breakfast, lunch, and drinks seven days a week.

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Image courtesy Steel City Coffeehouse


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