Comments on: The Secrets of Pho 79′s Pho http://www.altdaily.com/features/food/dish/the-ritual-of-pho.html Creating and celebrating local culture in Norfolk and all of Hampton Roads. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:49:09 +0000 hourly 1 By: Pho 79 | Ghent | Casual Eating | AltDaily : Creating and celebrating local culture in Norfolk and all of Hampton Roads. http://www.altdaily.com/features/food/dish/the-ritual-of-pho.html/comment-page-1#comment-38626 Pho 79 | Ghent | Casual Eating | AltDaily : Creating and celebrating local culture in Norfolk and all of Hampton Roads. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:11:24 +0000 http://www.24sevencities.com/?p=6692#comment-38626 [...] “At Pho 79 (with locations in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Hampton), even the cooks don’t hold the secret. The grandparents come in once a week and create the arcane mix of herbs and spices that go into every giant pot, then presumably disappear into an ethereal mist before they return to work their magic again. Pho (pronounced ‘Fuh’) is prepared one day in advance, so you’re always eating from the pot that was set simmering 24 hours before, giving the sachet (or ‘bouquet garni’) of herbs and spices time to release and combine their flavors. Seasonings likely include anise, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, chervil, tarragon, rosemary and cardamon, but what else, and in what combinations and quantities, are known only to the tight-lipped grandparents. Depending on which Pho is chosen, your soup may include round steak, flank or brisket, meatball, chicken, seafood, or (for the hearty) a few varieties of tendon and tripe. Most bowls come already topped with cilantro and chopped green and/or white onion. Fresh basil leaves, lime, bean sprouts and sliced hot peppers are served on the side, as is sweet hoisin sauce and blazing (Sriracha) hot sauce (review; The Secrets of Pho 79′s Pho).” [...] [...] “At Pho 79 (with locations in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Hampton), even the cooks don’t hold the secret. The grandparents come in once a week and create the arcane mix of herbs and spices that go into every giant pot, then presumably disappear into an ethereal mist before they return to work their magic again. Pho (pronounced ‘Fuh’) is prepared one day in advance, so you’re always eating from the pot that was set simmering 24 hours before, giving the sachet (or ‘bouquet garni’) of herbs and spices time to release and combine their flavors. Seasonings likely include anise, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, chervil, tarragon, rosemary and cardamon, but what else, and in what combinations and quantities, are known only to the tight-lipped grandparents. Depending on which Pho is chosen, your soup may include round steak, flank or brisket, meatball, chicken, seafood, or (for the hearty) a few varieties of tendon and tripe. Most bowls come already topped with cilantro and chopped green and/or white onion. Fresh basil leaves, lime, bean sprouts and sliced hot peppers are served on the side, as is sweet hoisin sauce and blazing (Sriracha) hot sauce (review; The Secrets of Pho 79′s Pho).” [...]

]]> By: Lopez http://www.altdaily.com/features/food/dish/the-ritual-of-pho.html/comment-page-1#comment-3451 Lopez Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:45:40 +0000 http://www.24sevencities.com/?p=6692#comment-3451 I've been to Pho 79 and Pho 78, but I actually prefer the broth at Saigon 1 on the corner of Va. Beach Blvd and Newtown Rd. Just a personal preference. I’ve been to Pho 79 and Pho 78, but I actually prefer the broth at
Saigon 1 on the corner of Va. Beach Blvd and Newtown Rd. Just a personal preference.

]]> By: marshall http://www.altdaily.com/features/food/dish/the-ritual-of-pho.html/comment-page-1#comment-2493 marshall Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:22:47 +0000 http://www.24sevencities.com/?p=6692#comment-2493 Im also a huge Pho 79 fan (va beach blvd) and I agree that this place has something magical in its ingredient list. I get cravings all the time. My favorite is actually the Vermicelli dishes with the skewered pork, chicken or beef. I love that with pho you get full but not too full. I'm totally going there tomorrow. Im also a huge Pho 79 fan (va beach blvd) and I agree that this place has something magical in its ingredient list. I get cravings all the time. My favorite is actually the Vermicelli dishes with the skewered pork, chicken or beef. I love that with pho you get full but not too full. I’m totally going there tomorrow.

]]> By: niccar http://www.altdaily.com/features/food/dish/the-ritual-of-pho.html/comment-page-1#comment-1111 niccar Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:50:38 +0000 http://www.24sevencities.com/?p=6692#comment-1111 I am a huge PHO fan... in fact, I was also a weekly PHO 79 regular... till I learned about Pho 78 on Holland Road, even better! I did not think it was possible... try the spring rolls there. I still hit 79 once in a while, but 78 has my addiction now. :) I am a huge PHO fan… in fact, I was also a weekly PHO 79 regular… till I learned about Pho 78 on Holland Road, even better! I did not think it was possible… try the spring rolls there. I still hit 79 once in a while, but 78 has my addiction now.

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