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Philadelphia's Heirloom restaurant in Chestnut Hill celebrates heirloom recipes

WHEN CHEF Al Paris makes his grandmother's recipe for chicken soup, her memory is conjured along with the taste of rich poultry broth and hand-cut vegetables. "It's like she's in the room with me," said Paris. "It's a memory I can experience any time." Channeling that kind of food and love connection — one powerful enough to bring a person back from the other side, even just for lunch — was part of the inspiration for his first annual Heirloom Fine American Cookery recipe contest. Named for Paris' new seasonal American restaurant in Chestnut Hill, the contest was a way to connect with the community and get a conversation started about special dishes and the memories they evoke.

Mrs. Nancy Pugh is the winner of the Heirloom restaurant contest that invited people to submit recipes. Her's was selected, Mrs. Pugh Summer Lobster Pot. It was prepared by Chef/Owner Al Paris at his restaurant on Germantown Ave in Chestnut Hill, Phila and it will be served to his patrons. ( ALEJANDRO A. ALVAREZ / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER )
Mrs. Nancy Pugh is the winner of the Heirloom restaurant contest that invited people to submit recipes. Her's was selected, Mrs. Pugh Summer Lobster Pot. It was prepared by Chef/Owner Al Paris at his restaurant on Germantown Ave in Chestnut Hill, Phila and it will be served to his patrons. ( ALEJANDRO A. ALVAREZ / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER )Read more
    by Beth D'Addono<br/>For the Daily News<br/>
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