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October 2008 - Posts
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Very polite staff – when a guest fell asleep they served his food as if nothing had happened. Read More...
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Happy Halloween from Bob Zagatie! photo: Andrea Joffe – This year, the Beaujolais comes with biker chefs. [ Grub Street ] – Some chefs are flat out teaming up with local farmers. [ USA Today ] – Revenue is up for Kraft and Kellog's Read More...
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On November 14th, enjoy the novelty of visiting a Pennsylvania winery when Brandy Wine Prime begins their Chaddsford Winery dinner with a barrel tasting of the 2008 vintage in the winery's cellar (632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford). After the initial Read More...
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If you're looking for a solid dinner deal on a multicourse meal, head out to Media on November 12th when Asian Fusioner Azie is hosting its small-plate wine dinner. From 5:30–7:30 PM, the Zen-feeling restaurant (which made the Decor Tops list Read More...
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By Nina Zagat and Tim Zagat Many restaurants will weather a bad economy just fine. In the last few weeks, a lot of people have asked us how the current economic meltdown will affect America's restaurants. The short-term answer is that the crisis is Read More...
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Cal-Ital Sovalo, one of the bright spots in Northern Liberties, has closed. Chef-owner Joseph Scarpone said it was the victim of the softening of expense-account dining. Read More...
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– NYC's Nello , a Madison Avenue spot popular among socialites, was seized by the IRS yesterday for owing over $1.5 million in back taxes. [ NYP ] – Why are more and more restaurants making you ask for salt? [ Between Meals ] – At Read More...
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Max Brenner is coming to town! Who? Max Brenner, the make-believe proprietor of the eponymous Max Brenner, Chocolate by the Bald Man mini-chain of chocolate-themed restaurants, of course. With units in NYC , Australia, the Philippines, Singapore and Israel, Read More...
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Since we've already gone over some of the best lunch deals in Philly , the question arises: what about dinner? If you're in the market for an affordable and filling dinner out, here are a few spots where you can get a multicourse meal for under Read More...
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– The international credit crisis is affecting the whole food chain. [ Washington Post ] – So some scientists are trying to push farming potatoes over grains. [ NYT ] – At least European mushrooms are having a bumper crop this year. Read More...
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Butcher and Singer photo: Atiya Walker-Dykes Stephen Starr has converted Center City’s grand Striped Bass into Butcher and Singer, a posh, pricey, Old Hollywood–style steakhouse; big shots can settle into Brown Derby–style leather banquettes Read More...
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– Friend of the Buzz Dr. Brian Wansink and the USDA are releasing a new food pyramid for preschoolers. [ Chicago Tribune ] – If you vote on November 4th (and you should!) then Ben & Jerry's would like to offer you a free scoop of ice Read More...
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Like tequila with your food? Then you might want to check out Azul Cantina 's tequila dinner on October 29th. The Center City East newcomer has teamed up with El Mayor to offer a four-course dinner where each of the first three courses are each paired Read More...
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– Cereal makers are reducing the amount of sugar in their products by jacking up the salt. [ WSJ ] – More reports of a rough restaurant scene out there. [ NYT ] – A judge awarded a group of 36 New York deliverymen $4.6 million in back Read More...
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In these turbulent economic times, a filling lunch at an affordable price is a welcome surprise. Especially when that price is less than 10 bucks. But finding such bargains can be tough: fortunately, we've scouted out five local restaurants whose Read More...
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At Novità Bistro , a BYO in the Graduate Hospital area, hearty, Italian-inspired Med cooking is served in a snug, brick-walled setting that includes an open kitchen; the menu’s budget-friendly prices fit the bill in this up-and-coming neighborhood. Read More...
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Mi Lah Photo: Atiya Walker-Dykes A BYO policy helps keep prices low at Mi Lah Vegetarian , a cozy white-tablecloth arrival serving ambitious vegetarian/vegan fare on a Center City corner just blocks from the theaters; the atmosphere is more bustling downstairs, Read More...
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– Applebee's/IHOP is in the midst of some tricky times. [ NYP ] – Restaurant PR flacks are turning economic lemons into lemonade. [ Diner's Journal ] – Uh oh. Alaskan pollock are swimming in Russian waters! [ LAT ] – The Read More...
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In 1979 Tim and Nina Zagat compiled their friends' opinions on New York restaurants into a single-sheet mimeographed guide. Thirty years later, Zagat Survey publishes more than 50 books covering everything from dining to movies to golf courses. And Read More...
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On Saturday, October 25th, and Sunday, October 26th, The Book and the Cook’s Foodie Venture Fair will bring together tastings, demonstrations and workshops under one roof at The Enterprise Center in West Philadelphia. On Saturday, highlights include Read More...
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– The fish you are eat might very well be mislabeled. [ Chow ] – Those who don't get enough gratification from their food often overcompensate by overeating. [ AP ] – Maybe having Gordon Ramsay and his Kitchen Nightmares crew film Read More...
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Just because the Bavarian original is over for the year, don't think that your window to celebrate Oktoberfest has closed. Indeed, the Pier Shops at Caesars in Atlantic City are hosting their first Oktoberfest beer-tasting on October 17th. And with Read More...
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– As we've noted , restaurants are adding hours to boost their bottom lines. [ NYT ] – Food stamp usage is on the rise. [ AFP ] – Bad news for soda companies like Pepsi: Tap water is popular again. [ NYT ] – With a world-wide Read More...
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Berwyn’s Trattoria San Nicola will focus on Italy's Abruzzo region at a five-course wine dinner happening October 16th. Dishes on the menu include goat cheese truffles with roasted peppers, lamb with cheese and egg sauce, and parrozzo , a traditional Read More...
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Fresh grilled seafood, steaks and chops are the stars at Blue2O , a midpriced, business-friendly American in Cherry Hill; its contemporary setting incorporates blue tones, warm wood and stacked stone, while a soaring liquor tower and raw bar serve as Read More...
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The folks behind Lafayette Hill’s General Lafayette Inn have opened Tiedhouse , a dark, handsome gastropub in a condo building just south of Fairmount; its inexpensive menu offers imaginative small plates and full entrees, accompanied by the General’s Read More...
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– The discussion of gender roles in restaurants continues with many thoughts on the single female diner. [ Diner's Journal ] – On the job with a Chicago health inspector. [ Chicago Tribune ] – A Lebanese group is suing Israel over Read More...
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The music's so loud it's like they're asking you to leave. Read More...
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We recently heard about an event in Boston that left us wondering. UpStairs on the Square , a popular restaurant in Cambridge, is hosting a dinner with vegan wine pairings . What is vegan wine? Being made from grapes, wine seems like it would be an acceptable Read More...
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Ansill Photo: Courtesy of Ansill Ansill , the ambitious Eclectic in Queen Village, is kicking off Halloween one day early with complimentary pumpkin carving session – pumpkins included – on October 30th (6–9 PM). That night also marks Read More...
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– Before the election, a long look at the future of food policy. [ NYT Magazine ] – In Boston, restaurateurs are teaming up to cut costs. [ Boston Herald ] – There are more varieties of cacao than previously thought. [ Serious Eats ] Read More...
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On October 22nd, the Loews Hotel will host "Rumble in the Kitchen," an Iron Chef –like cooking contest pairing culinary students with local chefs (Tom Harkins of SoleFood , Terry White of the forthcoming Union Trust Steakhouse , Ari Weiswasser Read More...
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With the Jewish high holidays in full swing – Yom Kippur , the Day of Atonement, begins at sundown – it seems as good a time as any to talk kosher. So if you're looking for somewhere to break the fast tomorrow, or are just a fan of food Read More...
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– Gender still matters when dining out. [ NYT ] – Starbucks is reportedly wasting water around the world. [ The Sun ] – Country of origin label laws have lots of loopholes. [ NYT ] – Diners are moving from luxe lunches to cheaper Read More...
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Ecco Qui, the Italian on Drexel University's campus in University City, has closed and will give way later this month to Mikey's American Grill & Sports Bar (3200 Chestnut St.). Read More...
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Sakeya Photo: Atiya Walker-Dykes Sakeya , a dark, sexy izakaya in the Academy House, draws young Center City couples to sidle up over moderately priced sushi and Japanese small plates; a solid sake list and an in-house DJ are conducive to late nights. Read More...
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Mémé Photo: Atiya Walker-Dykes David Katz, chef at the former Restaurant M, has set up the snug and spartan (but airy) corner bistro Mémé near Fitler Square; its Euro-American menu offers small and large plates (with several Read More...
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– A rough economy means a return of that old staple: the food club. [ Chicago Tribune ] – China's tainted milk scandal continues to cause trouble. [ Washington Post ] – Burger Kings nationwide are going trans fat free. [ Marketwatch Read More...
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Retro comfort-food spot The Pop Shop will mark Halloween one day early this month. On October 30th, costumed kids 14 or under accompanied by a parent will receive a kids' meal for 99¢ with the purchase of any adult entree. While feasting on green Read More...
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Citrus, the well-regarded Chestnut Hill Eclectic vegetarian BYO that barred patrons wearing furs or shearling, ran out of steam and closed at the end of August. Read More...
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Steven Kaplan in France, where he investigated collective bread poisoning for his latest book Photo: courtesy of Steven Kaplan Good bread can be hard to find. At least it is if you've got the lofty standards of leading bread historian Steven Laurence Read More...
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– Tom Colicchio is coming back into the kitchen. But only on Tuesdays. [ Diner's Journal ] – Marco Pierre White thinks it is a great time to invest in a restaurant. [ LAT ] – Paul Newman 's legacy in the world of organic food Read More...
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