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November 2008 - Posts
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Let us consider the turkey, that curiously hyperbolic fowl that an uncommonly large number of us will be forced to consume tomorrow. Turkey is a creature that one either loves, or doesn't love, with only a very few left sitting on the proverbial fence. Read More...
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– Food stamp usage in the U.S. is nearing an all-time high. [ Washington Post ] – How do farmers get so many turkeys ready to go for Thanksgiving? [ Slate ] – On Monday, the double cheeseburger will leave McDonald's dollar menu. Read More...
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By Jacqueline Wasilczyk, ZAGAT.com Staff Editor After five seasons of being involved with Top Chef , Lee Anne Wong shares some behind-the-scenes scoop. Lee Anne Wong Top Chef whips up drama on TV screens every Wednesday night, but there's plenty of Read More...
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A neon ‘bar’ sign points to inexpensive American arrival Prohibition Taproom , a hipster hangout off the beaten path in Northern Liberties’ Loft District (just east of Spring Garden); it offers a solid, mainly local list of craft beers Read More...
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The results of our 2008 Airline Survey are in , and while there were a few positive developments, the industry as a whole is hardly flying high in the public’s eyes. First, the good news: average overall ratings – factoring in Comfort, Service Read More...
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The 9,950 surveyors who participated in Zagat's 2008 Airline Survey had plenty of gripes about air travel. Below are some of our favorite comments. (To see the results of the survey, click here .) The Rhett Butler of airlines: they just don't Read More...
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– Campbell soup is so over MSG. [ Chicago Tribune ] – Starbucks lost a laptop with 97,000 employees' names, addresses and social security numbers. [ Starbucks Gossip ] – Was the head of New York's State Liquor Authority pressured Read More...
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Had I known the lobster cost $300, I would have brought it home and kept it as a pet. Read More...
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Trattoria Primadonna , the Italian BYO across the street from the Kimmel Center, has changed hands and gotten a new name in the process. After former owner Giancarlo Frusone handed the restaurant's keys over to his son, Michael Coll-Frusone, the restaurant Read More...
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– A 2.15-pound truffle is having a terrible time selling in New York. [ Gothamist ] – Beaujolais' big days are behind it. [ WSJ ] – Massachusetts' wine shipping laws have been thrown out. [ Bostonist ] – The feud between Read More...
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Rae , the much-lauded American in the Cira Centre, is fixing for a fall 2009 move to the 37th floor of Center City high-rise Two Liberty Place, which will make it the highest restaurant in town; chef-owner Daniel Stern is expected to create a more casual Read More...
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Can't get enough of Top Chef ? You're not alone. Each Thursday, it seems that food sites on the Internet stop to take a collective look at what went down on the chopping block the night before. So if you're looking to kill some time reading Read More...
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Zagat's new iPhone application Starting today, iPhone and iPod Touch owners will have one more reason to obsess over their favorite gadgets. Available now in the iTunes App Store for the bargain price of $9.99, ZAGAT TO GO '09 gives you access Read More...
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– The definition of organic milk in the U.S. may soon be finalized. [ USA Today ] – In defense of disliking dishes. [ MenuPages ] – PETA, which really doesn't like Thanksgiving, has pulled up some very disturbing turkey videos. [ Read More...
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Getting through Hump Day is a bit easier thanks to Cosimo in Malvern, where “Wine Down Wednesdays" offers four red and four white wines, cheese and small bites. As an added bonus, those who stay for dinner get 15 percent off their check (6:30 Read More...
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Veteran Mount Airy restaurateur Angie Brown (the now-shuttered Mt. Airy Cafe and Angie Brown's) has ventured into a Chestnut Hill storefront with her daughter, a former Miss Pennsylvania, to open Soul , a shoebox-sized Southern-Creole BYO; its inexpensive Read More...
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– The New Yorker's annual food issue is out and chock full of interesting reads. [ New Yorker ] – Spam? The beloved canned meat product is gunning for a comeback. [ NYT ] – Business lunches ain't exactly what they used to be. Read More...
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Parc's original executive chef is out. photo: Kristina Scott After helping open its doors in July, Dominque Filoni is out at Stephen Starr's bistro Parc and has been replaced as executive chef by Arthur Cavaliere ( El Vez ) and Dakota Weiss (the Read More...
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– Milk-based products from China have been blocked by the FDA for fear of contamination. [ NYT , WSJ ] – When you eat fast food you are mostly eating... corn. [ Time ] – At least one blogger is done with pandering to the Internet's Read More...
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Are you looking for a chance to try this year's crop of Beaujolais Nouveau? The young, fruity wine that is almost synonymous with joie de vivre will be released to restaurants and winesellers on the third Thursday in November. If you'd like it Read More...
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Last night the fifth season of Top Chef premiered on Bravo and the Internet is already full of recaps and discussion of what went down in the kitchen. Here's just a quick sampling of the Top Chef talk going around this morning: – Lots of folks Read More...
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– Bake sales ain't what they used to be in California. [ NYT ] – Less-than-perfect-looking fruit are expected to be allowed back in the EU. [ Independent ] – The U.N. is warning that a serious food shortage in Gaza is two days away. Read More...
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Given the glum financial news, it's not surprising there has been a flurry of closings in the last few weeks. Among the recent victims: the Pennsauken branch of Tortilla Press Cantina; Agave in Ambler; and Roux 3 in Center City. Read More...
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Staid Phoenixville gets a dose of big-city swank at Fenix , a glittering, high-energy bar that serves a rotating menu of American tapas paired with an assortment of cocktails and beers; moderate prices add to its allure as a destination for thirty- and Read More...
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Di Vino Wine Bar Photo: Atiya Walker-Dykes The former chef and maitre d’ of the Main Line’s Savona have defected to Rittenhouse Square's Di Vino Wine Bar , which serves a midpriced menu of American small plates and 40 wines by the glass; Read More...
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– It isn't just the cereal boxes. Food packages across the board are shrinking. [ LAT ] – Nutritional labels are coming to Philadelphia's chain menus. [ Inquirer ] – A Q&A with Eric Ripert . [ Gothamist ] – Beer sales Read More...
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On November 13th, fans of bubbly stuff might want to check out Phiz Fest . Featuring champagne and other sparkling beverages from France, the evening will also offer a slew of dishes paired with the drinks from local restaurants including Blush , The Read More...
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– Steep food price increases are likely on the way. [ Reuters ] – Meanwhile, food banks in some areas are already in dire need of donations. [ Boston ] – David Chang is at it again: a Momofuku Milk Bar is coming. [ Eater ] – Making Read More...
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With the economy still uncertain, what is the foodie in search of a deal to do? Turn to OpenTable , it seems. The online reservation site (and Zagat partner) has teamed up with area restaurants to launch its " Appetite Stimulus Plan " from Monday, Read More...
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An opening date has been set for the Center City branch of Del Frisco's Double Eagle steakhouse on 15th and Chestnut Streets – it will begin serving its first steaks on November 25th. Meanwhile, an early February opening has been assigned to Read More...
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By Jacqueline Wasilczyk, ZAGAT.com staff editor With increased funding and star chef support, Timothy Hollingsworth has high hopes for the Lyon competition. The Bocuse d'Or trophy, modeled after founder Paul Bocuse Photo: courtesy of Bocuse d'Or Read More...
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– Five restaurateurs were elected to congress yesterday. [ NRN ] – Meanwhile, California's farm animal treatment proposition passed handily. [ LAT ] – A tough economy is a boon for budget beers. [ AdAge ] – Anecdotally, Barack Read More...
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Photo: Ion Sokhos For a holiday, Thanksgiving can sure feel like a lot of work. Want to skip the shopping, cooking and cleaning this year? Then make a dinner reservation instead. There's a meal out there to suit every budget, from affordable family-friendly Read More...
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photo: Tony Miller Today is Election Day in America. And if you haven't already cast your ballot, we just wanted to add to the chorus reminding you of the importance of letting your voice be heard. (Not sure if you'll have time? Here is a list Read More...
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On Sunday, November 9th, a few days before Veterans Day, McCormick & Schmick’s will honor those who have served our country by serving them a free lunch or dinner entree, ordered from a special menu, as well as a complimentary soft beverage. Read More...
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Alison Barshak has situated Alison Two , her sequel to Alison at Blue Bell (which is closed for renovation until 2009), in historic Fort Washington, where she’s serving an ambitious, midpriced New American menu that changes daily; the darkly romantic Read More...
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– Learn how they stuff in all those sponsorships into Top Chef . [ AdAge ] – From the silver linings department: Will a recession mean more affordable wine lists? [ Slate ] – Here are some sweet ideas for those wondering what to do with Read More...
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