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May 2009 - Posts
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Union Trust will be participating in Center City's "Sips" happy hour Photo: Kristina Scott Starting June 3, "Center City District Sips" returns with discounted drinking and snacking for the after-work set. Every Wednesday evening Read More...
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– Have the French fallen out of love with food? [ Times Online ] – Times are tough for organic dairies. [ NYT ] – Corton 's Paul Liebrandt uses...a ShamWow. [ Gothamist ] – On Sotomayor and wine-shipping rules. [ The Stew ] Read More...
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With summer fast approaching, more and more restaurants are debuting new outdoor areas. Silk City , the hipster haven in Northern Liberties, has opened an outdoor beer garden, accommodating about 50 people in a lively, colorful setting. Pond and its smaller Read More...
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Three-year-old New American Cosimo in Malvern has closed its doors for the last time. Read More...
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Zagat nru hits the G1. Choosing a cell phone can be as tough as figuring out where to go to dinner, but whatever your decision, we’ve got you covered. You already know about ZAGAT.mobi , which provides up-to-date info on your phone’s web browser, Read More...
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– Common garden weeds are making a big splash in grocery stores. [ WSJ ] – With the return of summer comes the always entertaining fro-yo wars. [ USAT ] – Ethical issues in the land of wine criticism. [ WSJ ] – Home canning is Read More...
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Expect hearty, authentic French bistro fare (including bread and charcuterie made on the premises) from a former Le Bec-Fin chef at Bibou , a bright, snug mom-and-pop storefront arrival in South Philly's Italian Market; BYO adds extra value to the Read More...
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This Northern Liberties iteration of 2nd Street Annie’s , the rollicking Wildwood, NJ, piano bar/eatery, is adorned with the owner’s very own Mummers memorabilia; while skilled musicians perform ivory-tickling duels, plentiful drink specials Read More...
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Stanley Lobel Photo: courtesy of Lobel's Prime Meats Renowned butcher Stanley Lobel, whose family has been in the industry for five generations, knows meat. As co-owner and operator of the New York institution Lobel's Prime Meats , and co-author Read More...
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Those looking to cap off the workweek with some tippling and nibbling might want to check out the “Friday Night Flights” series at il bar (tucked away inside Ristorante Panorama in the Penn's View Hotel ). This Friday, May 22, sample French Read More...
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– Alan Richman’s favorite 25 pizzas across the country. [ GQ ] – Street carts that tweet. [ Serious Eats ] – Chef Eliot Ketley to be replaced at NYC's Monkey Bar by Larry Forgione. [ Diner's Journal ] – Get to know Read More...
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Cool environs replete with bright lights and lots of color, along with budget-priced small plates, draw a younger crowd to Ken Shin Asian Diner , a hoppin’ Pan-Asian BYO on the edge of Northern Liberties; though it's billed as a 'diner,' Read More...
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The owners of Denim and Pearl have revamped the erstwhile Monkey Bar into the swanky Strongbox , another big-buck-courting lounge with a discriminating door in the Rittenhouse area; if you get in, you’ll be glowing from light that emanates from Read More...
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Each bite is more than a weekly mortgage payment. Read More...
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Zesty’s in Manayunk will soon reopen after a top-to-bottom renovation that includes a black ceiling studded with multicolor LEDs for a starry-night vibe, and additions to the Greco-Roman menu such as more small plates. The owners are shooting for Read More...
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Photo: Keven Law Memorial Day, May 25, is almost here, which means it's time for barbecues and trips to scenic vistas. But if you’re the kind who’d rather have someone else do the grilling, and aren’t looking to travel beyond your Read More...
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Hold onto your hats: New York Magazine ’s Grub Street blog confirms that David Kaplan, the man behind NYC's high-end drink den Death & Co , is at work on a project for Philly. No specific address has been announced, but it’s expected Read More...
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– Ferran Adrià plus pizza-making = suspicious Italians. [ LA Times ] – Putting the absinthe craze to the test. [ NYT ] – The things people do to get into the Waverly Inn. [ Grub Street ] – Until soda companies back off the Read More...
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After a renovation that removed all vestiges of its 1681 founding and stuffy fine-dining past, warmly appointed Ambler landmark Broad Axe Tavern now exudes a relaxed vibe, from the bar to the open kitchen to the gas-lit fireplace in one of its cozy dining Read More...
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We've just heard that plans have fallen through for Audrey Taichman's second branch of Audrey Claire . Details are scarce, but we're hearing it had something to do with lease issues. Read More...
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Remember to bring your microscope to see the portions. Read More...
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Last year's Great Chefs Event Photo: courtesy of Alex's Lemonade Four of the five nominees for the James Beard Foundation’s 2009 Outstanding Chef Award – winner Dan Barber (NYC's Blue Hill ), Tom Colicchio (NYC’s Craft ), Read More...
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By Beth Landman In a struggling economy, steak continues to be a safe bet. It’s a Thursday evening at Midtown Manhattan’s Benjamin Steak House not long ago, but it almost feels like early last year, before the economic crisis hit with full Read More...
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– Economy beers have seen a lift in the downturn. [ WSJ ] – Actually, forget about that U.S. Roquefort tariff. [ WSJ ] – The truly insane Obama "dijongate." [ Legal Insurrection ] – The E.U. wants to relax the rules behind Read More...
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Station Bistro Photo: Ryan Charles Kimberton BYO Station Bistro is taking it easy. The Big Easy, that is. On May 17 the New American is holding an all-you-can-eat crawfish boil including jambalaya, slaw and a beverage for $28.95. For the porkphiles out Read More...
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Javier in Haddonfield has run out of gas after a year and a half. Read More...
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David Drake Photo: courtesy of the restaurant The 2009/10 New Jersey Restaurants guide is out now, and some familiar champs continued to rule the roost. Middletown’s Nicholas swept the Food, Service and Most Popular lists for another year, while Read More...
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Add Ray’s Hell Burgers to the growing list of places where one or both of the Obamas have been spotted dining since arriving in Washington in early January. Yesterday the president and Vice President Biden paid a surprise visit to the Arlington, Read More...
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– More people are going to food banks – but more people are donating too. [ USAT ] – Home brewing is keeping coffee prices stable. [ WSJ ] – The time you spend eating may affect your waist size. [ Economix ] – Do levers spell Read More...
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The Sansom Street surplus just keeps growing, with two new openings slated for the corner of 13th Street in Washington Square West. Audrey Taichman is planning to open a second branch of her Med BYO, Audrey Claire , on the corner, while Marcie Turney Read More...
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Noble American Cookery Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Chef Steve Cameron, who won raves at the Jersey Shore’s Blue , has moved inland to Rittenhouse with the moderately priced Noble American Cookery , a rustic, high-energy New American showcasing Read More...
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Tom Colicchio and Grant Achatz at the James Beard Awards Photo: Daniel Krieger Last night the eyes of the food world turned to New York's Lincoln Center for the annual James Beard Foundation Awards . Those taking home the gold included Jean Georges Read More...
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Lambertville Station Photo: courtesy of the restaurant From May 5–7 and 11–15, Lambertville Station is inviting you to take a “walk on the wildflower side." Each day, an hour-long guided tour of Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve Read More...
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– Organic hot spots in the U.S. [ NYT ] – How much do chefs make? [ Star Chefs ] – Cookbook sales are up, but that doesn't mean the recipes are easy. [ WSJ ] – Don't tell Pinkberry about the recession. [ NRN ] – Vodka Read More...
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Sometime in the next few weeks, Pottstown's Funky Lil' Kitchen will roll out "Jack's Farm Dinners" on Friday nights. Jack is the farmer friend of chef-owner Michael Falcone, and each week after visiting Jack's farm, Falcone will Read More...
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– Because of swine flu, restaurateurs are worried about a pork pullback. [ Crain's ] – Pricing fast food in a recession is a careful balancing act. [ LAT ] – Related: Starbucks is prepping to retool its prices. [ WSJ ] – Time Read More...
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