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June 2009 - Posts
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Kite & Key Photo: courtesy of the restaurant There’s no better place to be on July 4 than Philadelphia. This year’s big party – headlined by Sheryl Crow and The Roots and followed by fireworks over the Philadelphia Museum of Art Read More...
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Chocoholic dreams come true at this chain outpost of Max Brenner, Chocolate by the Bald Man, opening tomorrow near Rittenhouse Square, where everything from breakfast items (e.g. a bagel-and-melted-chocolate-candy-bar concoction) to late-night cocktails Read More...
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Brauhaus Schmitz Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Augmenting Philly’s scarce German options is the new old-fashioned bierhall , Brauhaus Schmitz, on South Street; expect modern takes on Teutonic specialties and – what else? – lots of Read More...
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Stella Blu Photo: Ryan Charles Thursdays–Saturdays, West Conshohocken New American Stella Blu is serving a whole Maine lobster, linguini aioli and tomato salad for $24.95 (610-825-7060). Read More...
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– The Nestlé plant in the center of the most recent E. coli outbreak has had a spotty track record with the FDA. [ WSJ ] – Despite the recession, restaurant work is available. [ Diner's Journal ] – Reporting from the front Read More...
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After nine years, Trattoria Alberto, the old-school Italian in West Chester, closed up shop on June 13 after owner Alberto Guadagnini decided it was time to retire. Read More...
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– The food world responds to the death of Michael Jackson. [ Grub Street ] – Related: some classic MJ food videos. [ ColdMud , SE ] – French chefs will invade New York for one night this fall. [ Gourmet ] – Related: how McDonald's Read More...
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Zinc Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Washington Square West wine bar Zinc will be honoring Bastille Day a few days early on July 11, when it will offer a $15-per-person buffet complemented by $5 wines by the glass (noon–10 PM; 215-351-9901). On Read More...
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After nearly three decades, Susanna Foo has wrapped up operations at her French/Chinese landmark at 1512 Walnut St. near Rittenhouse Square. In her semi-retirement, she's working full-time at Susanna Foo's Gourmet Kitchen in Radnor – minutes Read More...
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– The current price war going in fast casual restaurants may ultimately hurt the industry rather than save it. [ NYT ] – Why are lobsters so cheap these days? [ The Atlantic ] – The EU is rethinking its position on cloned meat. [ AFP Read More...
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Kevin Zraly With restaurant wine lists growing ever-longer and more ambitious, diners are often confronted by a daunting sea of choices, few of them familiar and many expensive. And how many diners are knowledgeable enough about wine and prices to know Read More...
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Set on a deck jutting into the Delaware River near the Ben Franklin Bridge (site of the former Rock Lobster), Octo Waterfront Grille is a huge, open-air urban oasis with a lush, tropical vibe that draws lunching office workers as well as nighttime action-seekers Read More...
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Back after a hiatus and a redo, the venerable Sansom Street Oyster House near Rittenhouse Square is again under the helm of its original owners; the name’s been shortened to Oyster House , but it remains an old-time Philly-style seafooder, offering Read More...
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Mémé Photo: Atiya Walker-Dykes Rittenhouse's Mémé has a happy hour indeed. Every weekday but Tuesday, from 5:30–6:30 PM, the New American offers up three $5 wines – a rose, a white and a red – along with Read More...
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Mimosa, the five-year-old West Chester Eclectic, has closed its doors for good. Read More...
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– Actually, Jean-Georges did not cook for Obama last week. He did cook for Bill Clinton and Ban Ki-moon though. [ JGV Blog ] – Starbucks and Jamba Juice are getting sour on HFCS. [ NRN ] – Daniel Boulud is looking to spread his empire Read More...
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If only the food quality was up to the noise level. Read More...
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Although Restaurant Week is still a ways off, great deals are blooming around town this summer. From July 23–30, many University City restaurants are celebrating " Dining Days " with special three-course meals for $15, $25 or $30. Restaurants Read More...
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– The U.S. and Canada agree on organic food standards. [ Alberta Farm Express ] – Remember that botched KFC free-chicken giveaway? Yeah, some folks are now suing over it. [ TMZ ] – Why we can't just eat one fry. [ Salon ] – Read More...
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The much-awaited OS 3.0 isn't the only big update to hit the iPhone this week. Zagat is happy to announce that an updated version of Zagat To Go '09 has hit the App Store and is available as a free update for anyone who already bought the application. Read More...
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Many merchants at the dining destination Reading Terminal Market are offering $7 meal deals, with options for breakfast or lunch. Among the participating outlets: By George Pizza, Pasta & Cheesesteaks, Carmen's Famous Italian Hoagies & Cheesesteaks, Read More...
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– From restaurants to apartments, rooftop gardens are having their day in the sun. [ NYT , WSJ ] – Related: Even Buckingham Palace is getting in on the edible garden bandwagon. [ ObamaFoodorama via Diner's Journal ] – A fake celeb Read More...
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The new Piazza at Schmidts complex in Northern Liberties offers a slew of entertainment from galleries to shopping to, of course, eating and drinking. Here's a look at three of the development's recent arrivals: The Darling family – of the Read More...
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Atlantic City's Il Mulino Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Surf's up for New Jersey Shore dining, as new eateries have debuted in time for the busy summer season. Atlantic City is a good bet: Il Mulino New York , an outpost of the original NYC Read More...
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– Examining the troubles facing T.G.I. Friday's. [ Brand Graveyard ] – You can't get Coke Zero in Venezuela anymore. It has been banned. [ LAT ] – Christian Albin, chef at the Four Seasons , died of cancer this weekend. [ NYT Read More...
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It's like eating in the dining hall at Hogwarts. Read More...
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More and more restaurants are offering gluten-free dishes. When Tom Kaplan, owner of Hugo’s in Los Angeles, had a customer get sick after eating his white fish piccata, the seafood wasn’t to blame. It was the gluten in the bread-crumb coating Read More...
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– Why some restaurants don't take reservations. [ Between Meals ] – Fish fake-outs: a literal bait and switch. [ CST ] – Jamba Juice moves to expand past smoothies with sandwiches and salads. [ NRN ] – "Some Gentlemen's Read More...
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The first set of cheftestants on Top Chef Masters Photo: courtesy of Bravo TV Last night saw the return of Bravo's much-loved Top Chef , sort of. For the summer the show has spawned a pro-version, Top Chef Masters , in which real top toques compete Read More...
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South Jersey is getting off the hook! Or rather, 34 South Jersey restaurants spanning three counties – Camden, Gloucester and Burlington – are taking part in the South Jersey Green Restaurant Group 's first "Off the Hook" promotion. Read More...
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Table 31 Photo: Kristina Scott Italian steakhouse Table 31 in the Comcast Center keeps the deals coming. In addition to its $35 three-course dinner prix fixe , chef Chris Scarduzio has rolled out a three-course lunch menu for $26, available Monday–Friday Read More...
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– Is street food the new bacon? [ SE ] – Remembering Norman Brinker, the man who popularized the salad bar. [ NYT ] – Does gender affect the way you cook? [ EMD ] – Just because it isn't ice cream doesn't mean that fro-yo Read More...
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Dad may be a grill master, but is it really fair for him to do the work on Father’s Day? On June 21, take him out for a burger and leave the flipping to someone else. Rittenhouse Square’s Barclay Prime is a steakhouse, and its mini-burgers Read More...
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South Philly gets a solid helping of Southern hospitality at Bebe's Barbecue, a simple BBQ joint in an Italian Market storefront, offering an affordable menu of pulled pork, ribs and chicken meant to be enjoyed on stools at the counter, at home or Read More...
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After less than a year, Joe's Peking Duck Original 1984 has given up on Old City. Owner and local fixture Joe Poon still leads his tours of Chinatown though. Read More...
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If you thought the funniest thing about fast food was Burger King's homage to SpongeBob's pant-shape , you may reconsider after reading these outtakes from our just-released Fast-Food Survey . If mayonnaise were currency, these guys could fund Read More...
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Regional favorite In-N-Out Burger has been crowned the nation’s primo patty purveyor in our latest Fast-Food Survey. With locations in just four Western states (California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona), In-N-Out nudged out behemoths Wendy’s, Read More...
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– Thanks to its new McCafe's, McDonald's May sales were up 5.1 percent. [ AP ] – The hot dog and American diplomacy. [ NYT ] – Why aren't Brits eating strawberries this year? [ Word of Mouth ] – Fresh from their New Read More...
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Great place to go if you don't like the people you are dining with. Read More...
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Marigold Kitchen's Erin O'Shea Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Go Southern in West Philly. On Tuesday, June 16, Marigold Kitchen executive chef Erin O'Shea is hosting cookbook author Virginia Willis ( Bon Appetit, Y’all! Three Generations Read More...
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– The U.K. discovers some of its chicken has been secretly injected with beef waste. [ The Independent ] – Grant Achatz aims for another victory with a hefty book proposal. [ Eater ] – The Journal catches up with the ongoing food-truck Read More...
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Alison Two Photo: : ©2009 Courtney Grant Winston Ten local female chefs and food specialists will gather at Alison Two on Sunday, June 7, for "Women Cook World Cuisine," a benefit for the local chapter of Les Dames d' Escoffier International Read More...
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Twin Bays Café in Phoenixville and Copper Bistro in Northern Liberties have both called it a night. Read More...
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– Which chains are worst for your waistline? [ NYDN ] – Faux speakeasies are still popular. [ NYT ] – Got food allergies? Try eating these items. [ Chicago Tribune ] – Starbucks is planning to revamp its food offerings again. [ Read More...
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The Gold Standard photo: courtesy of the restaurant At Gold Standard, a homespun New American BYO in a handsome West Philly corner Victorian, breakfast and lunch types get their fill of homemade scones, waffles, egg dishes and sandwiches, while the nighttime Read More...
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photo: courtesy of the restaurant The crew behind Wash West’s Valanni and Mercato is responsible for Varga Bar , a colorful, retro-inspired corner pub that exudes Yankee pride; the menu brims with moderately priced comfort food, the brew list offers Read More...
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Trattoria San Nicola Photo: courtesy of the restaurant On June 4 Trattoria San Nicola 's Berwyn location will host a five-course wine dinner inspired by Italy's Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, which mixes Venetian, Austrian and Slovenian cultures. Read More...
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By Nina and Tim Zagat Building a better front of the house. Tim and Nina Zagat share their thoughts on service deficiencies and how to remedy them. Over the years that we've spent surveying hundreds of thousands of diners, one fact becomes clear: Read More...
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– The Obamas had a food-filled weekend, from Five Guys to Blue Hill . [ Washington Post , Diner's Journal , Politics Daily ] – But Amanda Hesser thinks it wouldn't hurt Michelle to cook a little more in the kitchen. [ NYT ] – Read More...
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