FOOD NETWORK IS LOOKING FOR AMAZING STORIES FOR A GROUNDBREAKING NEW SERIES!!! Do you or someone you know have an amazing food related story to tell? Do you know someone who has gone from being homeless to the owner of their own restaurant, makes pop art out of pineapples, or eats nothing but peanuts? Do [...]
Archive for April, 2008
PSA: Al Roker Wants To Hear Your Tale Of Food Woe And Degradation, So Long As It Has A Happy Ending
Aired April 16th, 2008 on Phoodies.0 Comments· It’s official……well, kinda sorta. A woman (we think it’s a woman) on PhillyBlog is claiming to have spoken directly with the owner of Bread, and is reporting that the restaurant is opening this friday at 23rd and Wallace, not on Fairmount as originally rumored. These are the kind of truly vetted, hard facts we’ve [...]
Specials: It’s All Japanese/Greek/Mushrooms To Me
Aired April 15th, 2008 on Uncategorized and specials.0 CommentsHaven’t found time to check out that Japanese restaurant you’ve been itching to visit yet? Well, now you have no excuse: Dine out Japan is in full swing and not only can you receive 20% at participating restaurants through April 18th, but also it’s a great reason to drink some sake and experience some springtime, [...]
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Eric Ripert — CEO of Broad Street’s forthcoming 10 Arts at the Ritz-Carlton — bro’s down with eternal Phoodie crush Anthony Bourdain. Related: Zagat: 10 Arts To Open On May 20?
· Long-time Tequila’s cook Carlos Molina brings quality Mexican food to a small, welcoming South Street location at prices you can afford. Las Bugambilias promises authentic delicious cuisine, but we hear the Margaritas need a bit of work before they compare to the high-end spots in the area. [TasteDaily] · The forever-in-the-making Memphis Tap Room [...]
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Exclusive Interview: Jose Garces Of Tinto And Amada
Aired April 14th, 2008 on Exclusive, Phoodies and video.0 CommentsPhoodie.info’s Kristine Kennedy chats with Chef Jose Garces of Tinto and Amada. Garces dishes on his new Mexican spot opening in West Philly, his upcoming cookbook, Tinto’s expansion, and being nominated for the prestigious James Beard award. [Director: Steve Mohimani] Want more Phoodie.info videos? Go here.
For Whom The Tubular Bells Toll: Javier In Haddonfield
Aired April 14th, 2008 on Uncategorized.2 CommentsDo Phoodies get as excited/agitated when a restaurant gets “NO BELLS” as music fans do when, say, a band gets a 0.0 on Pitchfork? In a word, yes. And so, Craig LaBan‘s takedown of Javier in Haddonfield, NJ, is a study in the adjectives of disappointment: “A dramatic display of mediocrity” “My $29 tuna entree [...]
It’s Vintastic! Special: A Brief History Of Counterfeit Wine
Aired April 11th, 2008 on It's Vintastic and Wine.3 CommentsAfter the jump, our man Collin Flatt gives the skinny on that most perfect of crimes: Phony grape juice.
Obama Chooses Butterscotch Krimpets, Enraging Homophobes, Racists And Lovers Of Chocolate Juniors Alike
Aired April 10th, 2008 on Junk Food, Phoodies and Sweets.1 CommentIt’s just one of those days, Barry. Nobody‘s gettin’ a break. [via PhillyEdge]
This Spring Chef Poon is offering a 10-course seafood banquet to celebrate the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival. Yes, the festival is in October — but the banquet runs through June. We’re as confused as you, but as our editor just said, “DON’T QUESTION THE POON.” I think this is very good advice indeed. Why do [...]
At least it wasn’t when I was there this past year.
