Valanni is cooking up the greens on June 25th in honor of Pierre Robert’s new wine Pierreno Grigio. Vinified by the good folks at Chaddsford Winery, you’ll get a bottle with two-course dinner for a grand total of $55. The man himself will be there from 7-7:30, hopefully smashed on his hooch. Considering Mike Schmidt [...]
Archive for June, 2008
Welcome to the election America has been waiting for. Finally, you can buy victory for your favorite candidate, how american. Jones Soda has released three designer bottles featuring the faces of McCain, Clinton and Obama and are tallying the number of bottle purchased every fifteen minutes. Campaign Cola lets you “vote” regaurdless of age or [...]
• Stephen Starr has purchased the Broad Street Diner, another piece of his Alexander the Great strategy in conquering the Philadelphia food scene. We’re excited, mostly at the possibility of eating Buddakan quality food at four in the morning. [Inky] • The Gelato Artisans of Capogiro were recently recognized in Forbes Traveler’s list of America’s [...]
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The brain trust/wallet trust behind Bindi and Lolita are giving back to the Plebians. Both are offering 3 Course Menu Prix Fixe seatings at different times, and for different reasons. Whenever, whatever, we’re there. Bindi is promoting their ‘Pre-Theater Meal’ from 5-6:30 PM every weekday and remain BYO. Sweet. Although, the only theater we can [...]
SUNDAY JUNE 22 “jACQUIN’S” FIRST ANNUAL—–BLOODY MARY–SMACKDOWN FROM 1 to 4NEIGHBORHOOD BARS BATTLING IT OUT SOME OF THEM INCLUDE THE POPE 12 STEPS DOWN DEVILS DEN BANBINOS VALANNI LE VIRTU SOUTH PHILLY BAR AND GRILL Aw man! This is going to be awesome.
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We’re Starting To Have Too Much Fun With The Brunch Flyers
Aired June 20th, 2008 on Brunch.3 CommentsBut it’s only because we love music and brunch and Photoshop so much.
It’s Vintastic: Mike Schmidt 548 Zinfandel
Aired June 20th, 2008 on It's Vintastic and Wine.1 CommentYou knew it was coming. The warning signs were there. Mike Schmidt’s wine has landed in the PLCB. Collin Flatt takes Mike for a mustache ride and lives to tell the tale. Full disclosure after the jump.
· Naked Chocolate Cafe is delicious, but you know what is even more delicious? Another Naked Chocolate Cafe! A second location will be opening at 18th Street between Market and Chestnut [Food and Drinq]. · Speaking of delicious, Chipotle is breaking all the rules by sourcing produce from local growers. Starting soon Chipotle will purchase 25 percent [...]
We were lucky enough to score front row seats to the First Annual Mojito Olympics at Rum Bar. Cheesy as it could have been, it was a sloppy, crazy, muddlin’ mess of a good time. Owner/Phoodie friend Adam Kanter brought in Chef Matt Levin of Lacroix and Arthur from Foobooz to tell it like it be: [...]
We’re still working on our magnum opus about the utter and total revelation that is Zahav, but before we do that, a bit of breaking news: The new Israeli joint in Society Hill comes in at number two (with a bullet!) in “The Bon Appétit Hot Ten: Summer Blockbusters” feature in the July issue of [...]
At least it wasn’t when I was there this past year.
