Comments on: The Phoodies: Best Of 2008 http://www.phoodie.info/2009/01/06/the-phoodies-best-of-2008-a-few-days-late/ The New Food And Drink Blog For Philadelphia Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:16:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Beth Lewishttp://www.phoodie.info/2009/01/06/the-phoodies-best-of-2008-a-few-days-late/comment-page-1/#comment-804 Beth Lewis Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:26:07 +0000 http://www.phoodie.info/2009/01/06/the-phoodies-best-of-2008-a-few-days-late/#comment-804 Zahav: the emperor still has no clothes. Zahav: the emperor still has no clothes.

]]> By: jen-ohttp://www.phoodie.info/2009/01/06/the-phoodies-best-of-2008-a-few-days-late/comment-page-1/#comment-799 jen-o Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:55:52 +0000 http://www.phoodie.info/2009/01/06/the-phoodies-best-of-2008-a-few-days-late/#comment-799 the fried pickles with horseradish sauce at memphis taproom deserve a snackaward. the fried pickles with horseradish sauce at memphis taproom deserve a snackaward.

]]> By: CEFhttp://www.phoodie.info/2009/01/06/the-phoodies-best-of-2008-a-few-days-late/comment-page-1/#comment-798 CEF Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:27:46 +0000 http://www.phoodie.info/2009/01/06/the-phoodies-best-of-2008-a-few-days-late/#comment-798 Bill,The mentions of 44 were for the effort Mr. Hartranft put into making beer destinations out of two places the city hasn't really congregated for special drinks and food. 44 was in the works for a long time, and the Memphis went strong all year.I still have to stand by my choice of the spinach croquettes, the dill sauce is quite something, and they were the perfect size for a lazy 3 hour afternoon. But yes, it officially didnt happen until Jan 2, 2009. This list was finished later than originally planned, and I had visited 44 a few times before it went live. I'd hate to not start the year off right and give props where they are due. Stop by and have the croquettes and a De Ranke XX Bitter. Bill,

The mentions of 44 were for the effort Mr. Hartranft put into making beer destinations out of two places the city hasn’t really congregated for special drinks and food. 44 was in the works for a long time, and the Memphis went strong all year.

I still have to stand by my choice of the spinach croquettes, the dill sauce is quite something, and they were the perfect size for a lazy 3 hour afternoon. But yes, it officially didnt happen until Jan 2, 2009. This list was finished later than originally planned, and I had visited 44 a few times before it went live. I’d hate to not start the year off right and give props where they are due. Stop by and have the croquettes and a De Ranke XX Bitter.

]]> By: Billhttp://www.phoodie.info/2009/01/06/the-phoodies-best-of-2008-a-few-days-late/comment-page-1/#comment-797 Bill Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:41:00 +0000 http://www.phoodie.info/2009/01/06/the-phoodies-best-of-2008-a-few-days-late/#comment-797 What I don't understand are the 3 mentions of Local 44, especially the one for the snack. Unless your calendar is different than mine, the place didn't even open until '09. I was there. They didn't even have food the opening day. I saw servers walking around with samples off the menu, but nothing to buy. Great place. Great location, but I'm sure there are plenty of other places you could have given mention to. What I don’t understand are the 3 mentions of Local 44, especially the one for the snack.
Unless your calendar is different than mine, the place didn’t even open until ‘09. I was there. They didn’t even have food the opening day. I saw servers walking around with samples off the menu, but nothing to buy. Great place. Great location, but I’m sure there are plenty of other places you could have given mention to.

]]> By: CEFhttp://www.phoodie.info/2009/01/06/the-phoodies-best-of-2008-a-few-days-late/comment-page-1/#comment-796 CEF Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:40:28 +0000 http://www.phoodie.info/2009/01/06/the-phoodies-best-of-2008-a-few-days-late/#comment-796 Alex,I have not yet tasted fat man ass sweat, but if you are saying Pikeland tastes as such, maybe I am missing out. I agree with the Phoenix suggestion, in fact most of Sly Fox's work is top notch. Pilsners are definitely take or leave, and usually have the most polar viewpoints. I felt that with the glut of Pale Ale in Philly, I would give the Pike some pop. I am a huge fan.Try the large format 113 from Sly Fox. Also, their Xmas beer was very tasty. Alex,

I have not yet tasted fat man ass sweat, but if you are saying Pikeland tastes as such, maybe I am missing out. I agree with the Phoenix suggestion, in fact most of Sly Fox’s work is top notch. Pilsners are definitely take or leave, and usually have the most polar viewpoints. I felt that with the glut of Pale Ale in Philly, I would give the Pike some pop. I am a huge fan.

Try the large format 113 from Sly Fox. Also, their Xmas beer was very tasty.

]]> By: Alexhttp://www.phoodie.info/2009/01/06/the-phoodies-best-of-2008-a-few-days-late/comment-page-1/#comment-795 Alex Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:32:51 +0000 http://www.phoodie.info/2009/01/06/the-phoodies-best-of-2008-a-few-days-late/#comment-795 Pikeland Pils tastes like the ass-sweat of a fat dude in skinny jeans. This misstep is all the more egregious given that their Phoenix Pale tastes like sunbeams and glory, at the same recession-friendly price point.Otherwise, very nice picks. Pikeland Pils tastes like the ass-sweat of a fat dude in skinny jeans. This misstep is all the more egregious given that their Phoenix Pale tastes like sunbeams and glory, at the same recession-friendly price point.

Otherwise, very nice picks.

]]> By: Shazzhttp://www.phoodie.info/2009/01/06/the-phoodies-best-of-2008-a-few-days-late/comment-page-1/#comment-793 Shazz Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:48:57 +0000 http://www.phoodie.info/2009/01/06/the-phoodies-best-of-2008-a-few-days-late/#comment-793 Nice to see all the friends/bartenders I grew up with now opening successful Bars and restaurants.. Uh o - this must mean were getting old. Nice to see all the friends/bartenders I grew up with now opening successful Bars and restaurants.. Uh o – this must mean were getting old.

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