So we’ve already professed our love for all that is Chinatown, but failed to talk of  it’s most treasured institution: Sir Joseph Poon. That’s right, we’ve knighted him this morning because he’s awesome, makes amazing duck, and is absolutely batshit. If you think about it, that’s pretty much all you’re ever looking for in a life [...]
Archive for March, 2009
Phoodie Exclusive: Details On Varga Bar
Aired March 20th, 2009 on Exclusive, Gastropubs, Openings and first look.1 CommentWe’ve been anxiously awaiting details on the forthcoming Varga Bar, the newest addition to the Valanni/Mercato family of WashWest spots, at 10th and Spruce. Named after famed pin-up artist Alberto Vargas — that’s a sample of his work and, we assume, Varga Bar’s decorative vibe, at right — Varga Bar will be helmed by chef [...]
Locavoring can be hard work if don’t have a degree in agriculture or don’t spend your days poring over what’s freshest at your local co-op. But if you want to eat fresh and local, guess what? The iPhone can now help you with that, too. From Seattle’s Enjoymentland comes Locavore, the iPhone app. No, really! [...]
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Scrapplefest Announced, Serves As A Timely Reminder That If The Scrapple Eaters Among Us Are Not Free, Who, Then, Is?
Aired March 19th, 2009 on Events and Locavore.7 CommentsHere at Phoodie, we’re tired of people looking at us sideways when we proudly admit that, yes, in fact, we do eat scrapple. No shame in this game, bub. But somewhere along the line — probably right about the same time transplants started outnumbering natives at local rock shows — scrapple became the new smoking. [...]
You Wish You Had This Dish: Potatoes Au Gratin At Johnny Brenda’s
Aired March 19th, 2009 on Bars, Food Porn, Gastropubs, Sides and Soul Food.2 CommentsAfter a little while spent in what we’ll call “Taco Limbo,” the menu at Johnny Brenda’s has been given a complete overhaul in the last week or so, with JB’s/Standard Tap co-owner/chef Paul Kimport once again at the helm. This is a very, very good thing, as Kimport seems to naturally veer the gastropub type [...]
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Hey Mister Softee: Shut The Hell Up! Or, This Moment In Philly Ice Cream History
Aired March 18th, 2009 on Ice Cream, Junk Food, Props Is Due, Superfoods and Sweets.3 CommentsJeez, it’s warm out and, in theory at least, it’s only going to get warmer. Soon we’ll hear the haunting (but mostly annoying) siren’s call of Mister Softee, which not only warns of an impending zombie-esque horde of children but on some sort of subliminal level, the song tells us that spring is here and [...]
Pierre Robert To Fill Our Mouths With His Very Own Vintage Of Fruity Earthiness
Aired March 18th, 2009 on Phoodies and Wine.0 CommentsPierre Robert has been invading our ears for years and now he’s gunning for our mouths. Chaddsford Winery — hot off the tail of last year’s Pierreno Grigiot — is introducing Pierre Noir, a “delicate but full-flavored red” in honor of our favorite WMMR radio personality. Luckily, this particular vintage of locally grown Pinot Noir [...]
Remember when Capri Sun first came out, and we all thought the future was right around the corner? Freeze-Dried Astronaut Ice Cream was all the rage at the Air & Space Museum, and you know your entire class bought that shit when you made that trip to Washington D.C. in like 4th grade. That stuff blew. [...]
Memo To All Philly Restaurants: For The Love Of Pete, We Beg Of You, Tear Down Your Annoying Flash Intros
Aired March 17th, 2009 on Phoodies and The Biz.8 CommentsDear Philadelphia Restaurants, Believe it or not, we’re not going to your home page to see yuppied-out flash introductions. They’re a colossal waste of our super important tick-tocks, so please cut the dumb little movies and get to the meat (menu) and potatoes (where you’re located). While we may not have graduated from Johnson and [...]
Shame On You, Lesley Stahl!
Aired March 16th, 2009 on Animal Rights, Bad Food Writing, Locavore and Phoodies.8 CommentsIn case you missed last night’s 60 Minutes report on slow food maverick Alice Waters, check it out above. What should have been a quick, easy, “Hey, America, here’s Alice Waters, she’s trying to make you less fat and ignorant!” type piece instead came out the whole other way around. Lesley Stahl‘s piece is littered [...]
