Reader Max, who left Philly for the greener, flatter pastures of Chicago, is coming back for a visit with some friends in tow; he wrote to us asking for recommendations on where to get some authentic snapper soup served with sherry, with bonus points going to establishments where it is served in a traditional tavern-style [...]
Archive for June, 2009
Brain Trust: Philly Ex-Pat Seeks Snapper Soup
Aired June 10th, 2009 on Brain Trust and Seafood.4 CommentsRum Bar Announces MojitoFEST ’09, Philly Rummys Rejoice
Aired June 9th, 2009 on Drinks and Events.0 CommentsIn Philly highball news, the annual MojitoFEST will be taking place on Wednesday, June 17, at G Lounge. This year’s attendees will be able to sample 15 brands of rum, either straight up, on the rocks, or mixed-in with minty goodness. If that ain’t enough, the Mojito Olympics, a rum-soaked battle royale where local bartenders [...]
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Tap Boards Inspire Discouraged Kegerator Owners To Keep Following Dreams
Aired June 9th, 2009 on Beer and Tools.1 CommentSome of you may not have known this, but there is a milestone somewhere between your 21st birthday and your midlife crisis, when you finally get a real job and convince yourself you’ll have enough disposable income to buy and maintain a Kegerator. And how sweet it will be! A lifetime of dreams of having [...]
Tastykake Face-Off: Cookie Cat-Fight
Aired June 9th, 2009 on Junk Food, Tastykake Face-Off and Uncategorized.0 CommentsAnother week, another installment of Tastykake Face-Off, where Philadelphia’s hometown hero snack product goes up against the competition in a fight for top snack bragging rights. The winner will be carefully selected via analysis of several key criteria discussed below. Today it’s the battle of the chocolate chip cookies, as the Mrs. Fields Milk Chocolate [...]
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Video: Philly Gal Katie Cavuto Of The Next Food Network Star
Aired June 9th, 2009 on Celebrity Chefs and video.1 CommentYou might recognize Katie Cavuto. This ambitious local girl is both a chef and a registered dietician, who’s been tapped as a talking head for any number of local TV news segments on living and eating healthy; and her business, Healthy Bites Delivery, is a notable personal chef service that brings a farm-to-table ethos to [...]
Philly Restauranteur Duo To Hand-Off Marigold, Open Percy Street BBQ
Aired June 4th, 2009 on BBQ, Celebrity Chefs, Openings and Uncategorized.0 CommentsIf you love the southern style pork and other toothsome cuisine at Marigold Kitchen then you probably know who Chef Erin O’Shea is. If you still want to enjoy this budding culinarian’s creations you’re going to have to head on down to the new Percy Street Barbecue on South Street, set to open in October. [...]
At least it wasn’t when I was there this past year.
