Over the weekend, Chef James LoCascio introduced Branch Creek Farms‘ 28 year old strain of heirloom tomatoes at Barclay Prime in a little thing they’re calling Tomato Time. An assortment of 80 pounds of Sicilian Plums, Green Zebra, Pineapple, Purple Cherokee, Sun Gold and Tiger Striped tomatoes are picked on Thursdays and immediately delivered to [...]
Archive for August, 2009
Field Report: Tomato Time At Barclay Prime
Aired August 31st, 2009 on Tomatoes and specials.2 CommentsBreaking News: Marcie Turney To Open Barbuzzo
Aired August 31st, 2009 on Celebrity Chefs, Exclusive and Openings.1 CommentMarcie Turney and Valerie Safran of Bindi, Lolita, and now Verde fameĀ are currently working on a new venture to fill the space next to Lolita. As of now, the name is Bar Bucco and the menu will be largely Mediterranean, which was her specialty when she slung hash at Audrey Claire in the far reaches [...]
For this edition of The Once-Over, Phoodie man about town Collin Flatt and our editor Joey Sweeney checked out Kong, a new (and reasonably priced) Chinese Street Food sit-down (with bar, no BYOB here) in Northern Liberties. After the jump, the gruesome twosome jaw about what’s great — and what could use a little work [...]
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Late Saturday night a horrible accident occurred at one of our favorite places of like ever. A couple who was hanging out on a fire escape behind Monk’s bar fell four stories to the ground. The man died, and the woman, as of now is in critical condition. Owner and friend Fergie Carey said that [...]
Join us each week as we share our thoughts on the previous nights episode of Top Chef: Las Vegas. One of our Philly compatriots was already eliminated, but we will be watching closely as Jenn Carol from 10Arts competes for the top prize.
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The Once-Over: Ken Shin Asian Diner
Aired August 27th, 2009 on Asian Fusion, Openings and The Once-Over.3 CommentsA heads up to Phoodie readers to check out the new Asian-themed restaurant, Ken Shin Asian Diner at 3rd and Spring Garden in Northern Liberties. The atmosphere? Modern, simple and relaxed. The menu offers popular favorites from Asian cuisines, which is perfect for when you’re in the mood for Korean but your dining partner is [...]
Jen Z., Please Stop Whining About Seitan And Living In Las Vegas And Come Back To Xochitl!
Aired August 27th, 2009 on Top Chef.8 CommentsAs you no doubt know, Jennifer Zavala (she of Philly’s Xochitl and before that, El Camino Real) was the first contestant to be unceremoniously booted from Top Chef: Las Vegas last week. (Pardon us for being a little late to the game on this one; we’ll have a wrap-up on last night’s episode a little [...]
Garces’ Village Whiskey Sets A Date
Aired August 27th, 2009 on Liquor, Openings and Uncategorized.0 CommentsAfter months of waiting, Jose Garces‘ new spot, Village Whiskey, sets a date to opens its doors: Mark your calendars and pick out your outfits now, for you have plans on September 3. Village Whiskey takes a step away from Latin food, as Garces embraces the trend that is currently all the rage in his [...]
The Hoagieman On Twitter: He’s The “Deep Thoughts” Of The Hoagie World
Aired August 27th, 2009 on Bad Food Writing and Phoodies.0 CommentsSomewhere, someone whom we can only imagine is very, very stoned just started up a new Twitter account called TheHoagieman. And it is all so very Jack Handey. Except it’s all about hoagies. We just thought you should know.
