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.
Archive for September, 2009
Hurray For Presidentially Ordained Farmers Markets!
Aired September 17th, 2009 on Uncategorized.0 CommentsIt should come as a surprise to absolutely no one that we are huge fans of farmers markets here at Phoodie, what with the extended coverage we’ve given to local markets over the years and the fact that we are, admittedly, obsessed with all things fruits and veg. You know who else is a fan [...]
Get the flash player here: http://www.adobe.com/flashplayer // So, we’ve all heard about the monolithic juice-bruiser known as the Whiskey King. That’s right, the beast full of ground beef, foie gras, and, if you’re into it, white truffles. Also, you can add cheese and a small Filipino village for just a little bit more. It’s got [...]
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With Oktoberfest fast approaching, Philadelphia area wine snobs are stepping their game up in order to keep grapes in high profile throughout the traditionally beer-focused season. Autumn is an important time of the year in the wine/vineyard world; for winemakers, harvest time is in full swing and for us city folk, wine tasting and classes [...]
Let’s Get All Liquored Up and Ride a Bull!
Aired September 16th, 2009 on Events and Mexican.2 CommentsCantina Los Caballitos is celebrating its 4th annual “Pamplonada” festival tomorrow in honor of the running of the bulls that takes place yearly in San Miguel, Mexico (which pays tribute to the original bull sprint in Pamplona, Spain). Event-goers will enjoy watching their friends getting bucked in the ass by a mechanical bull and sipping [...]
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In six days, Fall will no longer be knock, knock, knocking upon our door. September 22nd is the day when autumn officially kicks in the door, flops down on the couch and props its muddy boots up on the coffee table. Why not greet this blustery season with homemade pumpkin infused cocktail? Pumpkin is, after [...]
If You Don’t Hop Onto This Artisanal Cocktail Class With Michael Callahan, We Will
Aired September 15th, 2009 on Classes, Events and Liquor.0 CommentsFor more, visit libationlaboratories.com
I’m Christophuh, And This Is My Tequiluh
Aired September 15th, 2009 on Animal Rights, Liquor, Tequila and The Biz.0 CommentsProving that, now more than ever, tequila is the new vodka (meaning that tequila is the new status liquor, finally conferring the douche status onto the bev that comes with bottle service), Michael Imperioli has become the new brand ambassador for 1800 Tequila. And Imperioli’s TV spots try and poke fun at that same Kade-ian [...]
Real Talk: Everyone is bummed when they get orange slices instead of fortune cookies at the end of a meal in a Chinese establishment. It’s truly a rite of passage after consuming your MSG-laden Whiteboy Special (General Tso’s with Fried Rice and an Egg Roll), or even a dainty and perfect Soup Dumpling. What can [...]
The Annual BBQ Rib Cook Off is in full effect tomorrow at 1 PM. Last year, some crazy-ass amateur showed up, whooped everyone’s behind, and sold his BBQ sauce by the jar. Went by the name Mermaid BBQ. And he’s back. Come to the Piazza and get filled up on professional and amateur offerings of Ribs, [...]
