Why Mitch Prensky isn’t listed when folks chatter about best-of-Philly hashslingers is still beyond us. Sure, his restaurant was originally touted as a small plates venue, which it never really was. Sure, he decided to open an eatery on a part of South Street that doesn’t usually attract foodie-types and lunch crowds. Screw all that. [...]
Archive for November, 2009
At first, we thought the $55-admission book release party tonight for The Naked Pint ($19.95, Perigee Trade) at Fork would mandate the same sort of things that the Naked Bike Ride included (sitting, nudity, sweating, general grotesqueness), but upon further inspection, we realize that this is not the case. Rather, The Naked Pint is a [...]
While we have the opportunity to enjoy grog fests, corn dog roundups, and IHOPs, the sad truth is that a lot of people don’t. The good news is that there are a lot of folks out there trying to fight the good fight. Memphis Taproom is getting all kinds of involved: They are supporting Manna’s [...]
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America’s Favorite Dumpling On A Stick: The Corndog
Aired November 12th, 2009 on Bad Food Writing, Carbs, Hot Dogs, Junk Food and Uncategorized.2 CommentsPhiladelphia is known for many things; sadly, we are not known for our corndogs. You’d think that Philly would be more of a corndog town; all of our trademark foods are unhealthy like corn dogs. Cheesesteaks, cream cheese, soft pretzels, and Breyers, and not a famous Philly corndog in sight. Corndogs seem to fit right [...]
Advance Warning: Philebrity’s Sailor Jerry Grog Parties
Aired November 12th, 2009 on Drinks and Events.0 CommentsAHOY MATEY! Say, you feel that chill in the air? We know what can cure it: A piping hot mug of delicious GROG. When prepared right, a cup of this stuff will simultaneously make you feel like all is right in the world AND peel paint off of walls. So join us, along with Sailor [...]
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Just Stick With Campbells, Donovan
Aired November 12th, 2009 on Animal Rights and Phoodies.0 CommentsDid anyone else cringe the first time that they saw this commercial? It’s bad enough everyone outside of Philadelphia thinks this guy is made out of glass, but does he have to broadcast it via IHOP commercials? Yes, we admit, it’s clear that the man is injury prone but showing him getting wrecked by a [...]
PYT Brunch: Curing Hangovers One Sammich At Time
Aired November 12th, 2009 on Bacon, Breakfast and Brunch.2 CommentsSo our pals at PYT have entered into the Saturday and Sunday bunch game and they’ve come armed with Philly’s obvious cheesesteak-in-waiting: Breffast sammiches. The new brunch menu is inspired by Philly lunch truck cuisine, but as you can tell from the picture, these are no ordinary bacon, egg and cheeses. The menu includes Hatfield [...]
For those of us who enjoy cooking, going out to eat is more than just having someone prepare food and clean up after you; it can be a way to add new ammo to our own culinary arsenal. Call it inspirational dining. For instance, the Pear Sauce at Honey’s (think apple sauce just with pears) [...]
How To: Green Beans With Apple Cider Redux
Aired November 11th, 2009 on Holidays, How To, In Season, Seasonal and Sides.0 CommentsHere in the Phoodie Test Kitchen, we’ve been doing a lot of thinking about the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and we’re going all the f out. By “all the f out,” we really mean that we’re trying our best to find a happy balance of tastiness and easy preparation. Since the sides of Thanksgiving are the [...]
Tonight’s Cocktail Menu At Philebrity Salon
Aired November 10th, 2009 on Drinks and Events.0 CommentsPreviously: Q&A/Dept. Of Wild Nepotism: Anders Larson, Official Philebrity/Phoodie Barkeep
