Archive for April, 2010
Flashback: Thriftway In 1988 (Was Exactly The Same As It Is Now)
Aired April 13th, 2010 on Phoodies.2 CommentsThis Thursday, April 15 at 6:30 pm, Philly will be treated to some Asian-French fusion. No, not Vietnamese hoagies! Jean Trimbach, a 12th generation member of the winemaking family behind Domaine Trimbach will be visiting Morimoto to take part in a tasting menu featuring dishes created by Morimoto’s chefs to complement Trimbach’s wines. Monsieur Trimbach [...]
Solomonov And Katz Team Up, Moroccan-Style
Aired April 12th, 2010 on Celebrity Chefs and Events.0 CommentsHoly culinary collabos! Mémé’s David Katz is going to be cooking with Michael Solomonov at Zahav on Wednesday, May 12. That night, Solomonov will be putting his unique spin on Katz’s Moroccan-Jewish family recipes for a special “One Night in Morocco” Feast. The menu includes several family-style courses… Salatim (salads) such as cooked and raw [...]
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Several readers have reported that The Spice Corner, a 30-year veteran of the Italian Market and self-proclaimed largest spicery in Pennsylvania, is currently closed, displaying a sign that a problem between them and the city led to the closure. It appears that this has been going on for a few months already, and customers are [...]
New University City Farmers’ Market This Summer
Aired April 12th, 2010 on Farming, Locavore, Openings, Seasonal and Uncategorized.0 CommentsThere’s a new farmers’ market coming to West Philly his summer. Organized by a partnership of the University City District, The Food Trust, The Rotunda, and Inland American Retail Management, it’s going to take place in front of The Radian (3925 Walnut Street) every Friday in June and July from noon until 2 pm. In [...]
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Sustainable Seafood Dinner At Bar Ferdinand
Aired April 12th, 2010 on Events, Seafood and Tapas.0 CommentsAt 8pm on Sunday, April 25, NoLibs tapas hotspot Bar Ferdinand will be holding a special dinner featuring seafoods provided by River & Glen, a Warminster-based company that specializes in sustainable and artisan fish and meat. Chef David Kane’s menu is slated to include lots of gastronomical gems, including Mystic Oysters Three Ways; Bouchot Mussels [...]
Wilco Burger Quite Possibly The Most Interesting Wilco-Related Project Of The Last Three Years
Aired April 7th, 2010 on Burgers.1 CommentOh, don’t make that face, you thought Wilco (The Album) was a snoozefest, too. But we still have love for Chicago’s favorite sons, so we’ll go for a Wilco Burger, this week’s featured burger at P.Y.T. What is it? “A juicy beef patty, top it with Asiago Cheese, then top it with a grilled Bratwurst. [...]
Behold: Yesterday, the presumed-late (and definitely great) local soda flavor of yore Champ Cherry was officially re-introduced to the good people of Philadelphia by Amazing Beverages of Jenkintown. And lo, it was good. We know that’s a big picture, but hey: It’s a big flavor. We can’t wait to slam one of these.
It’s A Historic Day: Citywide Menu Labeling Law Goes Into Full Effect
Aired April 1st, 2010 on Animal Rights.3 CommentsThis in from City Hall this afternoon: “Philadelphia, April 1, 2010 – Today Mayor Michael A. Nutter and Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown marked the first day that the citywide menu labeling law goes into full effect. This legislation was sponsored by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown and passed by City Council in November of 2008. It mandates [...]
