Wedge + Fig, which only opened a few months ago, has quickly become one of our favorite places. They want to be one of yours too, so they’re offering one hell of a deal. From now until the end of August, send an email to cheese@wedgeandfig.com and you will be emailed a code for a [...]
Archive for August, 2011
Matyson Proves Vanilla Doesn’t Have To Be Boring
Aired August 10th, 2011 on BYOB and Prix Fixe.0 CommentsThis week’s tasting menu at Matyson (37 South 19th Street) is designed to show that vanilla doesn’t always mean bland or plain. The $45 Prix fixe menu does not include tax, beverage, or gratuity and features: Corn & Lobster “Cappucino” Black pepper corn muffin, vanilla honey Shaved Summer Melon Serrano ham, fried manchego, arugula, saffron-vanilla [...]
Di Bruno Bros.’ Zeke Recaps The Cheesemonger Invitational
Aired August 9th, 2011 on Cheese.0 CommentsDi Bruno Bros. recently sent Zeke from their 9th Street store to The Cheesemonger Invitational, where he did Philadelphia proud and placed fourth. Check out the video above for Zeke’s recap of the Invitational, talks his favorite cheeses, and shows off his cheese tattoos.
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This Saturday, Nodding Head Brewery and Restaurant (1516 Sansom Street, 2nd Floor) is going to prove that blondes have more fun. The Fun With Blondes event highlights the varying flavors in beers of similair colors (namely blonde). The pay as you go event goes from 3PM to 6PM and features: Ich Bin Ein Berliner Weisse, [...]
The Twisted Tail Opens Its Doors
Aired August 8th, 2011 on Bars, Liquor, Openings and Soul Food.0 CommentsOver at 509 South 2nd Street, which formerly housed Kildare’s, there is a new southern inspired burbon house & juke joint in town. The Twisted Tail, which opened for lunch today and will be opening for brunch on Sunday, features southen style food cooked over a charcoal grill, over 50 types of bourbon, and space [...]
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Because You Know You Will Watch: Here Is Andy Warhol, Eating A Whopper
Aired August 8th, 2011 on Burgers, Junk Food and Phoodies.1 CommentAndy Warhol eating a burger from Pierre BIZEUL on Vimeo. From “66 Scener fra Amerika,” Jørgen Leth. Denmark, 1982.
We mentioned it back in June, but the Night Market is coming to Mount Airy tonight. Expect a can’t-be-missed market featuring tostadas, local beers, burritos, ice cream sandwiches and everything in between. There will also be live music provided by NWX, UCC Royal Brass Band, Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble and Doc Gibbs and [...]
According to Oxfam, “In the last year, international food prices have reached record peaks. In many countries, high food prices have contributed to unrest, instability, violence and increasing inequality and poverty. While volatile food prices impact everyone, the impacts vary across the globe with the poorest and most vulnerable people often getting the shortest end [...]
Pennsylvania Dutch Festival Coming To Reading Terminal Market
Aired August 3rd, 2011 on Events and Festivals.0 CommentsThe 22nd Annual Pennsylvania Dutch Festival will be taking place at Reading Terminal Market from August 11th to August 13th. The three-day festival will take place in the Market’s Center Court seating area from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will feature the selling of handmade toys, brooms, woodcrafts, rugs, etc. but the food [...]
Percy Street Barbecue Offers Special “Can Of Wheat” Menu
Aired August 3rd, 2011 on Beer and Events.0 CommentsPercy Street Barbecue (900 South St.) boasts one of the city’s largest canned beers lists, and they’re going to use some of the best to pair with some great food in their “Can of Wheat” menu. Available on August 23 only, the $50 per-person four course feast will feature: Open faced Country Ham Sandwich with [...]
