>>>The team behind Union Transfer is bringing a beer garden to the riverfront, just north of the Ben Franklin Bridge. [The Insider] >>>Hot wings? Psssh. Try hot wing cookies. [Meal Ticket] >>>The former Almanac Market (900 North 4th Street) is very close to opening as the Latin-inspired Chismosa Cafe. [Foobooz]
Archive for January, 2012
Food Blob: Riverside Beers, Chicken Cookies, and Latin Cafes
Aired January 31st, 2012 on Food Blob.0 CommentsUser’s Manual: Sammy Chon’s KTownBBQ
Aired January 31st, 2012 on Korean and User's Manual.1 CommentThe Pork Bulgogi Dolsot at Sammy Chon’s. Guh. About a month ago, we told you about the opening of the new outpost of Sammy Chon’s KTownBBQ, which, at long last, has put Korean BBQ into Chinatown. Now, after two visits that made us various combinations of excited/stuffed/damn-near-post-coital sleepy, we’re happy to roll them out as [...]
Matyson’s Chinese New Year Tasting Menu Is No Drag
Aired January 31st, 2012 on Asian Fusion, Prix Fixe, Tasting Menus and specials.0 CommentsFresh off his experiment with Roundeye Noodle Bar over the weekend, Matyson chef Ben Puchowitz continues to forge ahead with Asian flavors. Take a look at what’s on offer this Year of The Dragon-themed menu this week: “Monday, January 30- Thursday, February 2 Celebrating the Chinese New Year: The Year of the Dragon Good Fortune [...]
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Here’s What Some Of Your Favorite Establishments Are Offering On Super Bowl Sunday
Aired January 31st, 2012 on Events.0 CommentsWe already mentioned what Lemon Hill has planned for the big game this weekend, but what about everywhere else? Here are some other places that have some Super Bowl specials to keep you interested even if the game doesn’t. >>>Revolution House (200 Market Street) will offer $4 drafts, $2.50 domestic craft beers, and mussels, tater [...]
Paris Wine Bar to Bring Visions of Starry Nights to Fairmount
Aired January 30th, 2012 on Openings.0 CommentsLondon Grill is going French style with an intimate, 50-seat Paris Wine Bar, opening Thursday, February 9th at 2303 Fairmount, a sister-in-spirit to the established restaurant by Terry Berch McNally and Chef Michael McNally. “Six wines will be offered ‘on draught,’ tapped from kegs that have been specially filled by the winemakers for Paris Wine [...]
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>>>Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown spoke to City Paper about her proposed later happy hour. [Meal Ticket] >>>The very talented Hawk Krall has designed the new shirts for the Khyber Pass Pub, and they are (as expected) pretty awesome. [Foobooz] >>>Craig LaBan will be awarding five four-bell reviews this Sunday, as he names his top picks [...]
Next Friday, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant Chestnut Hill (8400 Germantown Avenue) will debut their newest beer, and one of our favorite brew names of all time: Oompa Loompa Stout. It will be Iron Hill Chestnut Hill’s first ever beer event, and employees will be dressed as Oompa Loompas (orange skin, green hair and all) [...]
Fishtown’s Family-Friendly Fare Ready To Go
Aired January 30th, 2012 on BYOB, Ice Cream, Openings and Pizza.0 CommentsAccording to hiddencityphila.org, plans for a freshly rehabbed Frankford-Girard area will see abandoned buildings transformed into a cluster of local fooderies and shops, while preserving its residential vibe. Next spring, NoLibs’ Domani Developers are slated to open a pizza shop, Pizza Brain, Little Baby’s Ice Cream, and an indoor, year-round farmers market in the old [...]
Start The Week Of Right With Delicious Homemade Protein Bars
Aired January 30th, 2012 on Recipes.0 CommentsWe found this Low Fat Protein Bar Recipe over the weekend, in hopes of eating a little better this week. This recipe is super simple, and it’s pretty awesome to have two dozen freshly made bars in the house, instead of a box from the grocery store, which can get really pricey. The nice thing [...]
Need a Midday Monday Mediterranean Fix? Green Olives Cafe Is Now Open!
Aired January 30th, 2012 on Mediterranean and Openings.0 CommentsGreen Olives Cafe opened today at 1941 East Passyunk Avenue. EPA’s Facebook page mentions excellent espresso, so we’re headed down there today to try it out. Green Olives is open 7am Mon-Fri and 10am Sat & Sun til 11pm daily, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner (and baked goodies). “Lunch menu includes falafel, shawarma & kabob [...]
