Patrick Rodgers (you may remember him from this) spent sixteen years in the music industry, traveling all over the world, and it is on a trip to China where he fell in love with Uyghur cuisine. The Uyghur people, who live in the Xinjiang province of China, borrow some of their culinary influence from neighbors [...]
Archive for the 'Exclusive' Category
Phoodie.info And National Mechanics Present Rare Uyghur Cuisine
Aired October 27th, 2011 on Events, Exclusive and Prix Fixe.0 CommentsBreaking News: Skinner’s Dry Goods Purchased By Mac And Dee Of ‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’
Aired December 16th, 2009 on Exclusive and Openings.24 CommentsWe’ve heard rumblings around town that Rob McElhenney was looking to purchase a Philly watering hole. Latest rumor/truth is Skinner’s Dry Goods on Market Street, which used to be Anthony’s Tavern. A phone call placed to the proprietor of said joint got us the following conversation: Us: “So we hear Mac from It’s Always Sunny [...]
Breaking News: Marcie Turney To Open Barbuzzo
Aired August 31st, 2009 on Celebrity Chefs, Exclusive and Openings.1 CommentMarcie Turney and Valerie Safran of Bindi, Lolita, and now Verde fame are currently working on a new venture to fill the space next to Lolita. As of now, the name is Bar Bucco and the menu will be largely Mediterranean, which was her specialty when she slung hash at Audrey Claire in the far reaches [...]
ADVERTISEMENT
Taste Of The Nation Set To Return, Prompts Rampant Pavlovian Salivation
Aired July 16th, 2009 on Celebrity Chefs, Events and Exclusive.0 CommentsYou know the old rule of thumb about not visiting a restaurant on a Monday because it’s the day that chefs have off? On Monday, August 17, it will be especially true, as many of Philadelphia’s most prominent chefs will be using their “day off” to participate in the annual Taste of the Nation. You [...]
Phoodie Exclusive: Details On Varga Bar
Aired March 20th, 2009 on Exclusive, Gastropubs, Openings and first look.1 CommentWe’ve been anxiously awaiting details on the forthcoming Varga Bar, the newest addition to the Valanni/Mercato family of WashWest spots, at 10th and Spruce. Named after famed pin-up artist Alberto Vargas — that’s a sample of his work and, we assume, Varga Bar’s decorative vibe, at right — Varga Bar will be helmed by chef [...]
ADVERTISEMENT
You Heard It Here First: Restaurant Week in Fishtown/Port Richmond/East Kensington
Aired February 25th, 2009 on Events, Exclusive and specials.3 CommentsGod we love the rare instance when a food event actually has a decent logo. Hey, we live and work in Fishtown, so don’t tell us that the idea of a Fishtown Restaurant Week sounds strange to you. We’re the ones who’ve been living on Arctic Splash and Zayda’s Pickles and Pizza Pretzels since the [...]
The Real Deal: El Camino Packs A Punch
Aired December 22nd, 2008 on BBQ, Exclusive, Mexican, Openings, first look and reviews.6 CommentsCollin Flatt takes a stroll towards the Mexas border and finds flavor that’s as subtle as a brawlin’ drunk gaucho. El Camino Real gives us the horns in a big way.
Latin Evolution: A Q&A With Jose Garces
Aired September 15th, 2008 on Celebrity Chefs, Events, Exclusive and Recipes.4 CommentsCollin Flatt takes a breather in between swigs of Sagardo Cider to talk to his favorite, our favorite, celebrichef about his new book and launchin’ luncheon.
You’re Not Allowed To Know What John McCain Ate At The Devon Seafood Grill
Aired September 3rd, 2008 on Exclusive and Phoodies.1 CommentWhen we heard yesterday that embattled fetus lover/next president of the United States (to make us want to move to Canada) John McCain supped on Labor Day at the Devon Seafood Grill, the first thing we did was hit up their publicist to find out, you know, what winners eat. The dude was kind enough [...]
Talula’s Table Kitchen
Aired August 15th, 2008 on Exclusive, Farming, In The Burbs and Phoodies.0 Comments Collin Flatt spends an evening in the kitchen of the hottest restaurant in America. He finds a family as honest and fresh as the food they prepare. Lots of pics and words after the jump.
