Fans of HBO‘s Boardwalk Empire have been waiting for an all out freakout from Chalky White (aka Michael Kenneth Williams, aka Omar from The Wire) since he first appeared on the show. But on the list of things people thought he would lose his shit over, Hoppin’ John was somewhere down at the bottom, between [...]
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If Chalky White’s Wife Won’t Give Him Some Hoppin’ John, We Will
Aired October 17th, 2011 on Recipes, Soul Food and TV.1 CommentThis Evening: Country Honk At Pub & Kitchen
Aired November 24th, 2009 on Events and Soul Food.0 CommentsAre all of these incoming Thanksgiving vibes somehow still not down-home enough for you? Then maybe Pub & Kitchen’s 1st Annual Country Delight will hit the spot. Canned beer specials, fried chicken, stop us when you stop worrying about Obamunism. Pub & Kitchen, 1946 Lombard St. (215) 545-0350
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Come June 13th, Brewerytown is going to show the rest of us just what they got. That’s the day that their Art + Soul Food Festival jumps off. It’s an event intended to showcase the culture that has grown along West Girard like a pretty flower through a crack in the asphalt. The Art + [...]
You Wish You Had This Dish: Potatoes Au Gratin At Johnny Brenda’s
Aired March 19th, 2009 on Bars, Food Porn, Gastropubs, Sides and Soul Food.2 CommentsAfter a little while spent in what we’ll call “Taco Limbo,” the menu at Johnny Brenda’s has been given a complete overhaul in the last week or so, with JB’s/Standard Tap co-owner/chef Paul Kimport once again at the helm. This is a very, very good thing, as Kimport seems to naturally veer the gastropub type [...]
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Brain Trust: For The Love Of All That Is Right And Holy, People, Can We Find This Woman Some Fried Okra?
Aired February 5th, 2009 on Brain Trust, Sides and Soul Food.10 CommentsOne desperate Phoodie reader writes: “So you guys know food, and I love food. Any idea where to get some fried okra in this city?! I’d assume a bbq spot… if you have any idea, I’d LOVE to know. Thanks!” We feel your pain, lady. But we’ve got good news: Philly is getting a lot [...]
