We told you about it way back in May, but Philly’s First Annual Vendy Awards take place tomorrow at the Piazza. The even benefits The Food Trust, and there are few things better than great food for a great cause. The eight finalists competing tomorrow were the top vote-getters among dozens of vendors nominated through [...]
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Philly’s First Annual Vendy Awards Is Tomorrow
Aired July 8th, 2011 on Events, Street Food and competitions.0 CommentsPhiladelphia’s First Annual Vendy Awards
Aired May 23rd, 2011 on Awards, Street Food and competitions.0 CommentsOn July 9th, from 3-7PM at Piazza at Schmidts, the 1st Annual Philadelphia Vendy Awards will pit the city’s best street vendors against each other. The event will benefit The Food Trust, a nonprofit that strives to make healthy food available to all. Last year, three Philadelphia vendors participated in the New York Vendys, where [...]
The Ridiculousness Of The Dapper Dog’s Pickle
Aired April 12th, 2011 on Hot Dogs and Street Food.2 CommentsThe Dapper Dog, the hot dog vendors busted by the cops last month, have found themselves in a befuddling situation since then. The vendors, formerly stationed at Second and Poplar streets, were told that they had to close shop not because of their late hours of operation, but because of the street they were selling [...]
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Late last Saturday, police stopped two suspicious-looking men selling things to people around midnight in Northern Liberties. What were these dealers dishing out, you may ask? Hot dogs. Amidst all of the other crime in the city, the great PPD have decided to hone in on The Dapper Dog, the hot dog vendor that parks [...]
Flavors Of The Avenue Tickets On Sale Now
Aired March 11th, 2011 on Events, Festivals and Street Food.0 CommentsTickets are now available for the fifth annual Flavors of the Avenue on East Passyunk Ave. From noon to 5PM on April 30th, patrons can enjoy the diverse and delicious array of foods from all the great restaurants on East Passyunk Avenue. The two-block drag of the event runs from Dickinson to Morris, where the [...]
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Philadelphia Gets Some Love From Food Network, Cooking Channel
Aired March 10th, 2011 on Burgers, Street Food and TV.0 CommentsSeven local restaurants and restaurateurs are going to be featured on the Food Network and The Cooking Channel in the upcoming months. Chef, meat fanatic and host Rahm Fama’s Meat & Potatoes show on the Food Network scopes out the best places to get meat in the country, the show runs during the 10PM slot. [...]
Right Now At Love Park: Far From Home Food Truck
Aired February 17th, 2011 on Openings and Street Food.0 CommentsIt’s a beautiful day. Get off your bum, and go get some lunch at the Farm From Home Food Truck. These guys have some crazy concoctions cooking over at Love Park today until 3pm. Some things we’re curious to try are the Mac Dog (yes with mac n’ cheese on top), the Empanadas, the Mighty [...]
Tyson Bees Should Be Bringing Swarms Of People By The End Of The Week
Aired December 14th, 2010 on Chefs, Openings, Street Food and Trucks.0 CommentsThe test debut of Chef Tyson Wong Ophaso‘s Thai food truck, Tyson Bees, this weekend was a hit! He offered up four items: green curry chicken with jasmine rice; pork bun with pickled cucumber and hoisin; short rib taco; and edamame with ginger and lime zest. All were delicious, and we can’t wait for more! [...]
Just When You Thought Philly Already Had The Best Food Trucks…
Aired May 12th, 2010 on Celebrity Chefs, Latin, Openings and Street Food.0 CommentsAlong comes Philly’s own Dinnertime Demigod Jose Garces with his very own taco truck. According to MealTicket, Garces has brought home a truck that used to operate in Brooklyn (take that!) and plans to have his restaurant design guru Jun Aizaki work his magic on the truck design as well. No definite dates yet, but [...]
