When Only Crepes Will Do
We grew up with crepes as a special Sunday treat, but quickly learned to make them ourselves so that we could have them for say, breakfast on a Saturday with a simple fruit spread, or dinner on a weeknight...
We grew up with crepes as a special Sunday treat, but quickly learned to make them ourselves so that we could have them for say, breakfast on a Saturday with a simple fruit spread, or dinner on a weeknight...
Alright, people. We've got lots of details on the upcoming Pub & Kitchen, located at 20th & Lombard in the former Chaucer's Tabard Inn space, courtesy of The Clog. Jonathan McDonald, formerly of Snackbar, will be at the helm and...
Headhouse Square Belgian restaurant Zot recently hosted the amazing "Flintstones Dinner." That night, Zot skipped on moules frites and Jupiler to serve a menu of exotic meats including African lion, python, yak and black bear. The excellent food blogger...
For all those in the service industry, we just got word that Triumph Brewing Company holds "Server Rant Nights" on Sundays from 9pm to midnight. The server who has the worst (or best) horror story wins a $20 gift card,...
Celeb restaurateur around town Jose Garces is opening a gourmet Peruvian restaurant in the old 707 space. Over at The Clog, A.D. Amorosi reports: It's gonna feature a ceviche bar with displays. "I plan to spend a good amount of...
Something old, something new: Recently closed NoLibs resto Azure will be reopening as a brand-spankin'new Mexican restaurant called Cantina Dos Segundos in July. The team behind the restaurant, Dave Frank and Stephen Simons, are also the owners of the Royal...
• Liz Petersen of A Full Plate Cafe is opening a new NoLibs pizzeria (right down the street!) called "Home Slice" that will serve vegan cheese and veggie cheesesteaks in addition to the usual mozzarella/pepperoni arsenal. Fans of Gianna's...
Another day, another Starbucks murder in Philadelphia. Beau Zabel, a 23-year-old barrista at the Starbucks on Fourth & South, was killed on early Sunday morning by a shooter on the 800 block of Ellsworth Street. Police believe he was murdered...
It's official. Continuing our summer of restaurant closings (Azure/Sansom Street Oyster House/etc.), grand dame 215 icon Striped Bass is closing its doors this fall. The 14-year-old restaurant, which survived Neil Stein's downfall and became Stephen Starr's anchor resto in the...
Big news about a certain Center City institution. The Sansom Street Oyster House has closed. Michael Klein has the scoop: Sansom Street Oyster House is closed, and owner Cary Neff is not talking about it. He filed for bankruptcy protection...
Sad (but expected) news — Rick's Steaks is leaving Reading Terminal Market. Inquirer: " Olivieri, whose family has operated from a prime window location on the market's 12th Street side since 1982, said he would reopen at another Center City...
Today could be the day the fate of Rick's Steaks is decided. Proceedings begin today between owner Rick Olivieri, his attorney and Reading Terminal Market reps in Common Pleas Court: Olivieri said this morning it's possible the judge will steer...
Back in April, we wrote about a special all pork dinner over at Marc Vetri's Osteria over on North Broad/almost-North Philly/Greater CCP District/whatever. Well, Philadining went. The picture above is of the meal's centerpiece, spit-roasted baby pig with patate...
This past weekend, we hopped up to Bart Blatsein-land (aka Liberties Walk) for dinner at Bar Ferdinand. The weather was nice and people were out, so it seemed like a good time to check out the goods. Along with a...
A fun fact we just learned: Center City bar TA Flannery's is owned by the family of Kate Flannery, aka Meredith Palmer on The Office. As a blogger for Tvguide.com, Flannery described the family connection for readers of the...
First things first. Due to the ethical considerations involved in the consumption of foie gras, restaurants in Philadelphia have been picketed over the past few years for serving the dish. While we respect the opinions of those who choose...
Over at Food & Drinq, Michael Klein just let us know that longstanding Northern Liberties restaurant Azure closed on Monday night. Here's what the good man had to say: "Talk on the street is that owner Bob Bitros has retired...
Opening day for Eric Ripert's new 10 Arts is tomorrow morning. Because we love you, here's the press release: 10 Arts, the new Eric Ripert restaurant (helmed by a lady chef!) in the Ritz-Carlton is opening tomorrow (Tuesday 5/20). Prepare...
Time for Americanized bento boxes: Center City's Solefood is offering "lunch boxes" that sure sound like bento to us. Here's the official word from the restaurant: The “Lunch Box” at SoleFood will satisfy the soul and mid-day cravings without leaving...
Barely a week ago, we ran a post that alluded to the curse of 1420 Locust Street. The space formerly held barbecue restaurant The Smoked Joint and Toni's Bistro... and was well-known for restaurants opening and closing within a year....