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Philadelphia-based food blog featuring restaurant reviews, recipes, cooking tips, and general food commentary.
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Jul 02
I felt like having a burrito today. Instead of going to the MANY Mexican spots here in the Italian Market, I decided to make my own. I wanted a veggie burrito, but still wanted it to be hearty. Here’s what I came up with – turned out quit (read full article)
mexican
May 20
OK, that was a pretty lame subject line. And I realize that I am very far behind on my burger reviews. But move over burgers, I have a NEW obsession: Bánh mì! Bánh mì photo compliments of Taste on Tour Ever since moving to the Italian Market i (read full article)
banh mi, Vietnamese
Mar 16
I never did get to review Patou – which is where I dined during Restaurant Week. Been busy – as always – with other non-foodie pursuits, which is why this blog is often stagnant. I always say I’m going to change that. Oh wel (read full article)
burgers, Royal Tavern
Jan 17
It’s that time again for the Center City District’s Restaurant Week. This is an opportunity for Philly Foodies to try the best Center City restaurants have to offer but at a reasonable price. Between January 17-22 & 24-29, participati (read full article)
Center City, Restaurant Week, Restaurants
Jan 07
Bagel Spice Spice Up Your Life! If you’ve been following my tweets, you have seen me mention Bagel Spice numerous times. Bagel Spice is a blend of gourmet natural spices in a convenient jar! I mean, let’s face it, when you order an everyt (read full article)
bagel spice, bagels, everything bagel mix, everything bagel spice, flavor enhancers, Food Products, good eats, gourmet spice blend, gourmet topping blend, seasonings
Dec 31
Thanks for a great year, Philly Foodies! Looking forward to more food adventures with you in 2010. In the meantime…. Become a fan of Philly Grub on Facebook (read full article)
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Dec 04
I almost threw up in my mouth when I first read this over at Meal Ticket (originally posted by Grub Street Philadelphia). Like Phoodie says, all I gotta say is NO. (read full article)
Bobby Flay, Burger Palace, West Philly
Nov 27
Hey, that rhymes! Anyways… my friend Melanie, her Dad, and I checked out Bistro St. Tropez for Thanksgiving dinner. It was $35/per person (plus drinks, tax, and gratuity) and I felt that it was worth it! I am disgustingly full as I type this. I (read full article)
Bistro St. Tropez, buffet style dining, Center City, Center City Dining, Restaurants, reviews, thanksgiving
Sep 13
We all know that there is nothing more social than food. Cooking, eating, enjoying – our shared love of all things edible brings us together and gets us talking. Join us as we talk with some local food bloggers and restaurateurs who have been (read full article)
events, food bloggers, Foodies, Northern Liberties, social media
Sep 11
Just got this press release – I’ve always wanted to try Arctic Char. The Oyster House (1516 Sansom Street, 215-567-7683) has just received four, 10 pound Nunavut Arctic Char, a fish rarely available on the East Coast. Often described as (read full article)
Arctic Char, Center City, fish
Sep 04
On Wednesday, September 9 at 9 p.m., Pub & Kitchen (1946 Lombard Street, 215-545-0350) will celebrate its first birthday with $2 drafts, $3 glasses of “End of Summer” sangria and delicious Cape May Salt oysters for $1 each. Also, Executive (read full article)
birthdays, Center City, Pub & Kitchen, Restaurants
Sep 03
Hey folks! Sorry for the lack of posts lately, I have been slammed with my “day job”, so I have sadly neglected this blog! I got nothin’, but this apology right now. I’ll post again soon, promise. Until then, follow my tweet (read full article)
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Aug 18
Ellen Yin Leads Next Edible World Food Tour Fork Owner Creates Eclectic Walk First Person Arts has devoted itself to telling real-life Philadelphia stories. Many of those stories lie in the foods of the various neighborhoods of the city. For the n (read full article)
Edible World Food Tour, Ellen Yin, events, First Person Arts, Fork Restaurant, Nam Phuong, Restaurants, South Philadelphia
Aug 17
I haven’t used this service, but apparently there is a Community Sponsored Seafood service right here in Philadelphia. I got the scoop on Twitter today, of course. Otolith Sustainable Seafood is a family-owned business based in the Kensington s (read full article)
community sponsored food, community sponsored seafood, Local Food Resources, North Philly, Seafood, sustainable seafood
Aug 13
Thank you Mashable for including us on your list of Twitter Foodies! We’re a food-crazed bunch happy to share and discuss food with others. Click image to see list of other Foodies to follow! (read full article)
Foodies, Mashable, press, twitter, Twitter Foodies
Aug 13
I got an email today from Blog Catalog introducing me to a new recipe site they’ve developed called Half Hour Meals. This is Tony Berkman one of the owners of BlogCatalog. We just launched a new food site called Half Hour Meals and thought yo (read full article)
30 minute meals, Food Websites, half hour meals, quick meals, recipe sharing, Recipe Sites, Recipes
Aug 12
Veggie Trader A lot of people make fun of my Twitter “habit”, but just tonight I was informed, via Twitter, about a cool site called Veggie Trader. It’s a site where if you’re looking for local produce: you join, enter your zi (read full article)
community garden, Food Websites, General, home-grown veggies, Veggie Trader, veggies
Aug 09
I totally missed the show today, but thanks to Food Network Humor, I got the 411. Suddenly, I don’t feel so bad about missing it. Absolutely hilarious review! Food Network Humor Reviews $10 Dinners w/ Melissa d'Arabian (read full article)
Food Network, Food Network Humor, Food Network Star, Melissa d'Arabian, Ten Dollar Dinners
Aug 07
New IHOP in Center City A new IHOP will be opening in Center City Philly. The location is at Walnut & Juniper. They are currently taking applications for employment and interviewing at a temporary office on 16th Street (at Walnut) – next d (read full article)
Center City, Chefs, cooks, food service, food service jobs, front of house jobs, Jobs, Jose Garces, kitchen workers, Restaurants
Aug 06
Did y’all see this picture?! Gotta love that! Source: Meal Ticket (read full article)
Amusing, General, hoagies, Laura Ling, news, sandwiches