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Hitachino Nest On Draft

Foobooz — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:59:32 +0000

Our favorite moment of last year’s Beer Week had to be the Hitachino Nest tasting at Jose Pistola’s. The beers on draft were just outstanding and meeting brewer Mikio Kiuchi was pretty cool too. He seemed to genuinely appreciate our enthusiasm. An enthusiasm that included us begging everyone in our cell phone to come out [...]

Eyeball Bender From the Past

Foobooz — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:51:33 +0000

Recognize the corner spot in this 1960 photograph? Similar Posts:Eyeball Bender From the Past Eyeball Bender From The Past Bongo Express Leads To Happy Hour Eyeball Bender Eyeball Bender

Expanding Hours & More at the Piazza

Foobooz — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:37:27 +0000

Swift Half is adding weekend brunch tomorrow. It’ll start with a small menu but will include biscuits and gravy. Perfect for those days when the Standard Tap isn’t offering theirs. Also new at the Swift is a menu of $2 bar snacks. Look for fried pickles, homemade pretzels, deviled eggs and marinated olives. P.Y.T. is adding [...]

BYOEP at Pub & Kitchen

Foobooz — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:37:01 +0000

Pub & Kitchen is going country next Tuesday, the 24th of November. Starting at 9pm the 20th and Lombard bar is putting on their ten-gallon hats, slipping into their cowboy boots and celebrating a “Country Delight” night. There will be awful country music like Garth Brooks, Toby Keith, Alan Jackson, Reba McIntire and more (Bring [...]

News For Those Who Like Bad News

Foobooz — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:50:39 +0000

We received word Zot closed last weekend, we didn’t remember till Michael Klein posted about it last night. Next door neighbor Madam Saito of Le Champignon de Tokio says she will be take over. [The Insider] Also buried on our iPhone, Benny the Bums at the Holiday Inn Stadium has closed. Evidently a scene in Always [...]

Top Chef Episode 12- Culinary Olympics

Anthony Sica — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:19:56 +0000

This was the final week in Las Vegas for the chefs before they head off to Napa for the finals of Top Chef. They had one of their toughest challenges creating Bocuse d’Or presentation platters for Thomas Keller and an impressive panel of guest judges. Dishes, details, and results after the jump. QUICKFIRE Create a [...]

Tonight, Beaujolais Nouveau

Foobooz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:59:11 +0000

Much of the wine world goes crazy today with the release of Beaujolais Nouveau even if some people say it is vintastic craptastic. Tria is offering a “juicy” Dupueble Beaujolais Nouveau 2009 for $5 at both their locations. Fork is offering a Beaujolais Nouveau tasting from 6 to 7pm for $15. Similar Posts:Wacky Over Wine Waaah! Tria G-Ho [...]

Mercy, Mercy, More Percy

Foobooz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:34:23 +0000

Photo via City Paper We realize that we’re running the risk of driving everyone nuts with Percy Street Barbecue coverage but feel these are two well written stories about the South Street barbecue spot that are worth checking out.Philadelphia Magazine’s Ashley Primis accompanied the Percy Streeters on their tour of Texas and City Paper’s Drew Lazor [...]

Vetri Lives Up To The Hype

Foobooz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:21:42 +0000

The Atlantic’s Ezekiel Emanuel reviews Vetri and as his title says, the Italian restaurant delivers. Then came one of Vetri’s signature dishes: spinach gnocchi with brown butter. The four bright green gobs resting in brown liquid and covered in cheese were–as we were warned–rich. Each bite was thick and creamy and tasted like it had 1,000 [...]

Dumpling Throwdown at Kong

Foobooz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:49:31 +0000

We love ourselves some Asian dumplings and tonight Kong is offering 10 varieties for 50 cents a piece. Check out all the varieties after the jump. Edamame and Tofu Spinach dumpling wrapper, pan fried Curried Vegetable cabbage, edamame, asparagus, shiitake Three Way Pork Chinese bacon, braised pork, ground pork Sweet Potato, Bacon and Green Apple maple-soy dipping sauce Mongolian Lamb pickled eggplant, toasted [...]

Nacho Crawl!

Foobooz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:40:09 +0000

NachosNY.com is just what it sounds like, a nacho site out of New York. They review nachos and offer “Chos Before Hoes” t-shirts. Lee Frank who runs the site is originally from Philadelphia and is going to be hosting a “curated” nacho crawl here on Saturday, November 28th. $10 will get you nachos at the [...]

Paul, A Worthy Honor

Foobooz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:30:32 +0000

Trey Popp visits Paul, the Pine Street BYOB from sisters Effie Bouikidis-Schweich and Christina Jimenez. The restaurant is named for their late father, Paul Bouikidis. Popp finds that the cooking of chef Joshua Noh would make the daughters’ father proud. There’s a lot to like about Noh’s cooking, in particular his willingness to impart some chili [...]

Marc Vetri, A Wiz Wit Guy

Foobooz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:45:15 +0000

We would have guessed Marc Vetri was a roast pork guy. But wiz wit it is. And for a guy whois opening a new restaurant this winter, Amis and already has Osteria and Vetri, he seems to have time to enjoy Philadelphia and the countryside too. Among his favorite restaurants to dine at: Amada Morimoto Zahav Meme Bibou Xochitl Blackfish Talula’s Table With Love [...]

Royal Tavern Doing It Again

Foobooz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:11:37 +0000

The Royal Tavern’s burger and beer bash was such a mob scene on Tuesday that they’re doing it again tonight. Also on the menu tonight is the most voted for special, the Smoked Duck Club. Specials start at 5pm. Royal Tavern [Official Site] Similar Posts:Royal Tavern 7th Anniversary Royal Named Top PA Burger Tonight McDuff Tries A Royal Burger Vegetarian Night [...]

Quick Bites

Foobooz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:57:20 +0000

Pat Bombino’s location at 9th and Catharine is going to be reborn as Wishing Well Public House. Scrapple topped Shame burger? Oh my. [Grub Street] Al Paris who has been involved in Zanzibar Blue, Rococo, Guru, Mantra and the aforementioned Pat Bombino’s among others is the new Executive chef at the Public House where he has [...]

Tonight

Foobooz — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:34:31 +0000

Tonight it’s the Philadelphia Magazine Weekender Happy Hour at Square 1682. It kicks off at 5pm with $3 whiskey punch and free snacks from the kitchen. First 25 to show and mention the Weekender get free bubbly. Tonight!: Weekender Happy Hour at Square 1682 [Philadelphia Magazine] Similar Posts:Best Of Philly Day Tonight Tonight, the Lounge at Chifa Tonight Thursday Best Of [...]

PW’s Food & Drink Issue All About The Drinks

Foobooz — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:54:03 +0000

Philadelphia Weekly’s cover story this week is all about drinking. PW comes up with its list of the top 15 drinks in the city, bartender likes and dislikes, absinthe based cocktails and even hangover cures. Philly’s Top 15 Drinks [Philadelphia Weekly] Bartenders Hate You [Philadelphia Weekly] PW’s Guide to Hangover Cures [Philadelphia Weekly] Similar Posts:Must-Eats, The Contest The Tax Man Cometh… More [...]

Tale of the Tape: Hawthornes

Foobooz — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:23:36 +0000

Today saw the opening of Hawthornes at the corner of 11th and Fitzwater. Chris Fetfatzes and Heather Annechiarico are behind the eatery, bruncherie and bottle shop. The Fetfatzes family also own Bella Vista Beer Distributors across the street. The Space The corner space has been completely redone from its warehouse past. Hardwood floors Wood fireplace Living room feel Takeout and prepared [...]

Tonight On Top Chef

Foobooz — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:09:49 +0000

Just five chefs remain and tonight they try to impress Thomas Keller. Similar Posts:French Laundry Chef Coming To Free Library Garces Falls At James Beard Awards Tonight Top Chef Episode 12- Culinary Olympics BBQ Challenge Tonight

Deals At Resurrection

Foobooz — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:56:03 +0000

Here’s a new deal for the Recession Specials. Starting this Sunday Resurrection Ale House is offering a three-course dinner fro $25. The deal is available Sunday through Wednesday and there are some new menu options to choose from including grilled pork loin, vegan sloppy Joe and mussels Puttanesca. In other deals, Sunday through Wednesday after 11pm [...]