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The Latest on the PLCB

Foobooz — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:07:26 +0000

There’s some progress to be reported on the PLCB Registered Malt or Brewed Beverages list. Flying Fish Exit 16, who’s debut was delayed by not being on the list, is now legal in Pennsylvania and Monday’s debut at McGillin’s has been rescheduled for this Monday between 6 and 8pm. Duvel Belgian Strong Golden Ale is also available [...]

Daily Specials Feature Old Time Classics

Foobooz — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:41:26 +0000

Plats du Jour, Spécialtiés du Jour, daily specials, no matter what you call them, they’re a new way to get some old time classics. Get comfortable with the special [Metro Philadelphia] Similar Posts:Free Wine At Du Jour When Does It Open? The Tax Man Cometh… Tuesday Night Royal Tavern 7th Anniversary

Amis Industry Night a Big Success

Foobooz — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:37:01 +0000

Amis one-time industry night on Monday was a rousing success with close to 300 people showing up. But will Marc Vetri make it a regular event? Amis Industry Night a Success; Could it happen monthly? [Meal Ticket] Similar Posts:Industry Night at Amis Marc Vetri, A Wiz Wit Guy In Pursuit Of Ale Tale of the Tape: Amis A Peek Inside Amis

Quick Bites

Foobooz — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:29:24 +0000

We’ve got the menu for 500°, the Sansom Street burger spot coming on March 23rd from Rouge’s Rob Wasserman. Basic burgers are under $6 and you can have it your way, even if that means rare. [Menu (PDF)] The Capogiro on Passyunk Avenue is aiming to reopen for the season on Friday, March 19th. [Grub Street] Argan Moroccan [...]

Tonight

Foobooz — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:13:25 +0000

There are a few tables available at Bibou this evening and Coq au Vin is on the menu. Bibou [Official Site] Similar Posts:Bibou Praised Last Second Restaurant Week Spots Bibou One Of GQ’s Ten Best What’s Not To Love At Bibou How Many Bells for Bibou?

Adam Erace Crowns Fave at Paesano’s

Foobooz — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:14:09 +0000

Adam Erace reviews the new Paesano’s at 9th and Christian. He recounts the well-known sandwiches of the original Girard Avenue location and crowns his favorite at this Italian Market newcomer. That distinct honor belongs to the Gustaio—which is more wrap than sandwich—featuring house-made merguez. The Sriracha-laced lamb sausage is a minefield of citrusy coriander seed that [...]

Philadining Visits Ro-Zu

Foobooz — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:54:10 +0000

Photo via The Philadining Blog Philadining gets an early taste of Todd Dae Kulper’s sushi at Ro-Zu and he has good things to say regarding the dishes he tried. Ro-Zu – New sushi in Queen Village [The Philadining Blog] Similar Posts:First Dinner At Yakitori Boy Philadining Hits The Buzzing Around the Web: New Spots A Feast at Han Dynasty The Ugly American

Some News that Doesn’t Suck Regarding PLCB

Foobooz — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:20:21 +0000

Jack Curtin points out that some of the wrongly seized beer has already been returned to Leigh and Brendan. Also, according to today’s PLCB registered brands page, Russian River Pliny the Younger and Supplication Ale are legal in Pennsylvania. Similar Posts:More on Bar Raids More On PLCB Raids Tonight The Latest on the PLCB “Unregistered Beers” Get Local Bars Raided

Government for the People….

Foobooz — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:00:20 +0000

Following on the footsteps of the PLCB mess comes this L&I saga from Good Food Market in Chestnut Hill regarding their prepared foods case. Why Can’t Good Food Market Just Serve The Neighborhood What It Wants? [Good Food Market Blog] Good Food Market [Official Site] Similar Posts:Manny’s Place Opens In Valley Forge Yet Another Restaurant Week Mom & Daughter Restaurant Monday [...]

More On PLCB Raids

Foobooz — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:19:29 +0000

Don Russell and Bob Warner have more on the State Police raid of Origlio Beverage in Northeast Philadelphia where Russian River Supplication was seized and Duvel, Hacker-Pschorr, Paulaner and Monk’s Cafe Ale were ordered not to be shipped. A comment on beer writer Lew Bryson’s Facebook page indicates that Shangy’s in Emmaus, PA (a big-time craft [...]

Indian Food Coming to WashWest

Foobooz — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:31:21 +0000

The former location of Shinju Sushi at 930 Locust Street has signs in the windows promising a new Indian restaurant, Mumbai Bistro. Kyle Saini, one of the partners involved in Mumbai Bistro says the fast-casual restaurant will specialize in Northern Indian specialties cooked fresh and served fast. The menu is not finalized but they are looking [...]

A Pig Primer in PW

Foobooz — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:01:03 +0000

Philadelphia Weekly goes hog wild this week with entire issue devoted to the succulent pig. Philadelphia: Snout to Tail Adam Erace and Tim McGinnis break down where to get every piece of the pig, from snout to tail. Praise the Lard What makes pork so good, it’s the Lard Almighty! Pearls Before Swine What to pair with your wonderful pig. Think Pig How [...]

Beer Raid Part II

Foobooz — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:42:28 +0000

Joe Sixpack has the latest on the PLCB’s crackdown on unregistered beer. Last night, Bureau of Liquor Enforcement agents and the State Police arrived at Origlio Beverage, the wholesale distributor that supplied some of the beer confiscated at Local 44, Memphis Taproom and Resurrection Ale House last week. They showed excellent taste in only confiscating the [...]

Tonight

Foobooz — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:05:49 +0000

Sly Fox is offering registered beers at Resurrection Ale House from 6 to 8pm. Come say hi to the Beer Lass. Similar Posts:Around The Web: Resurrection Edition “Unregistered Beers” Get Local Bars Raided Deals At Resurrection Ambitious Menu At Resurrection Tonight

The Making of the Franklin Drink Menu

Foobooz — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:27:04 +0000

This week in Philadelphia Magazine’s Restaurant Club Newsletter. The Making of a Menu: the Franklin Yesterday, The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co. unveiled its third drink menu — with 25 new drinks. Think creating new drinks is all about throwing stuff in shaker? Think again. Dinner With … Rich Furino, New GM of Del Frisco’s The Center City steakhouse has [...]

What’s Happening at Ansill?

Foobooz — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:17:09 +0000

There’s a liquor license application in the window of the former Ansill at 3rd and Bainbridge. The license is being transferred from David Ansill’s Smoking Squirrel LLC to Thatsa Nice Restaurant Partners. The rumor on PhillySpeaks is that it is going to be a Stephen Starr enterprise. As commenter Mithras points out, Thats a Nice [...]

Cochon Updates Menu

Foobooz — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:39:11 +0000

Tonight is Reach Out and Read in Queen Village and a number of restaurants are participating in raising money for a program that provides new books to children. Cochon, one of the participating restaurants has recently changed up its menu. Check out the menu after the jump. First Course Fried Oysters – fennel slaw, basil oil $12 Baby Arugula [...]

Quick Bites

Foobooz — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:05:58 +0000

Twenty Manning is getting a redo. The 10-year old Rittenhouse Square restaurant will close for a month. Gone will be the Asian fusion menu and in will be a more neighborhood friendly spot and perhaps a new name. [The Insider] Greg Ling is now in the kitchen at Paul and Meal Ticket has the revamped menu. [Meal [...]

Garrett Oliver Comes to Barclay Prime

Foobooz — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:44:17 +0000

Brooklyn Brewery’s Garrett Oliver will be hosting a beer dinner at Barclay Prime on Monday, March 15th. The six course menu will be paired with selections from Brooklyn including vintage Brooklyn Local 1, Local 2, Dark Matter and Black Chocolate Stout. The dinner is $125 per person and space is limited. Barclay Prime [Official Site] Brooklyn Brewery [...]

Beer Garden Goes In Front of Zoning Today

Foobooz — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:30:07 +0000

Stephen Starr’s beer garden will be going in front of the zoning board today and he has a supporter in William Reed, owner of Johnny Brenda’s. Update: The beer garden gets zoning approval. Starr now points towards Fishtown [Metro Philadelphia] Similar Posts:Of Beer Gardens and Pubs Johnny Brenda’s Gets Zoning Go Ahead Starr Going German With Bier Garten Neighborhood Meeting for [...]