Tag: eating
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Recipe: Easy Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
Ingredients: Eight tomatillos, husked and washed One medium Spanish onion juice of half a lime olive oil garlic powder salt 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped parchment paper Process: Preheat oven to 400°. Cut the tomatillos and onion into halves and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cutting the…
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Mission Taqueria: Best Modern Mexican Tacos In Philadelphia With A Great Happy Hour Menu
A tight, brightly lit staircase will lead you to the spacious restaurant located on the second floor of their sister restaurant, Oyster House, at 1516 Sansom Street. Here you can find delicious tacos and authentic Mezcal. The location is perfect if you work in Center City and are looking for a great happy hour. The…
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Glory Beer Bar & Kitchen in Old City Philadelphia
Glory Beer Bar & Kitchen opened in September 2018 at 126 Chestnut Street. They pride themselves in being a “beer bar” with over 30 selections on tap and more than 20 bottles. Glory is a haven for beer aficionados, but don’t let the name fool you! The food is as mouthwatering as the beer! The…
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Gaul & Co. Malthouse: Philadelphia Meets Polish Tradition
Since the 1940’s Port Richmond and Bridesburg have been predominantly Polish communities. They’re thriving with Polish-owned businesses, such as bakeries and butchers who produce award-winning Polish delicacies. Gaul & Co. Malthouse in Port Richmond, Philadelphia has transformed bar food with a Polish influence. Located on an unassuming Port Richmond street (3133 Gaul Street), Gaul &…
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Love & Honey Fried Chicken in Northern Liberties
The winner of the Best of Philly Fried Chicken 2018 award sits at 1100 North Front Street in between the lively neighborhoods of Fishtown and Northern Liberties. There’s a subtle sweetness in the breading that pairs perfectly with the spices. The sweet and creamy honey butter compliments the gritty texture of the cornbread muffins. The…
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Zahav Modern Israeli
Zahav takes diners on a journey across cultures. The meal starts with the Salatim, an assortment of six daily vegetable salads. These small dishes foreshadowed what was to come later in the meal. The next course in the meal is the infamous hummus. You can’t go wrong with any of the three varieties: the Tehina,…
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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Beef Short Ribs
Crock Pots are a wonderful thing. They require simple preparation but keep the ingredients moist. This is the recipe. The red wine vinegar is very powerful and could be lowered to 1/2 cup for less intense flavor. Fat can be trimmed from the short ribs, but any residual fat will melt off. These go very well…
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Tacos: Authentic or Modern Mexican?
There has been a long debate over where the best tacos in Philadelphia are from. “Modern Mexican” restaurants have taken over Center City, but authentic Mexican lies mostly in South Philly. Authentic Mexican taquerias lean toward traditional meat, such as beef, pork, chicken, etc., while modern Mexican restaurants experiment with meats such as beef tongue…
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Upscale, Locally Sourced Comfort Food: Sandler’s on 9th
Sandler’s brings upscale comfort food to a casual dining setting in the Franklin, located at 834 Chestnut Street. They opened about a month ago on the corner of 9th and Chestnut. They recently obtained a liquor license and will begin serving alcohol in the coming weeks. The staff is personable and inviting. Not just our…
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La Cabra Brewing is the G.O.A.T.
This past weekend I visited La Cabra Brewing in Berwyn, PA (642 Lancaster Avenue, Berwyn, PA, 19312). They are located directly across from the Berwyn SEPTA Train Station, so it’s easily accessible through public transportation. They also have a parking lot in the back. There are two levels with a bar on each one. The…
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