Ticket Stubs: Meal Ticket Weekly Recap, April 16-20

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Ticket Stubs: Meal Ticket Weekly Recap, April 16-20

POSTED: Monday, April 23, 2012, 8:30 AM

Filed Under: Meal Ticket | Ticket Stubs

Monday, April 16

Our brains felt like fried eggs on Monday so we took the day off.

Tuesday, April 17

Vegan fast food joint Hip City Veg has opened in Center City.

Copabanana is expanding on South with an upscale addition called Redwood.

Four Corners' takeover of Ortlieb's Lounge is now open.

Wednesday, April 18

Early word on Bainbridge Street Barrel House coming to Sixth and Bainbridge.

The chicken pho at Café Thanh Thanh is something you need to eat immediately.

Pumpkin chef Chris Kearse is branching out on his own with a restaurant on East Passuynk.

Drink this immediately: Dark Horse's Reserve Special Black Ale.

Thursday, April 19

Check out CP's April 19 food section, including Felicia D's piece on cannabis cookery (complete with weed ice cream recipe!).

Pittsburgh-based chain Quaker Steak & Lube is opening three locations in Philly.

Friday, April 20

Matyson and Square Peg launch weekend brunch service.

Memphis Taproom's beer garden is open for the season.

The upcoming Honeygrow will exchange your PPA tickets for food vouchers.

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