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Brew (1900 S. 15th St.) commemorates 12 months in official beer-boutique business this coming Monday, March 21. (Remember all the insanecrazybananas shit leading up to this point? We salute you, Brew.) And they're celebrating in style with a very limited tapping of Pliny the Younger, aka THE MOST AMAZING BEER IN THE HISTORY OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM OMG IT'S SO GOOD ONE SIP CAN CURE OSTEOPOROSIS AND A SINGLE DROP CAN BRING A DEAD WOODLAND CREATURE BACK TO LIFE the very highly regarded cult-following brew from Russian River. They're busting the beer out at 9 p.m. on the 21st, selling 8-ounce pours for $8 each. Obviously it's going to kick fast, but here's a little tip to make sure you get yours ...
Fair Food's Brewer's Plate, which brings together Philly restaurants and area brewers for what is typically one of the most swoonworthy food events of the entire year, goes down this Sunday, March 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Penn Museum (3260 South St.). Though a handful of VIP tix remain, general admission is sold the eff OUT. Lucky for you, then, that Meal Ticket's got two pairs of GA tix we want to give away!
Here's what you do to win: If you're not already registered to comment on the new-look MT, do so by clicking the "Post a comment" link below. Set yourself up, and then WRITE US ONE SENTENCE ABOUT WHY YOU DESERVE THESE TIX. MAKE IT FUNNY, MAKE IT TOUCHING, MAKE IT SUBVERSIVE, MAKE IT BRIEF! DO THIS BEFORE 3 P.M. TODAY, FRIDAY, MARCH 11. After the deadline, we'll select our two favorite entries. Make sure you register with a legit email address that you actually check so we can contact you if you win.
Good luck!
UPDATE [3:34 p.m.]: Congrats to Meal Ticket commenters Bryanp and kitchenplay for snagging Brewer's Plate tix! Their winning sentences after the jump.
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Philadelphia is quickly becoming a nationwide destination for excellence when it comes to dining. While you, dear in-the-know Meal Ticket reader, already knew all about that, this morning, The James Beard Foundation dropped the science on the rest of the food world. The annual list of semifinalists for the JBF Restaurant and Chef Awards was posted earlier today, and the 215's presence on the list is palpable.
13th Street darling Barbuzzo snagged a well-earned spot on the "Best New Restaurant" list (while pastry chef Erin Stafford is listed for "Outstanding Pastry Chef"), accompanied by fellow 13th Streeter, Marc Vetri's Amis. Vetri and fellow all-star Jose Garces are both up for "Outstanding Chef" noms, and Vetri's namesake flagship up for "Outstanding Restaurant" and "Outstanding Service." Garces' recent Iron Chef challenger, Zahav's Michael Solomonov, also received a nod for "Best Chef Mid-Atlantic."
Peep the complete list of locals who made the pre-cut cut after the jump!
BEST NEW RESTAURANT Amis (412 S. 13th St.) Barbuzzo (110 S. 13th St.) OUTSTANDING CHEF Jose Garces (Amada, 217 Chestnut St.) Marc Vetri (Vetri, 1312 Spruce St.) OUTSTANDING PASTRY CHEF Carla Gonçalves (Koo Zee Doo, 614 N. Second St.) Erin Stafford (Barbuzzo, 110 S. 13th St.) OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT Vetri (1312 Spruce St.) OUTSTANDING RESTAURATEUR Stephen Starr, Starr Restaurants (Alma de Cuba, Barclay Prime, Buddakan, Butcher & Singer, The Continental, The Continental Mid-town, The Dandelion, El Rey, El Vez, Granite Hill at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Jones, Makota, Morimoto, Parc, Pizzeria Stella, Pod and Steak 954) OUTSTANDING SERVICE Lacroix at The Rittenhouse Hotel (210 W. Rittenhouse Square) Vetri (1312 Spruce St.) OUTSTANDING WINE SERVICE Tria (123 S. 18th St.; 1137 Spruce St.) RISING STAR CHEF OF THE YEAR Lee Styer, Fond (1617 E. Passyunk Ave.) BEST CHEF: MID-ATLANTIC Pierre Calmels (Bibou, 1009 S. Eighth St.) David Gilberg (Koo Zee Doo, 614 N. Second St.) Adán Saavedra (Paloma, 763 S. Eighth St.) Michael Solomonov (Zahav, 237 St. James Place) For a complete list of nation-wide semifinalists, head over to jamesbeard.org. A panel of judges will be narrowing this list down to the best of the best over the next month, and on March 21, the JBF will be live-tweeting the nominees leading up to the main event in May. Stay tuned! Is there anyone else whose name you would have liked to see on this list? Who do you think will make it to the next round? We want to hear your thoughts share them in the comments!
I would have liked to see Kanella and Konstantinos Pitsillides getting some mentions!
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I am pretty sure Erin Stafford was never the pastry chef @ Barbuzzo.
Couldn't agree more Emily.
I am not dissapointed if ,I never been nominated. The only thing I know is that Iam an active chef who loves to cook for my beloved customers. That gives me a great satisfaction,...a lot more than a nomination. Kanella has no PR machine to play with. All our energies and budget goes towards good food and good service I am happy that Pierre(Bibou)been nominated,and Steven Starr. I need to go now.I need to cook Konstantinos
I am SO happy to see that Erin Stafford was recognized!
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For more than 10 years, Food & Wine has scoured the country for original, creative and talented chefs to determine its annual lineup for the magazine's "Best New Chef" award. This year, they've turned it around on you to lavish one region-specific standout with the title of The People's Best New Chef. Philadelphia's savvy exists within the Mid-Atlantic realm, where four very familiar chef faces can be found among six other guys and gals from the region. Food & Wine urges voters to decide based upon genuine dining experiences in candidates' establishments to judge the food, and nothing else.
Philly chefs in the running include: Pierre Calmels, classicFrench chef, formerly of Le Bec-Fin and now owner/operator of Bibou; David Gilberg of Northern Liberties' Portuguese BYOB Koo Zee Doo; Italian chef Jeff Michaud of Osteria; and Blackfish's seafood-obsessed chef/owner, also hailing from Le Bec-Fin and Vetri, Chip Roman. Show your Philly boys some love! The winner will be featured in the July issue of Food & Wine. Get a little more cozy with your candidates and most importantly, vote here.
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Any loyal patron of Oscar's (1524 Sansom St.) will recognize the placemat above. They've been hallmarks of the Center City booze hall for more than 40 years, and the classic cocktail illustrations never cease to hazily amaze.
Joe Mullan, manager of Oscar's for the past 32 years, tells Meal Ticket that the placemats are ordered through Lapinson Bar Supply, a North Philly-based standby. He also clued us in to some of the more entertaining things people tend to do with these puppies, most notable of which is a sort of Drunken Bingo. According to Mullan, some patrons make it their business to order every drink listed on the mat, one by one (good luck when you get to the Cream de Cacao). We weren't sure if this game was meant to be played in one sitting, but it got us thinking — there has got to be a way to make this manageable.
Since drinking one of everything in a single go might be slightly excessive, we've come up with a few thematic challenges that'll help you get through the placemat in bits and pieces. Better yet, share the responsibilities with a group and have each member be responsible for one part of the menu. We think this method should lighten the load, significantly reducing your risk for alcohol poisoning. Check out our versions of Oscar's cocktail placemat games after the jump.
The Dating Game: Only order drinks that are totally dated, or that seem especially rare past 1968. Work your way through the Gin Rickey, the Alexander, the Dubbonet Cocktail and the Cream de Cacao to win this round.
The Name Game: Stick with drinks with people names: This would include the Alexander, the Tom Collins, the (Bloody) Mary, and the (Gin) Rickey. Who knows — maybe you'll end up meeting the father or mother of your children while sipping a Tom Collins. Nine months later, it's a great name for a bouncing baby boy.
Southern Hospitality: It's time to head below the Mason-Dixon — and that includes waaaay South, down to the Caribbean — for this one. You're stuck with Planter's Punch, the Daiquiri and the Mint Julep.
The Mad Man: This one is for tanks only. The Martini, the Manhattan, the G&T and the Old Fashioned are the only things you're allowed if you choose to play this way. Extra points if you complete this circuit on your lunch break before heading back to the office, Roger Sterling-style.
The Leftovers: Even though each of the four sections above cover most of the menu when combined, there are still some oddballs left out in the cold. Assign cleanup duty to whoever you think would be comfortable drinking a bunch of Screwdrivers and Whiskey Sours. To be completed at your own discretion.
These are still some pretty ambitious lists, so exercise caution and feel free to edit as you see fit. Got any other great ideas for themed Oscar's Drunken Bingo (Dringo?) menus? Leave them in the comments.
Nikki, I like the cut of your jib.
$3.25
you could always trap one of the many bugs crawling around that place and then which ever drink the bug crawls onto, order that drink! YUM
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How about Cocktail Roulette: fold the mat so as to eliminate that middle, non-cocktail piece; fold the edges of the mat up, just a half- or quarter- inch; toss a marble in there; heed the marble where it rests.
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Are we supposed to be boycotting the Bocuse d'Or because they didn't take James Burke?
no, les. just bring in your copy of knives at dawn to james and receive a free oyster.
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Start planning your viewing parties now, people: Two of television's most popular food programs are putting Philly's cuisine and culinary talent in the limelight.
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The soundtrack of the 2000 kids' movie Snow Day features a song from the daughter of what non-contiguous crooner?
UPDATE [3:24 p.m.]: Congrats to Meal Ticket readers Elizabeth B. and Alyssa Z. for winning! The answer is after the jump.The Snow Day soundtrack featured a song by Hoku, aka Hoku Ho, aka Don Ho's daughter. Tiny Bubbles!
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