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It may be hard to know what to believe in a world where the Pennsylvania Dutch are actually of German descent, but the annual celebration of their unique culture has been a Reading Terminal institution for the past twenty-two years.
This weekend, the market and surrounding outdoor area played host to handmade crafts, traditional foods, live music and Amish wagon rides in honor of the recognizable Amish that pepper numerous farmers markets in the city and surrounding areas.
Here's a peek at some of the best of the weekend's Amish offerings.
Here's a recap of yesterday's Night Market courtesy of A.D. Amorosi and Jodi Bosin.
Food Trust Night Markets may come and Food Trust Night Markets may go, but when there’s one on your corner, there's set of advantages that makes the evening all that much more pleasurable.
Standing on my corner and taking in the panoramic vista of nearly 60 portable restaurants, food trucks, carts, grills and vendors at 6 p.m. was an awesome sight: a few straggling attendees to start, an empty street devoid of children, dogs and unfortunate flip-flop wearers. The smart ones got in line early to hit up first time Night Market attendee Ka'Chi truck and taste their tender kalbi short ribs with kimchi fried rice. Smart because by Night Market’s end, the most consistently long line throughout the event, second only to Jose Garces’ Guapos Tacos.
Supper’s chef-owner couple Mitch and Jen Prensky popped up with their Scratch Biscuits’ brunch-a-phonic delights like their “Kentucky Classic” of thinly sliced Benton’s country ham with pimento cheese and house-pickles.
Still, it was hard to ignore the Night Market’s big mamoo, the ?uest Loves Food POWERED BY Graham Elliot tented lounge pop-up with spicy Blucoat gin cocktails from Farmers Cabinet and, of course, Philly’s own Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson chicken drumsticks and cupcakes. The origami heart-wrapped ‘Love’s Drumsticks’ were crisply breaded, totally succulent and lip-burning hot. And the ?uestfucious cupcakes, an Asian-inspired carrot-cake with pineapple and topped with a red fortune cookie and red curry frosting was a sweet end to finger-licking good time.
(Photos: Jodi Bosin)
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The canine community can now join the locavores of Philadelphia in celebrating Guillermo Tellez, the chef of Charlie Trotter and Striped Bass fame long known for his commitment to sustainable culinary practices. This weekend Tellez will hold his second annual Bring-Your-Own-Dog Weekend Brunch at Square 1682 in the Hotel Palomar by Kimpton (121 South 17th Street).
Hey y'all. So next week is my last week as a full-time City Paper staffer. We'll get into all the mushy-mushy bawling goodbye-love-you-forevers in a few days, but for now — CP needs to hire someone new! The best alt-weekly in Philadelphia is looking for an Associate Editor who can handle both comprehensive food/drink coverage in print and online and take on the responsibilities of a listings editor. Here's the job summary:
This position's Food Editor duties include assigning, editing and writing food- and restaurant-related stories and reviews for the "Food and Drink" section of the newspaper, as well as locating art to accompany the stories. He/she oversees several special issues, coming up with creative concepts for them. He/she writes several daily posts for the Meal Ticket food blog, creating a mix of breaking news and creative content. This position's Listings Editor duties include maintaining the online listings database and overseeing the interns responsible for inputting listings. He/she assigns and edits the weekly "Agenda" column and contributes to writing "Agenda" picks. The Listings Editor, along with the Arts Editor/Copy Chief, coordinates the editorial internship program, selecting and training interns for the fall, spring and summer. The employee's primary duty requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment regarding the editorial content he/she is responsible for.
Here's the full job description in PDF format.
To apply, send a resume, cover letter and writing samples to Editor in Chief Theresa Everline (theresa.everline@citypaper.net) and HR Director Ron Scully (ron@citypaper.net) with the subject line "Food/Listings Editor."
Monday, May 14
The West Philly location Sabrina's opens its Spencer ΣTA Burger offshoot.
Ben Puchowitz at Matyson does Asian street food right.
Tuesday, May 15
Allagash teams up with a.kitchen.
Getting loaded on the Philly Junk Food Tour.
Wednesday, May 16
The Travel Channel comes to Philly to shoot at Jake's Sandwich Board and Hot Diggity!
Thursday, May 17
Running down the contents of CP's May 17 food section.
Friday May 18
Whipped Bakeshop makes cool Sixers cookies to root on our team.
Brunch is on at Route 6, Rittenhouse Tavern and Tapestry.
Rice & Mix, a new quick-serve from the owner of Giwa, opens in Center City.
Last year, City Paper released its first-ever Meal Ticket Magazine, a special standalone full-color release inspired by this here food blog. Very excited to run down what's included in the 2012 edition, which you will find inserted into all copies of CP's May 17 issue.
Monday, May 7
The Sofitel has a new rooftop garden.
Beer Cakes hopes to corner the local drunken dessert market.
Tuesday, May 8
Zeppoli, Savannah eats, spicy ramen and Burger Brawl in Notes from the Weekend.
Wednesday, May 9
Gozen Yogurt is Philly's first mobile froyo operation.
Get booze and a place to sit (!) by becoming a "friend" of The Food Trust's Night Market.
Zen-Nor is opening in the old Gayle/Hoof + Fin space in Queen Village.
The Havana Room is new in NoLibs' North Shore Beach Club.
Brett Naylor is the new chef at Oyster House.
Thursday, May 10
What's in CP's May 10 food section?
Friday, May 11
Competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi goes for a record in Chester.
Underground Eats, the restaurant in the Underground Arts building, is getting close.
A new seafood restaurant is coming to South Street.
Monday, April 30
N.Y. Bagel Cafe and Deli opens on South Street.
Lots of food activity in nearby Lansdowne: Argana Moroccan Cuisine just opened downtown.
Tuesday, May 1
Wednesday, May 2
One of those days, sorry y'all.
Thursday, May 3
What's in CP's May 3 food section?
Friday, May 4
A look inside the brand-new Vernick Food & Drink in Rittenhouse.
The Philadelphia Mobile Food Association hosts the first installment of its monthly pop-up series.
Spiga, from the team at La Castagne, is open at 13th and Locust.
Dock Street goes big with 750ml bottles.
The second annual Burger Brawl benefits Meredith Elementary School.
Monday, April 23
There's a new week-night $30 prix-fixe at Paloma.
Pizzeria DiMeo's is making some serious Neapolitan pie in Andorra.
SoWe has opened in the old Divan space at 22nd and Carpenter.
Mémé is hosting a French grapes grown in Italy dinner on April 30.
Tuesday, April 24
Poconos steez, pig ears, burnt bacon and expired/delicious pickles in Notes from the Weekend.
Cafe con Chocolate is reopening in South Philly.
The second annual Cupcake Smash at P.Y.T. benefitted Philabundance.
Rittenhouse Tavern is now open in the Art Alliance.
Wednesday, April 25
Happy Hour Hopper visits Fish.
Thursday, April 26
Coffee shop and BYO Café Chismosa has replaced Almanac in NoLibs.
Common Grounds Coffee hopes to put down permanent roots in Germantown.
Avram Hornik and Four Corners Management get the green light to revive Broad Street's Boot & Saddle.
Friday, April 27
Want to win two tix to the May 6 Philly Sandwich Experiment?
The Craft of... tastings at the Art Alliance focus on the finer points of artisan foods.
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
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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