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Monday, June 20
The opening menu for Serafina, Rittenhouse's latest spot.
Lulu's Pizza Bar is new in Old City.
We visit Boston and get down with Dad's Day in Notes from the Weekend.
Tuesday, June 21
Check out food/drink photos from Taste of the Nation.
Olivier Desaintmartin of Caribou Cafe and Zinc represents Philly on Food Network's Chopped.
Wednesday, June 22
JAR Bar, a raw-foods cafe, is opening in Midtown Village.
Hot Diggity!, the new all-hot-dog operation, is open on South Street.
Thursday, June 23
The Food Trust announces the location of its next Night Market.
Taqueria del Sol, a Georgia-based fast-casual brand, is coming to Philly with multiple locations.
Puerto Rican-themed food truck The Latin Farmer launches in Philly soon.
Meal Ticket readers ask: How late is too late to show up for dinner at a restaurant?
Friday, June 24
Adam Erace shares how to make pickles, the lazy way.
Brown Betty launches its new location in Northern Liberties.
You should probably eat the pie at Cafe Estelle immediately.
Monday, June 13
Gemelli on Main is opening in the old MangoMoon space late this month.
The results of the inaugural A Full Plate Chili Cook-Off.
Philly will get its own Shake Shack in 2012.
Tuesday, June 14
Sweet Elizabeth's is cranking out high-quality desserts in Manayunk.
The University City District has launched its new Sustainable Saturday series.
Spots are filing up fast for the July 18 pig dinner at Mémé. Check out the lineup!
Wednesday, June 15
Chef Kevin Sbraga shares some details about his upcoming Center City restaurant.
Take a walking tour of the best street food in West Philly.
Café Estelle is putting together its own garden.
Check out the chocolate avocado cookies at Pure Fare.
Thursday, June 16
The seafood hot dog at The Corner is one wiener you should eat immediately.
We recap the Great Chefs Event benefitting Alex's Lemonade Stand.
Pics inside Serafina, Rittenhouse's latest high-profile opening.
Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby set a closing date for Horizons.
Friday, June 17
Monday, June 6
Philly Brewing Co.'s Kenzinger makes its television debut.
Weeeee, it's Dogfish Head Festina Peche time.
Peter McAndrews is opening up a wine bar and pizzeria in Media.
Tuesday, June 7
Far From Home Cafe is throwing the awesomely named Empanada-Palooza June 15.
The Twisted Tail, a restaurant and live music venue, is coming to Headhouse.
Oyster House will hand out discounted lobster rolls to celebrate its second birthday.
Wednesday, June 8
The full menu for the Mémé at Mémé dinner on June 15.
Chill colonial-style with Revolution Cider at MidAtlantic on June 20.
Thursday, June 9
Bredenbeck's homemade chipwich is one sweet treat you should eat immediately.
Friday, June 10
Chef John Taus has launched a new summer menu at The Corner.
Chip Roman and Jason Cichonski are moving into the old Ansill space at Third and Bainbridge.
Recapping the heavily attended Food Trust Night Market in West Philly.

A few weeks back we shared news of Philly's first-ever Vendy Awards, going down July 9 at the Piazza at Schmidts. Today we're excited to announce that we'll be part of the judging crew for the street food competition, along with 10 Arts' Jennifer Carroll, Zahav's Michael Solomonov and Philadelphia Weekly's Brian McManus. The public can nominate vendors to compete until June 10; head here to big up your favorite truck. Tix and whatnot are available right here.
Monday, May 30
Memorial Day bro.
Tuesday, May 31
Restaurant chefs flex their sandwich muscles at local coffeehouses OCF and Elixr.
Adam Erace tests out his impulse-purchased grill skillet and actually likes the thing.
Philadelphia Distilling has bottled its first run of XXX Shine white whiskey.
Wednesday, June 1
Cosmic Café is a brand-new operation on Boathouse Row.
Even the gelato makers at Capogiro have caught Philly Beer Week fever.
You've gotta sign a waiver to try the new ghost pepper sandwich at Jake's Sandwich Board.
Jet Wine Bar is taking over the former Philly Kitchen Share space to open a restaurant.
Thursday, June 2
There's a new First Friday tradition at Rittenhouse's Wine School.
Sour beer freak? Then Felicia D's got the Philly Beer Week roundup for you.
Revolution House has soft-opened in Old City.
Friday, June 3
ReAnimator is the name of a new coffee-roasting operation based in Fishtown.
Monday, May 23
Strange Brew is now pouring Counter Culture coffee in Pennsport.
Check out the new offal sliders — funky bits, little buns! — at Supper.
Tuesday, May 24
Details on Crisp, a new falafel operation coming soon to Center City.
It's that time o' year again — Wawa Hoagiefest is back, insanely catchy jingles and all.
Spike TV series Bar Rescue does a complete makeover of Swanky Bubbles in Old City.
Le Bec-Fin's Georges Perrier will soon debut The Art of Bread in Narberth.
Wednesday, May 25
Paradiso's rooftop garden (and apiary!) is coming along nicely.
Here's how to get free coffee as a result of your extreme café disloyalty.
Adam Erace says you should eat the green curry chicken at Kennett IMMEDIATELY.
Here's what's in store for West Philly's fast-approaching Guacamole Mex-Grill.
Thursday, May 26
Al Zaytouna, a new Eastern Mediterranean eatery, is open in the Italian Maarket.
Friday, May 27
The Corner and The Foodery are teaming up for a new concept on Sansom Street.
Eco-friendly operation Fare has opened up shop on Fairmount Avenue.
Sunday brunch is now a weekly thing at Headhouse Square's Xochitl.
We'll see y'all after Memorial Day. Get out there and be somebody and relax and drink beers and grill meats and come back with lots and lots of Notes from the Weekend this Tuesday.
Cheers to our very own restaurant reviewer Adam Erace, who's earned second-place honors for criticism in the awards overseen by the Philly chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Erace (we submitted his pieces on Kennett, Barbuzzo and Sky Café for consideration) is in good company in his category, bookended by Philadelphia Inquirer critics Howard Shapiro (theater) and Inga Saffron (architecture). "Adam Erace's work immerses readers in the sights and smells of the restaurants he reviews," reads the judges' commentary. "His vivid commentary makes the reader a partner at his table, and he clearly understands the complexities of the culinary world." Congrats, Adam!
Monday, May 16
Passyunk's Fond will host the crew from Le Bec-Fin (including Perrier!) for a special collab dinner.
Our first-ever Meal Ticket magazine is now viewable online.
Word on a new food-writing job for SRO's Ashley Primis.
Adam Erace thoroughly enjoys himself at the new La Copine Brunch Cart.
Tuesday, May 17
Chef Tim McGinnis is out at Plenty.
The Center City location of MilkBoy is getting closer.
Check out the salsecon (Polish head cheese) at Old City's Philadelphia Bar & Restaurant (PBR).
Wednesday, May 18
James Beard award-winning chef Michael Schwartz is guest-cooking at Amis this June.
Adam Erace schools you on the very easy process of making seasoned salt.
American Sardine Bar has received the zoning go-ahead and should open right after Philly Beer Week.
Thursday, May 19
The Vendy Awards, a food truck showcase and competition, is coming to Philly in July.
Friday, May 20
Jose Garces launches a catering arm.
New cheese shop and lunch spot Wedge + Fig is open in Old City.
Want to intern with Meal Ticket? Here's how!
Sunday, May 22
Rotisseur, an operation specializing in rotisserie chicken, has opened at 21st and Chestnut.

We're on the search for a couple awesome interns to join Team Meal Ticket beginning in June 2011. If you're interested in applying — full details after the jump — get in touch no later than Friday, June 3.
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