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Monday, June 27

My Tho is a new South Philly noodle shop specializing in crawdads.

Chef Clark Gilbert's Gemelli on Main is now seating in Manayunk.

News on food co-ops in West Philly and South Philly make major progress.

The owners of Horizons share details on their next project, Midtown Village's Vedge.

Homemade orgeat, tiki parties, Mexican brunch and other good stuff in Notes from the Weekend.

Tuesday, June 28

A rundown on what's changing at Walnut Street's Minar Palace.

Ranstead Room rolls out its new summer cocktail list.

Gordon Ramsay's ridiculous TV show Kitchen Nightmares is looking for Philly restaurants to film.

Marc Vetri's Italian gastropub Alla Spina won't be opening anytime soon, so don't get too amped yet.

Wednesday, June 29

Le Virtu has launched a hell of an outdoor dining deal in their Campo.

Though it doesn't have a storefront yet, Rubb BBQ is smokin' with the best of them in Manayunk.

Check out pics of NoLibs' brand-new Blind Pig, and its signature ball-shaped menu item.

Thursday, June 30

Here's the list of finalists for Philly's first-ever Vendy Awards, scheduled for this Saturday, July 9.

Run with the bulls (figuratively) by ordered Tinto's San Fermin Festival menu.

Friday, July 1

What a deal! Housemade hot dogs and cold beer at MidAtlantic for just six bucks all month.

Avram Hornik of Four Corner Management shares a bit about his takeover of Ortlieb's Jazzhaus.

Old City's Chloe has started accepting credit cards — after more than 10 years!

Sneak a quickie peek inside Hop Sing Laundromat, the cocktail bar coming to Chinatown.

Adam Erace shares his recipe for Dogfish Head Festina Peche honeysuckle syrup. Woo!

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POSTED: Monday, June 20, 2011, 10:44 AM
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Monday, June 13

Chef Tyson Wong Ophaso has left his popular Tyson Bees food truck after a disagreement with business partners.

Philly pizza memorabilia virtuoso Brian Dwyer will be evaluated by Guinness to see if he's got the largest collection in the world.

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.

In Notes from the Weekend, we take on Phish, bacalao hush puppies, Ikea meatballs, textspeak-named Dock Street beers and more.

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

I'm putting this whole f*#king town in my reahview.

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POSTED: Monday, June 13, 2011, 10:08 AM
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Monday, June 6

Philly Brewing Co.'s Kenzinger makes its television debut.

Weeeee, it's Dogfish Head Festina Peche time.

We're excited and proud to be participating in the judges' panel for the Philly Vendy Awards — check out who else has signed up.

Peter McAndrews is opening up a wine bar and pizzeria in Media.

It's a very Baltimore edition of Notes from the Weekend, with some Philly from Adam Erace mixed in, too.

Tuesday, June 7

Far From Home Cafe is throwing the awesomely named Empanada-Palooza June 15.

A.D. Amorosi has scoop on Philly2Night's CEO taking over the Apollinare space in The Piazza at Schmidts.

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.

Hopefully you were one of the lucky ones who won tix to the June 14 screening of the hilarious and slightly food-themed movie The Trip.

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.

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POSTED: Tuesday, May 31, 2011, 8:30 AM
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Monday, May 23

Strange Brew is now pouring Counter Culture coffee in Pennsport.

Grab a pint of Stoudt's Ex Gratia, a beer that benefits a great cause, at Osteria and a bunch of other local spots.

Check out the new offal sliders — funky bits, little buns! — at Supper.

Sick softshells, tofu burritos, XL slices, TACO NIGHT and something called "Gorilla Munch" (?!) in Notes from the Weekend.

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.

Mark June 30 down on your calendar: It's the sequel to Zahav's "Down the Shore" party, and yes, it is Love Boat-themed.

Thursday, May 26

Mémé chef David Katz's mom Suzanne — aka Mémé (grandma) to his kids — will cook a Moroccan feast with her son on June 15.

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.

Congrats to our very own Adam Erace, who's earned a sweet honor from the Philly chapter of The Society of Professional Journalists.

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POSTED: Monday, May 23, 2011, 8:30 AM
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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.

Notes from the Weekend touches on pizza and custom beer koozies and smuggled jelly beans and empanadas and a lot more.

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.

Southwark, Bistrot La Minette, Bibou and Matyson are getting their snail on in honor of National Escargot Day.

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

We shared more details on what we'll be eating at The Food Trust's June 9 Night Market in West Philly.

The Vendy Awards, a food truck showcase and competition, is coming to Philly in July.

Q&A with Rip Esselstyn, healthy-eating advocate and featured personality in the new documentary Forks Over Knives.

Friday, May 20

You'll be able to get a preview of Nomad Pizza, which is taking over the Horizons space, at June's Night Market.

Jose Garces launches a catering arm.

New cheese shop and lunch spot Wedge + Fig is open in Old City.

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Sunday, May 22

Rotisseur, an operation specializing in rotisserie chicken, has opened at 21st and Chestnut.

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POSTED: Monday, May 16, 2011, 8:30 AM
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Monday, May 9

Far From Home, Guapos Tacos, Sweetbox and Buttercream are now in permanent lunchtime rotation at LOVE Park.

SPTR's Scott Schroeder is teaming up with Southwark's Nick Macri to launch a hot dog cart awesome named Scott Dogs.

New local brand Sumo Steaks is opening two locations in North Philly.

Congratulations to Zahav's Michael Solomonov for winning a James Beard Award for Best Chef Mid-Atlantic.

Soft-shell crab tacos, tripe stew, ballpark sausages and many other good eats in Notes from the Weekend.

Tuesday, May 10

NoLibs' newest brunch spot is a cart — La Copine.

A Full Plate is throwing its first-ever chili cook-off this year.

New on South Street: Burger.Org, serving an all-organic lineup of burgers.

Wednesday, May 11

Market Day Canelé now makes ETI-worthy savory tarts.

Little Caesar's, the coelacanth of fast-food pizza, opens a new location (?!) on Girard.

Are you an amateur cook who's good with queso? Then enter The Cheese Experiment cookoff in June.

Foodspotting has launched a bunch of Philly-specific programming.

Thursday, May 12

Adam Erace tests out Chick-fil-A's new sweet potato fries.

Amada rolls out a new Saturday and Sunday brunch menu.

Stephen Starr's Fishtown biergarten Frankford Hall is just about ready to go — check out our photo tour.

Friday, May 13

Check out the frozen mint juleps at Khyber Pass Pub.

Hot Diggity! is the name of a new hot dog joint coming to South Street.

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