Archive: December, 2010

Meal Ticket's 2010 in pictures: July

POSTED: Friday, December 31, 2010, 11:22 PM

Filed Under: Meal Ticket | Photos

Just for fun, were looking back on a full year of Meal Ticket posts and sharing our favorite photos, month by month. Heres July 2010.

Photo | Drew Lazor

- EAT THESE IMMEDIATELY: Summer specials at Sycamore [06jul10]

Photos | Drew Lazor

- Notes from the (Long) Weekend: July 6 [06jul10]

Photo | Drew Lazor

- Dino's is awesome. What other Shore sandwicheries should we try? [07jul10]

Photo | Drew Lazor

- Adsum in pictures [10jul10]

Photo | Drew Lazor

- Notes from the Weekend: July 12 [12jul10]

Photo | Drew Lazor

- EAT THESE IMMEDIATELY: Jolly Rancher Fruit Chews [13jul10]

Photo | Julia Koprak

- Still Full: Pictures from Mémé's Second Annual Pig Dinner [22jul10]

Photo | Drew Lazor

- NOW OPEN: Nook Bakery and Coffee Bar [26jul10]

Photo | Drew Lazor

- Choux creme, don't bother me: Japanese cream puffs at Tutti Frutti [26jul10]

Photos | Drew Lazor

- Notes from the Weekend: July 26 [26jul10]

Photos | Drew Lazor

- Recapping: Konstantinos Pitsillides' Kanella pop-up at Washington Square [29jul10]

Posted by Drew Lazor @ 11:22 PM Permalink | Post a comment

Meal Ticket's 2010 in Pictures: June

POSTED: Friday, December 31, 2010, 9:48 PM

Filed Under: Menu Time | Photos

Just for fun, were looking back on a full year of Meal Ticket posts and sharing our favorite photos, month by month. Heres June 2010.

Photo | Drew Lazor

- Tweed in pictures [09jun10]

The Foodery

- Foodery Cat has Facebook! [14jun10]

Photo | Drew Lazor

- EAT THIS IMMEDIATELY: Dry Pepper Crab at Han Dynasty [16jun10]

Photo | Drew Lazor

- NOW OPEN: Nana Petrillo's [16jun10]

Photo | Drew Lazor

- Notes from the Weekend: June 21 [21jun10]

Photo | Drew Lazor

- There's chef in them thar hills: Katz, Solomonov and Woolsey cook in the Poconos [18jun10]

Photo | Drew Lazor

- Who does flaczki in Philly? [22jun10]

Photos | Drew Lazor

- Notes from the Weekend: June 28 [28jun10]

Photos | Drew Lazor

- NOW OPEN: Cups & Chairs Tea Cafe [30jun10]

Ticket Stubs: Meal Ticket Weekly Recap, Dec. 27-Jan. 2 :: Meal Ticket :: Food Blog :: Philadelphia City Paper

Posted 2011-01-03 08:32:00

[...] September• Meal Ticket's 2010 in Pictures: August• Meal Ticket's 2010 in pictures: July • Meal Ticket's 2010 in Pictures: June• Meal Ticket's 2010 in Pictures: May• Arterial Terrorism: Artisan's chocolate-streaked [...]

Posted by Drew Lazor @ 9:48 PM Permalink | Post a comment

Meal Ticket's 2010 in Pictures: May

POSTED: Friday, December 31, 2010, 9:02 PM

Filed Under: Meal Ticket | Photos

Just for fun, were looking back on a full year of Meal Ticket posts and sharing our favorite photos, month by month. Heres May 2010.

Photo | Marie DiFeliciantonio

- BURGERDELPHIA: We have a winner [03may10]

Photo | Drew Lazor

- Sneak peek: Give Pizza Chance, a pizza art show opening this Friday at Rocket Cat Café [04may10]

Photo | Marie DiFeliciantonio

- Newer, greener pastures for Tastykake [06may10]

Photo | Ryan Beck

- Somewhere in South Philly ... [07may10]

Photo | Drew Lazor

- Notes from the Weekend: May 17 [17may10]

Photo | Mark Stehle

- Live online: City Paper's Spring 2010 DISH Magazine [17may10]

- Wow, Ikea really does have everything! [18may10]

- What happens when you get five Khyber daytime bartenders together in one room? [28may10]

Photo | © Scott Weiner 2010

- Chrissie Hynde descends on West Philly McDonald's, is most certainly not lovin' it [28may10]

poncho

Posted 2010-12-31 16:13:49

That is a beautiful photo of smoked roe in a tube.

Posted by Drew Lazor @ 9:02 PM Permalink | Post a comment

Arterial Terrorism: Artisan's chocolate-streaked hazelnut croissant

POSTED: Friday, December 31, 2010, 7:23 PM

Filed Under: Arterial Terrorism

Photo | Adam Erace

It seems like we stumble on a new reason to love Artisan Boulanger Patissier (1648 S. 12th St.) each week (see here and here), the latest being their three-weeks-old hazelnut croissant. Cousin to their sweet-and-salty pistachio version, this bronze envelope boasts a filling of fudgy hazelnut paste and a crisscross of dark chocolate ganache. Nutella is the armchair comparison, but this is way beyond that, more like Nutella on buttery shards of pastry heaven.

danya

Posted 2010-12-31 16:39:43

Noooooooo!

(And by that, I mean: Yessssssssssssssss!)

Tweets that mention Dark Choc Arterial Terrorism: Artisan's chocolate-streaked hazelnut croissant -- Topsy.com

Posted 2010-12-31 20:01:02

[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Jerry Weller. Jerry Weller said: Arterial Terrorism: Artisan's chocolate-streaked hazelnut croissant http://bit.ly/hf8flh [...]

Warrior Cats Spoof 5 (300 subscribers video) | Taking care of your pet

Posted 2011-01-02 07:55:49

[...] Arterial Terrorism: Artisan's chocolate-streaked hazelnut … [...]

Notes from the Weekend: Jan. 3 :: Meal Ticket :: Food Blog :: Philadelphia City Paper

Posted 2011-01-03 16:52:37

[...] pie, L&M Bakery’s cream doughnuts  the best on earth, from Delran, N.J.,  and Artisan pistachio/hazelnut croissants. So much food. Even the pup was pooped. [...]

Posted by Adam Erace @ 7:23 PM Permalink | Post a comment

SNACK TIME: Amateur Hour, '95 Alive, Your chronic for my Snack Pack, The New NEW Workout Plan, Spanish cure-alls, Sparkling deals

POSTED: Friday, December 31, 2010, 7:21 PM

Filed Under: Snack Time

theamateurgourmet.com

- The Amateur Gourmet shares his favorite things of 2010, including recipes, books and restaurant meals. I will most definitely attempt Thomas Keller's roast chicken with root veggies; the step-by-step pictures make me feel a bit easier about it. - Where were you in 1995? I was probably wearing a flannel swooning over Gavin Rossdale, but Jack Curtin's Liquid Diet shares what other, more important Philadelphians were doing to shape our current state of Beertopia. Dubbed The 1995 Project, it chronicles the "where-were-they-then?" of our local beer scenesters. Cheers! - Eatocracy shares a link from the L.A. Times regarding a marijuana dispensary's unique and successful joints-for-food campaign. For every four cans of food brought to the Santa Cruz location, one joint was given out. Trading food for weed in the name of charity. So L.A. - Hot Knives offers tips on beating the winter jiggles, including workouts I'm much more inclined to attempt because they all take place in the kitchen. There is also a helpful video showing just how effective the exercises can be. Any takers on a liver lifts partner? - Fact: my dad was given a very nice (and pricey) chorizo for his recent birthday, and he and I ate the entire thing, while standing, in a matter of moments. This slideshow on Spanish cured meats from Saveur is informative, but it makes me smile, as I reminisce about those special moments with dad. Eating chorizo. - SlashFood offers up bubbly tips for the broke ass "budget minded," listing sparkling wines under $25. Fear not, none come in jug-form. I wish you all a very happy new year. Be safe, eat more and stay sassy. XOXOXO

juliana

Posted 2011-01-01 02:48:38

Damn, nice finds. I'm especially into the Amateur Gourmet one. You are a food blog detective extraordinaire.

Posted by Rachel Burgos @ 7:21 PM Permalink | Post a comment

Simple syrup, the simple answer to herb overload

POSTED: Thursday, December 30, 2010, 8:23 PM

Filed Under: How-To

Photo | Adam Erace

purple shiso sorbet

Unless you grow your own, cooking with fresh herbs often involves buying a huge bunch that winds up dying a slow, grisly death in a Ziploc tomb. When extra greenage ails you, turn to the saucepot and make simple syrup, my method for dispatching the purple shiso surplus I had from my Christmas Eve crudo. Herbal syrups can be used to sweetened tea or cocktails, or, in this case, as the base for slammin' sorbet. Try tapping your fave sushi spot for fresh shiso the minty cinnamon-flavored Japanese herb is most often an edible garnish for scallop sashimi or try this sorbet recipe with basil, mint or cilantro. It's easily adaptable. Your herbs will never go to waste again.

Purple Shiso Sorbet

Go Get This:

1 bunch purple shiso, plus 1 teaspoon finely chopped leaves 2 cups white sugar 4 cups water 2 oranges, juiced and strained of pulp 1 lime, juiced and strained of pulp 1 kaffir lime, zest and juice (optional) Pinch kosher salt Now Do This: Make the simple syrup by combining shiso, water and sugar in a sauce pot and bringing to a boil. Simmer over medium heat 10 minutes, allow to cool and strain twice through a cheesecloth (or wet paper towel-lined sieve) to remove all particles. Make the sorbet base by combing the shiso syrup with the citrus juices and zest and salt. Whisk to incorporate and pour into ice cream maker, according to manufacturers directions. During the end of the cycle, add in the chopped shiso leaves for color. Eat immediately or transfer to a container and freeze.

Posted by Adam Erace @ 8:23 PM Permalink | Post a comment

Meal Tickets 2010 in Pictures: April

POSTED: Thursday, December 30, 2010, 8:13 PM

Filed Under: Meal Ticket | Photos

Just for fun, were looking back on a full year of Meal Ticket posts and sharing our favorite photos, month by month. Heres April 2010.

Photo | Drew Lazor

- NOW OPEN: Mexico on the Square [01apr10]

Photo | Drew Lazor

- Bobby's Burger Palace in pictures [05apr10]

Photo | Felicia D'Ambrosio

- STILL FULL: Chef Invitational interprets modern French bistro fare [07apr10]

Photo | Drew Lazor

- Jeppson's Malort cocktail challenge victim participant No. 1: Christian Gaal of Noble [09apr10]

Photo | Felicia D'Ambrosio

- Tonight: Catch Alaskan yelloweye rockfish at Tinto [14apr10]

Photo | Neal Santos

- SUPPER: Grilled pizza instructional [19apr10]

Photo | Drew Lazor

- Twenty Manning (and its food) in pictures [21apr10]

Photo | James Narog

- Zama commits to the world's only sustainable tuna [30apr10]

Courtesy of Preston Eckman

- Reminder: Get the boozy vote out for APO's Preston Eckman [30apr10]

Posted by Drew Lazor @ 8:13 PM Permalink | Post a comment

IN PRINT: City Paper Food and Restaurants, Dec. 30

POSTED: Thursday, December 30, 2010, 5:32 PM

Filed Under: In Print

Photo | Drew Lazor

- Posting was a little light last week because we were in New York for Bistrot La Minette chef Peter Woolsey's turn at the prestigious James Beard House. Here's our play-by-play, blow-by-blow, curse-by-curse recollection of the proceedings. - On the cover this week: A.D. Amorosi's report on the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market, an extremely ambitious project coming to Southwest Philly that just might change the way the city gets its food. - Adam Erace heads down South Seventh to Café Châu, where he falls in love with the non white-boy pho, among other delicious and cheap Viet specialties. - Feeding Frenzy has details on brand-new spots like The Corner and Tyson Bees, plus tidbits on some other soon-to-open Philly concepts.

Posted by Drew Lazor @ 5:32 PM Permalink | Post a comment

Shame about The Swift Half

POSTED: Thursday, December 30, 2010, 4:54 PM

Filed Under: Closings

Photo | Jessica Kourkounis

The Good Dog-associated Swift Half in the Piazza at Schmidts, which opened in May of 2009, has announced its closing via Facebook:

New Years Eve is Swifts last night in existence. Come join us for tears, laughter, celebration, and let's drink the place dry. Thank you all for a great year and a half. We love you all.

David Snyder had some nice things to say about Swift's food and drink in April '09.

StoopPhilly Likes……….. | StoopPhilly

Posted 2010-12-31 15:48:52

[...] January (Foobooz) Swift Year and a Half (Foobooz) Say So Long to the Swift Half (Grub Street) Shame about The Swift Half (Meal Ticket) Swift Half closing; replacement on the way (Philly.com) Gazing through transportation’s [...]

F if you pla t handselected ore? comfortable? Choose your friends some things in your life? | MATCH DATING ONLINE ON HERE

Posted 2010-12-31 13:20:24

[...] Shame about The Swift Half :: Meal Ticket :: Food Blog … [...]

Posted by Drew Lazor @ 4:54 PM Permalink | Post a comment

Blackbird to relocate

POSTED: Thursday, December 30, 2010, 1:00 PM

Filed Under: Openings

Blackbird Dining Establishment not to be confused with the vegan pizzeria also called Blackbird, recently reviewed in CP is moving out of the Collingswood space chef Alex Capasso established in in 2007, but it's not going far. The restaurant is packing it up at 619 Collings Avenue and reopening at 714 Haddon Avenue, a shared address with Capasso's recently opened West Side Gravy. Capasso plans on bringing the price point down a little for the restaurant, slated to debut in its new digs in mid-February. UPDATE: Thanks to Michael Savett over at Gluten Free Philly, who reminds us that Indian restaurant IndeBlue will be moving across the street to take over Blackbird's current space (it'll happen March 1).

Tweets that mention Collingswood's Blackbird to relocate: -- Topsy.com

Posted 2010-12-30 20:08:05

[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Chew Jersey. Chew Jersey said: RT @mealticket: Collingswood's Blackbird to relocate: http://ow.ly/3wbsQ [...]

Ticket Stubs: Meal Ticket Weekly Recap, Dec. 27-Jan. 2 :: Meal Ticket :: Food Blog :: Philadelphia City Paper

Posted 2011-01-03 08:31:45

[...] Chef Alex Capasso’s Blackbird is moving to new digs in Collingswood. [...]

Posted by Drew Lazor @ 1:00 PM Permalink | Post a comment

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | NEXT »

First Gigs: Jeff Ziga, Little Baby's Ice Cream
If you don't know Nutella is bad for you and your kids, then you are a total idiot and a bad parent.
Bummer: Grub Street Philly shutting down
Notes from the Weekend: May 20
Spike TV's "Bar Rescue" turns Swanky Bubbles into Sheer
Frozen Drinks Alert: Water ice cocktails at Noir
Afternoon Snacks: Rachael & Guy do improv, Bacon hot dogs, Seasonal cocktails both posh and... less-so
An edible guide to Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival
Hell's Kitchen casting in Philly
Now Serving: Jerry's Bar

About this blog

Founded in October 2008, Meal Ticket is a City Paper blog about food, drink and assorted other things that make you go mmm. We do recipes, interviews, restaurant news, commentary and much more. We don't do restaurant reviews here — those are handled in print, mostly by our critic (and Meal Ticket contributor) Adam Erace. Got a tip, question, thought or concern? Just want to say hello? Please shoot a note to caroline@citypaper.net.

Follow team Meal Ticket on Twitter:

@mealticket | @carolinerussock | @adamerace