Archive: December, 2010

Salt & Pepper (v. 2.0) in pictures

POSTED: Tuesday, December 21, 2010, 6:38 PM

Filed Under: Openings | Photos

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Since we reported the move way back in August, restaurateur Robert Reilly has been renovating the former Michael's Cafe and Roselena's like a madman in preparation for his Salt & Pepper to move from Queen Village to East Passyunk. Stripped of its overbearing Victorian foppery, the space is ready for its close-up and soft-opens tonight as S&P's new home. Too bad it'll be dark; you should see the way light pours in from the first-floor windows like butterscotch, rippling across restored hardwood floors with cherry inlay and a front bar that will land its license soon. (Fingers crossed.) The bar area steps up though a latticed archway into the dove-gray dining room with a candle-filled fireplace and windows on two sides overlooking a pocket patio that makes us wish it was spring already. Butcher paper on the tables. Pressed tin on the ceilings. Second floor is home to a second dining room--the two-top by the bay window will be prime real estate--and the kitchen, where one-named chef Kouma is cooking on"The Warrior," a 10-burner, circa-1970 stove. His little-bit-of-everything menu will be taut tonight (scallops with winter squash, gnocchi, calendar-correct coq au vin), with the full bill of fare rolling out when they reopen after the holidays. Call for rezzies.

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Carrie

Posted 2010-12-21 15:19:59

Happy to see the expansion, but I would be lying if I said I wasn't going to miss the more intimate space and (for me at least) the more convenient location. Fear not, Salt + Pepper, even a long walk on a cold Philly night can't keep us apart! Good Luck!

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Zama's new sake program

POSTED: Tuesday, December 21, 2010, 5:55 PM

Filed Under: Booze

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Chef Zama Tanaka's Zama (128 S. 19th St.) has become quite well-known for its sushi stylings since opening in December of 2009, but now the restaurant has begun positioning itself as the city's premier sake drinker's spot, as well. Curated by GM Bryon Phillips, Zama's constantly growing sake program in multi-faceted, comprising by-the-glass/by-the-bottle lists, straightforward cocktails, moderately priced flights ($9-$14) spanning multiple sake styles (from unfiltered nigori to high-end junmai ginjo), and even flavored post-meal sake sips (think plum or ginger) that serve as unique digestifs. Phillips, who's teamed up with an importer to land many of the restaurant's Zama-exclusive varieties, is keeping the prices for his bottles warmed, when called for, in a custom sake-heating machine on the reasonable side to encourage exploration. If you're in more of a mixed-up mood, though, peep Zama's cucumber saketini (cucumber water, sake, vodka) or their muddled-up take on a winter mulled wine drink, which combines lime, orange and cherry with sake, Merlot and cinnamon. UPDATE: Check out the full rundown on Zama's sake program here (PDF). The cocktails above (L-R): Cucumber Saketini, Grape Saketini, Spiced Almond Sake, Japanese Spiced Wine

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Three local food/drink listens: Booze, B.S., and actual food writers

POSTED: Tuesday, December 21, 2010, 4:37 PM

Filed Under: Food and Radio

Come on, you know you're not doing jack shit at work right now. Why not entertain yourself by streaming/DLing a few Philly-centric food shows/podcasts? - Jason Wilson, the South Jersey-based WaPo spirits columnist whose Boozehound we've featured in CP, joined one of my fave bartenders, Colin Shearn of The Franklin, on WHYY's Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane. They make her drink Green Chartreuse, among other things. Listen here! - Here is the shameless self-promo portion of this post I recently sat down with Kishwer Vikaas and Gino Barrica of the Talkadelphia podcast to shoot the Philly food shit a bit. Please do not take anything I say seriously. Listen here! - Finally, I joined food writers like Brian Freedman of Philadelphia Weekly, Kirsten Henri of Philadelphia mag, Friend of Meal Ticket Felicia D'Ambrosio and Collin Keefe of Grub Street for a taping of WXPN's LIVE at the Writers House. Listen here!

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Notes from the Weekend: Dec. 20

POSTED: Monday, December 20, 2010, 10:10 PM

Filed Under: Notes from the Weekend

Notes from the Weekend is a Monday feature that sees the members of Team Meal Ticket compiling all the food/drink highlights uncovered during prime eatin time, Friday to Sunday. Consider this a place for good deals, great dishes, wicked cocktails, recipe triumphs (and tragedies), bizarro conversations and more. Were eager to share our notes, but especially excited to read yours.We encourage you to leave notes from YOUR weekend in the comments. Have at it! (View past NFTW installments at citypaper.net/notes.)

Rachel Burgos: RB Adam Erace: AE Drew Lazor: DL Juliana Reyes: JR Anthony Sica: AS

Lunch at Han Dynasty (108 Chestnut St.) on Friday afternoon with Friends of Meal Ticket Felicia D. and Mikey P. Though it's not on the menu, try asking for the dry pepper style pork intestines, which I had for the first time this meal. Yes, I realize how that sounds but trust me, seriously! If you like deep-fried, spicy, garlicky-as-hell, lil'-bit-funky crunchy bits, you will love this. DL I was craving something spicy on Friday night, so I ordered massaman curry (medium please) and tom kha soup from the recently reviewed Circles (1516 Tasker St). My friend ordered her red curry "Thai Hot," and I tried a little. At first, I was surprised that it wasn't steam-out-the-ears fiery but then the subtle heat explosion slowly crept into my mouth and didn't leave for 10 minutes. I could never handle an entire meal that spicy. I am part wimp, yes. RB

Photo | Adam Erace

Friday, checked into the tiny, no-frills Café Chau (2201 S. Seventh St.), tucked along Seventh Street's drag of Khmer clothiers and Cambodian groceries. Their crab noodle soup was filled with lots of things (including Jello Jigglers of pork blood), none of which appeared to be crab, but damn it was good! AE Had a late lunch/early dinner at Garces Trading Co. (1111 Locust St.). Went for the deep dish with lamb merguez awesome stuff. We had the eggplant and artichokes to hold us over till the pie was ready, plus a bottle of Bordeaux. Skipped the dessert at GTC and headed over to Tutti Frutti (1315 Walnut St.) for an eclair and a yogurt that wound up costing like $10. I am happy to have had someone to share that with. AS Saturday: Brunch was epic 'cause the boyfriend and I double-teamed the kitchen (I never make anything). Whipped up these pancakes (sans the vanilla bean syrup ... shockingly, the South Philly Acme didn't have any vanilla beans) and boyfriend made a frittata with leftovers (spaghetti, for example strange, but so good). JR

Photo | Adam Erace

Ultimo Coffee (1900 S. 15th St.) had a sick limited-edish El Salvadoran espresso I gulped down Saturday afternoon. It disappeared so quick that I forgot to snap a pic, so here's one of their lovely cappuccino. AE

Photo | Rachel Burgos

Saturday afternoon, I made the mistake of going to see Tron: Legacy in IMAX 3D ... at the King of Prussia Mall ... the Saturday before Christmas. Got stuck sitting in the front row, but it was still cool to look at. Went to Taco Bell for post-movie grub, and was amazed and excited to discover that they have two new sauce packet varieties: "Salsa Verde" and "Fire Roasted Salsa." Both are inoffensive and not at all spicy; the Fire-Roasted kinda tastes like BBQ sauce. I added all three to my gordita and it was muy bueno. RB

Photo | Drew Lazor

An interminable Christmas shopping session late Saturday afternoon (OK fine it was two hours tops) was rewarded with a lovely and partially giftcard-supplemented meal at Parc (227 S. 18th St.), complete with a beautiful oyster/clam spread and a no-B.S. cheeseburger that I found killer. DL Saturday, had a very late dinner at Mémé (2201 Spruce St.) that involved a little sneakiness on my part in order to move our reservation to 10 p.m. Drank Prosecco and died over the bacon fat served with the Brussels sprouts. Was very happy with my roast chicken; it had so many different elements the latke underneath, the pickled shallots, the foie gras. But I think the best part of the night was the harissa again, atop the boyfriend's tuna. JR

Photo | Adam Erace

Sunday stopped into the absolutely gorgeous (can I move in please?) and very new Shot Tower Coffee (524 Christian St.), quietly humming with neighborhood types getting their morning fix. Copped a quick coffee they were brewing Stumptown's excellent Ethiopian Yirgachaffe and buttery baby brioche roll I devoured in the car en route to the last Headhouse market of the season. AE

Photo | Drew Lazor

Sometimes, when you've had a little a lot waaaaaaay too much to drink and the clock inches dangerously close to the witching hour, you've got to order delivery pizza from California (3231 Powelton Ave.). And sometimes, you've got to get anchovies as the only topping. And sometimes, you'll wake up with a screaming-banshee headache the next morning and eat the three remaining pieces while standing in your kitchen and moaning in pain. DL


Photos \| Adam Erace

Other big Sunday news: I got engaged!!! Not sure if that's appropriate NFTW fodder, but fuck it. I'm excited and you should be too! Fiance and I kicked it old-school with veal parm dinner at Marra's (1735 E. Passyunk Ave.), where the waitresses wrangled the entire staff over to ogle her ring. Followed it up with lots of Christmas cookies at her parents' place. The overwhelming fave: thumbprints filled with strawberry and black raspberry jam. Ho ho ho. AE

Photos | Drew Lazor

This is not topped with anchovies and I made it while relatively sober, and it was still somehow great rocked Jamie Oliver's English onion soup for dinner on Sunday night, which involved the spirited hacking of red onions, white onions, shallots and leeks and much more patience that I generally have when hungry. It turned out killer. The cheesy toast we put on top, we used some amazing American grain bread from Ric's, purchased at AE's Green Aisle. DL Sunday: I have had some serious lamb chops laying around in my freezer for awhile, so I pulled them out for a late dinner. Not wanting to fire up the grill, I turned to the Tom Colicchio method of butter basting to cook them up. Paired with side of sweet pea risotto, I was was pleasantly surprised at my impromptu meal. AS Sunday I was supposed to go Kelly's Seafood (9362 Bustleton Ave.) for a holiday dinner with friends, but my boyfriend slept through his Philly car share rental. Wahh Wahh. We ended up going to the South Philly Tap Room where I enjoyed their Southern Fried Chicken & a Sly Fox Black Raspberry ale.That chicken is probably my favorite thing on their menu, possibly ever. RB

Photo | Drew Lazor

At Omega Pizza (2145 South St.), a six-pack of Miller High Life bottles costs $9. Also at Omega Pizza: a 12-pack of Miller High Life cans costs $10. KNOW THIS! DL

Felicia D'Ambrosio

Posted 2010-12-21 11:16:59

You know you're old and boring when you get super excited for Date Night with your S.O. A freezing cold stroll to Kennett was rewarded with a toothy kale salad with feta and pumpkin that actually got me excited about the months and months of kale ahead.  Quickly negated that nutritional value on the cold walk home from Kennett, 'cause the Frosty Egg Fizz (whipped cream vodka, club, real whipped cream, Hershey's syrup and an amarena cherry)at the Royal is legitimately malt-shoppe good.

A quickie breakfast of Chick-Fil-A girded our loins for a full Saturday of Christmas shopping all over town. The service at the Columbus Ave. location is absolutely astonishing; the staff is so friendly it's almost unnerving. In other South Philly news, the PLCB store next to Monster Pets is OPEN.  It's nice, too.

Put our PLCB-obtained rye and Aperol to work at a super-fly DIY cocktail party Saturday night.  The bossy bartender in me came alive and the guests all shook, stirred and strained their way to Corpse Revivers, Old Fashioneds and De Rigueurs, while trying to covertly stuff Ada's almond-fennel cookies in their faces (tip: cream cheese).

Julie

Posted 2010-12-21 09:58:28

That's such great news, congratulations Adam!

Danya, I'm completely jealous-Barbuzzo is #1 on my "I will trade sexual favors if you buy me dinner there" list.

Friday I hopped off the trolley to pick up some chaat for me and the boyfriend at Desi Chaat-the chicken this time. We then watched the Colin Farrell movie S.W.A.T. This may or may not have been on purpose.

Saturday I had a holiday date with my sister in lieu of exchanging presents. I picked up a nice malbec and made chicken lettuce wraps with a spicy peanut sauce. She made French onion soup-they totally didn't go, but that didn't matter since we were drunk and watching the Muppet Christmas Carol.

Sunday we grabbed Five Guys for lunch-I think the burgers are completely overrated, but I love their cajun fries. And I topped off the evening by making a Lipton Onion Soup pot roast. I love that shit, and after cooking it at 325 for 3 1/2 hours it was fall apart tender.

danya

Posted 2010-12-21 08:54:59

Friends from Texas in town included a pretty high-end chef, and Saturday night he cooked for us. He got a kick out of the old-time shopping in the Italian Market (Claudio's, DiBruno's, Talluto's, Fiorella were all attended, we also hit RTM for seafood) and served an amazing restaurant-level meal in my own kitchen.

Sunday we made my first visit to Barbuzzo, which lived up to the hype. Amazed when a spot does that. Pig Popcorn. Get it. Also try the sardines; avoiding the bones is so worth the flavor.

Sad that the only place I missed on my list to show off was Green Aisle -- we made it down to show of the Pat's/Geno's corner when they called "Southerners freezing our asses off" so we turned around. He fell in love with Philly so I'm sure he'll check it out next time.

That's why I didn't yet get to say CONGRATS, ADAM! Great news.

rachel

Posted 2010-12-20 20:38:14

Congratulations Adam!!!!!

Anthony Sica

Posted 2010-12-20 18:31:01

Congrats Adam!

Is this the first time all members of Team Meal Ticket have come together for a NFTW?

Carolyn Huckabay

Posted 2010-12-20 18:11:44

FRIDAY: Was asked to bring dinner over to my friend, who was prepping for a big ol' holiday party later in the evening. She lives basically right on top of SliCE in South Philly so naturally/lazily I went there and grabbed, among other things, their pesto/black olive pizza, my fave. 

SATURDAY: Christmas shopping x 1 million, powered by tacos al pastor somewhere in the southern end of the Italian Market. Giftage spots included Green Aisle Grocery (they have ghost peppers, y'all!), DiBruno's for Seville-made olive oil tortas and Jose Garces Trading Co. for blueberry balsamic vinegar (which, incidentally, leaked all over other gifts on the way home .. rrrr). 

SUNDAY: Brunch at Carman's Country Kitchen was Belgian waffles with meat-free mincemeat pie. Carman told us all about how baby Jesuses (Jesi?) are not allowed to be placed on manger scenes till Xmas Eve. I did not know this. Then more shopping until we died, including stops at Headhouse Farmers Market for Market Day Caneles, Greensgrow for gifts and free PBC sips, and Verde where I did not buy myself any artisanal chocolate. Grabbed zonked dinner at Banana Leaf and then headed home for Wrapfest 2010. Whew.

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Jamie Foxx at R2L

POSTED: Monday, December 20, 2010, 9:13 PM

Filed Under: Food and Movies

Jamie Foxx, who was in town over the weekend to attend a listening party for his new album, ate at Daniel Stern's R2L Friday night, hitting up the swanky room late with a friend to enjoy chilled Patron, truffled flatbreads, lobster mac 'n' cheese, lobster paella and several desserts. We're not sure if he special-requested pommes frites.

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Jawn Philly

Posted 2010-12-20 17:05:23

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Madeleines, multigrain and... maki?

POSTED: Monday, December 20, 2010, 8:23 PM

Filed Under: Food News

Photo | Adam Erace

According to a chalkboard sign standing on the corner of 12th and Morris, the pastry gods at Artisan Boulanger Patissier have gotten into the sushi game. "We get it from one of the chefs from Wegmans," co-owner Amanda Chin explained. "Delivered every morning." Though the selection of maki and nigiri--I had a respectably fresh salmon-avocado roll, $6.99--won't entice anyone looking for choices beyond the basics, it's good for South Phillies to have a nearby raw option for Mondays, when sushi sovereign Izumi (1601 E. Passyunk Ave.) is closed. Plus, it's the only sushi spot in town we know of to serve these unearthly apple turnovers for dessert.

Photo | Adam Erace

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Posted 2010-12-31 14:24:04

[...] like we stumble on a new reason to love Artisan Boulanger Patissier (1648 S. 12th) each week (see here and here), the latest being their three-weeks-old hazelnut croissant. Cousin to their [...]

Philly Grub

Posted 2010-12-20 20:34:20

This makes me happy! :)

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Dec. 21-23: Winter veggie tasting at Horizons

POSTED: Monday, December 20, 2010, 6:01 PM

Filed Under: Food Events | Vegan | Vegetarian

Photo | Michael T. Regan

Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby at Horizons (611 S. Seventh St.) have put together a winter vegetable tasting available starting tomorrow, Dec. 21 (the first day of winter), and running through Thursday, Dec. 23. Check after the jump for the full five-course rundown, which will run $45 a head (the whole table must participate); they'll pair it up with wines for an additional $20.

Parsnip and Chestnut Bisque mulled wine spiced onion confit Pinot Gris, Iris Vimeyard, Oregon

Warm Maitake and Rutabaga Salad little leaves, grilled green onion, pistachio vinaigrette Viognier, Cline, California

Haluski shaved brussels sprouts and cauliflower, hand cut pasta, truffle sauce Pinot Noir, Chaddsford, Pennsylvania

Porcini Shepherds Pie grain mustard sauce, smoked walnuts, celery root, black trumpet mushrooms Petite Sirah, Eos, California

Pumpkin Spice Beignets ancho hot chocolate Gewurtztraminer, Valckenberg, Germany

Jawn Philly

Posted 2010-12-20 17:01:49

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NOW OPEN: Famous Dave's in Center City

POSTED: Monday, December 20, 2010, 5:32 PM

Filed Under: Openings

Photo | Drew Lazor

The Famous Dave's location at 1725 Chestnut, which we first noted over the summer, is now open for business. As opposed to other Famous Dave's locations, which are aimed at the dinner crowd, this location is focused on drawing in Center City lunchers, thusly offering moderately priced salads, sandwiches and soups in addition to 'cue platters. (Here's a PDF of the menu.) There's also an $8.99 "Bag Lunch Special" that rotates daily. They're open seven days a week from 11 to 9.

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Farewell to Resurrection Ale House's fried chicken

POSTED: Monday, December 20, 2010, 4:32 PM

Filed Under: Food News

Photo | Zach Radel

Its gone. That twice-fried, slightly sweet, kinda spicy, honey-drizzled, German potato salad-accompanied, award-winning, three-order-limited, nationally praised plate of divinity otherwise known as the Fried Chicken at Resurrection Ale House (2425 Grays Ferry Ave.) is gone. Chef Joey Chmiko dropped the dish about a month ago to make room for new stuff in a bit of a revamp of the menu. New highlights include an ultra-decadent tagliatelle with fried duck egg, brown butter, sage and pine nuts; a rabbit sausage, egg and biscuit starter; and a roasted rabbit leg with beer-braised cabbage. If you are looking for a new star on the menu, Resurrections Leigh Maida tells Meal Ticket that the roasted maitake mushroom with farro, caramelized fennel and a breadcrumb crust is doing its part to fill the chicken-shaped void in the hearts of the RAH faithful. The chicken does, however, make an occasional appearance as a special, and the Resurrection crew is certainly not ruling out its return in the future. (The Cliff Lee of poultry!) In other Resurrection news, they have a pretty sweet deal going on for New Years Eve. Chmiko is cooking up a $50 four-course menu with an optional $28 beer pairing. No reservations accepted. Just show up and pour one out for the pollo.

The Skinny Fat Kid

Posted 2010-12-21 10:45:27

You were loved by me

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Foobooz » Resurrection Kills Fried Chicken

Posted 2010-12-20 15:23:37

[...] the Chicken” was added, limiting the ordering of fried chicken to three per table and now Meal Ticket reports it is off the menu [...]

JohnC

Posted 2010-12-21 14:32:08

chicken for rabbit, duck and mushroom sounds like the chef decided that his culinary experimenting was more important than pleasing his customers- way to go.

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Posted 2010-12-27 12:19:56

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Ticket Stubs: Meal Ticket Weekly Recap, Dec. 13-18

POSTED: Monday, December 20, 2010, 1:30 PM

Filed Under: Meal Ticket | Ticket Stubs

Monday, Dec. 13 South Philly beer bar Devil's Den lands a new chef, Paul Trowbridge. Shot Tower Coffee is a brand-new Stumptown brewer at Sixth/Christian. Center City's Moshi Moshi is becoming a new sushi concept called Numa. Lane cake and Percy Street and Eggs in Purgatory and Han Dynasty (and more) in Notes from the Weekend. Tuesday, Dec. 14 Barbuzzo is now offering take-home six-packs of their ridiculously popular chocolate caramel budino dessert. Thanks to everyone for voting for Meal Ticket in the Philebrity Awards! Spicy, spreadable salami, so good peep the n'duja at Southwark. Wednesday, Dec. 15 Former Meal Ticket intern Marie D. has a new NJ-focused food blog, Chew Jersey. (Nice name!) The Quick Fixx, opening next year, will crank out fast/healthy meals on South Street. We've got the menu for Rittenhouse's new Yamaki Sushi. Your first peek inside The Dandelion, Stephen Starr's English pub at 18th/Sansom. Thursday, Dec. 16 Kibitz Room has new owners, a new menu and a new name Schlesinger's. The new Colosseo Pizza is cranking out pies on Spring Garden. Friday, Dec. 17 The Corner, the restaurant that's taken over the former APO space, is now open. A series of vending machines stocked with local, all-natural snacks is planned for Philly in early 2011. Do Rips really consider themselves "Innovation in Licorice"? We run 'em down in Weekly Candy. Want to intern with Meal Ticket? Apply! Deadline is Dec. 29. Sat., Dec. 18 Check out pics inside the new Tyson Bees truck now making the rounds on Philly streets.

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Hell's Kitchen casting in Philly
Spike TV's "Bar Rescue" turns Swanky Bubbles into Sheer
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