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Archive: May, 2010
Filed Under: We're Here to Help
A Meal Ticket reader checks in with the following query:
I've been helping a lovely woman in her mid-60s and she would like to find a few bars in the city "with a nice atmosphere where older folks go." Additionally, she's blind, so if it has a crazy walk up 70 flights of stairs it probably won't work. Any suggestions?So you've got the criteria — nice atmosphere, friendly, more mature crowd, easy access. Leave suggestions in the comments!
I think the bar at Meritage would be a nice fit. It definitely trends a little bit older and Irene behind the bar would surely make her feel welcomed.
Bar 210 at Lacroix or XIX.
I think Tavern 17 would be a good option.
I have seen some older couples at Ladder 15.
All hotels. Since she is blind, dark places are not a problem. But defining "old" is. I know a couple: he will be 86, she will be 82. They look like they are in their 50s and are more fun than some 30 year-olds I know. I love Caribou Cafe, Portofino's, sushi bars if she enjoys sushi, especially Zama's, Twenty Manning Grill and Bar Lyonnaise although there are steps.
In general, hotel bars are great options...particularly where accessibility is an issue (the Ritz or Four Seasons are options). I would also suggest the bar at the Prime Rib and the bar at R2L.
Paradiso? Never too crowded at the trim granite bar, but never dead either. Solid by-the-glass selection, and PSN approves of their gnocchi. http://www.southphillyreview.com/food-and-drink/Starting-from-scratch-93627794.html
Agree with Bar 210 or XIX are good options
I second Parker's Tavern 17 reco. Bar seating, table seating, a comfy couch (if available). sometimes live music suitable for mature ears.
Southwark at 4th and Bainbridge
Filed Under: Food TV
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This sounds awfully similar to BBC America's Kitchen Nightmares with Gordon Ramsay... down to the crazy British chef...
Nice observation genius. But don't pre-judge. This is going to be a he'll of alot more entertaining.
Filed Under: Where'd We Eat?
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| Photos | Drew Lazor |
the new 20 manning grill.
Holy crapola, Poster Nutbag, that was fast! Yes, this is the new Twenty Manning Grill. Was it the logo context clue on the bread bag that gave it away?
I love that Poster Nutbag is a Phish reference.
no ice under the oysters?
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- Lunch at Supper, solo Mom's Day brunches and late-night cheeseburger fixes in Notes from the Weekend.
- Chew Man Chu calls it a day.
- Momiji Sushi opens on Fifth Street.
- We found local fig tree trimmings at an unlikely place — D'Angelo Brothers meats.
- Happy Hour Hopper grabs a few pints at The Institute.
- Jose Garces is fixing to unleash a taco truck on Philly.
- The Dapper Dog starts slingin' late-night franks at Second and Poplar.
- Preston Eckman of APO attempts to tame the Jeppson's Malort beast.
- Biba is the name of the upcoming bar from the owners of Tria.
- Speaking of APO — looks like the bottom floor of the cocktail bar will become a restaurant.
- Capogiro is coming to The Piazza.
- Forcemeat frenzy! Starvin' Marvin Super Dogs opens in the Great Northeast.
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[...] South Jersey, get on Food Network• Where'd we eat last night?• What We Wrote*, May 10-14• NOW OPEN: Starvin' Marvin's Super Dogs• Nana Petrillo's bringing Capogiro to NoLibs• Want to win a copy of Cook to [...]
Filed Under: Openings
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Wow, finally. The piazza has no good coffee. Darlings is a let down on many levels.
Yay! This makes me happy.
no sweet spots? liberties walk has brown betty's and an entire candy (with ice cream) store. i like capogiros, but damn, this is out of the stephen starr "there are no good cocktails in philly" book of PR.
Rory, that was my phrase and not his. Sorry if it was unclear — he said he felt the Piazza needed an ice cream/water ice/gelato type of place, so slightly different approach than a Brown Betty's or a Little Candy Shoppe.
Thank you for helping us get the word out.. Thank you for also stating that your wording was used and not mine.. I want every small business owner/store in north libs to successful...
This excites me since I'm not a fan of La Colombe. I love a coffee shop that serves better local coffee! Can't wait to come by when you open.
[...] Nana Petrillo is bringing Capogiro gelato to the Piazza. [Meal Ticket] [...]
[...] - Capogiro is coming to The Piazza. [...]
[...] Petrillo’s, the Capogiro gelato and coffee shop we first told you about in mid-May, just opened in The Piazza a few hours back. (It’s so new that owner Joe Cleary had to turn [...]
Filed Under: Contests | Food Books
Though not strictly a cookbook (Walker calls it a "culinary seduction guide"), dozens of simple recipes dot the chapters; dishes like "Tap That Ass-paragus Soup" and "Eggs Whorentine" were culled from more than 400 on his blog. The reasons why Cook to Bang can and will work are spelled out (in all caps) in the few first pages: "1. CHEAPER THAN A RESTAURANT 2. YOU'RE ALREADY IN YOUR HOUSE 3. YOU'RE DESSERT."Do you need a copy of Cook to Bang in your life? Sure you do. Just e-mail drew.lazor@citypaper.net with ONE SENTENCE explaining why you want the book. We'll pick the winner and publish the sentence here. Happy cooking/banging! UPDATE: Meal Ticket reader Tom Williams wins the book with the following sentence:
My cooking skills are like my banging skills; underutilized fountains of awesome.Tom Williams rules.
Filed Under: Weird Regional Foods
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How do they get the cheesesteak inside the pretzel? Did they borrow machinery from a Twinkie factory?
I'm not sure I want to know...
Looks like a hot pocket, wretch. Who is making it for them?
At first I thought, "yum!" A few seconds later I thought, "gross." Gross. Final answer.
So much for fighting childhood obesity with a sugar tax.
One of the Amish vendors in the Reading Terminal sells these, they are little tubes full of sex for your tastebuds.
where did they steal this idea from, like every other one.
Look at that sucker man. Everything depends on the cheese they use. The pretzel looks like it could stand to be somewhat thicker. I'd try one but I can't promise to get the whole thing down. Maybe we'll see 'em at Wing Bowl.
"It could stand to be somewhat thicker. I'd try one but I can't promise to get the whole thing down." That's what she said.
HEYOOOOOOOOO
Just got my free one. I'd say that the wayyy shorter line than what I heard about for the 500 degrees giveaway correlates with the hot-pocket-like quality. Don't think I'd pay $3.50 for this.
Filed Under: Dealage
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| Photo | Drew Lazor |
Filed Under: Openings
On Tuesday, we posted about the debut of APO's renovated upstairs space, and how the bar's paring down its bestial liquor stockade by offering $8 pours of some serious, usually-pricey stuff. (It's going down tonight! See you there all cross-eyed!) But what's going on with that sizable ground floor space? A rep for the bar confirms that they are opening a restaurant down there, but the final concept is yet to be determined. APO folks have denied prior reports that it's going to be a diner. Will keep y'all posted.
[...] The downstairs redo at APO IS going to happen but its NOT going to be a diner. [Meal Ticket] [...]
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