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Archive: June, 2010
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[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Peter Van Allen and Meal Ticket, Meal Ticket. Meal Ticket said: Changes in store at two of Philly's three Naked Chocolate locations: http://bit.ly/bYwJue [...]
[...] Big changes for two of the city’s three Naked Chocolate locations. For starters, they’re... [...]
[...] Chocolate Café doesn’t appear to be drastically different from its predecessor. However, Meal Ticket reports that the new owner, Eli Mordechai, will be introducing more savory options to the chocolaty [...]
Filed Under: Food TV
It's not unusual to see film crews outside of Geno's Steaks. Its proprietor, Joe Vento, is always talking to Fox News or hitting up YouTube. But it seemed odd that a similarly sized crew was also at longtme rival Pat's Steaks. Turns out they were shooting one of the first few episodes of an upcoming Food Network show called Food Feud, with the channel's host/burger king/Iron Chef soul-patch-man Michael Symon. It seems to be, from what little was discussed with an anonymous cameraman, part feature program (host Symon talking with each restaurant about the history of a so-called battle) and part competition (there will be, according to reports of episodes shot in Detroit, blind taste tests of each restaurant's goods, though we didn't witness as much this morning). Are there cut-and-dried winners? We couldn't get hold of yesterday's filmed competitors, Tony Luke's and John's Roast Pork. Will this program be close to the Travel Channel's Food Wars — which recently filmed here with CP's Drew Lazor — in spirit? Can't say. Stay tuned.
[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Valerie Lagauskas, Meal Ticket. Meal Ticket said: Food Network shooting new show "Food Feud" here in Philly: http://bit.ly/aEap3z [...]
Filed Under: Openings | Weird Regional Foods
Larry Rosenblum tells Meal Ticket he's in the early stages of opening Spread Bagelry, a Montreal-style wood-fire-oven bagel bakery and café, at 262 S. 20th Street just off Rittenhouse Square. Rosenblum, an entrepreneur who's spent much of his career in publishing, has partnered with Mark Cosgrove (he cooked at Steve Poses' Frog back the day) and Jane Gallina (a Le Cordon Bleu grad and former pastry chef at Brasserie Perrier) for the concept, described as "Cold Stone Creamery meets the Montreal bagel" — meaning customers can trick out their orders with a highly customizable selection of spreads and local, seasonal ingredients (think bacon and cheese sourced from Lancaster County). There'll be pre-set sandwich and brunch menus, too, plus espresso and coffee. Rosenblum, whose grandfather was a bagel baker in World War II-era Poland, says Spread will have indoor and outdoor seating; the partners are hoping to open around Labor Day weekend.
Montreal bagels, which tend to have a transfixing effect on people, differ from the typical New York style in both flavor and feel — they dough is sweeter (they're typically boiled in honey water), and the wood-firing produces a crispy exterior around a denser crumb.
Tastes like a cross between a NY bagel and a pretzel? I'll take it!
This changes everything. Now we just need someone to open up a Montreal-style Jewish deli (like Mile End in Brooklyn based on Schwartz's) to serve smoked meat sandwiches and poutine!
monteal bagels, get in my belly
Well this is just fantastic news. Mr. Rosenblum, if you're out there--what about smoking up some Montreal-style smoked meat to accompany those bagels?
[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Untossed, alexrolfe and Leah G, Meal Ticket. Meal Ticket said: Rittenhouse is getting a Montreal-style bagel joint. Wood-burning oven bagels for all! http://bit.ly/ciODwB [...]
Boo Montreal bagels. Think bagel chip thats oddly sweet and too weak to hold an egg. Smoked meat - now you're speaking to me. Ey?
Larry's HOT. His bagel idea is HOTTER. I'm really looking forward to this place, especially on weekends.
I can't wait to try this place!!! Jane is hands down my favorite chef ever, so this will be pretty interesting :) yay!
Although the texture of Montreal bagels is fine, they are too sweet. I have a highly sensitive taste for sweet. I will try them but if they are too sweet, feh. I buy H & H bagels at Capogiro. Praise the Lord. All other Philly bagels are garbage.
With Mark Cosgrove at the helm, it's guaranteed that he'll come up with an excellent variation of the montreal style bagel that will put the rest to shame. So stop your belly-achin' and give it a chance, it's not like you have any better options--ahem, Dunkin' Donuts and Einstein Bagels? Puh-lease.
i know that guy Mark and he's gonna make one awesome bagel!
[...] Spread Bagelry is the name of the Montreal-style bagel spot set for 262 S 20th Street. [Meal Ticket] [...]
Early stages? So it's not opened yet. Won't hold my breath.
I love the idea of a different kind of quality bagel place in the city! I hope it does open as planned. It is only my humble opinion but they might want to reconsider the name. It seems to be a little too concrete and not well suited for the concept of a bagel place that is new and different. What about "New Moon Bagelry"? or "Sensational Bagels"? or Plentifull Bagels? Any other suggestions?
to the dude who said "all Philly bagels are garbage" i direct you to New York Bagel in super northwest philly (19151). His everything flats are the best in the nation. but back to topic i'll try this place in rittenhouse
[...] And! And! There’s news that in the future there will be a Montreal-style bagelry. [...]
[...] pic from inside Spread Bagelry, the Montreal-style bagel café in progress at 262 S. 20th Street. (We first mentioned the project back in June.) Spread, whose website is live, will fire their bagels in a 10-ton-plus brick oven, which is [...]
[...] a lil’ visual update on the brick oven progress over at Spread Bagelry (262 S. 20th St.) , which we first told you about in June. Owner Larry Rosenblum tells Meal Ticket that he believes his spot, which is plugging along (no [...]
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Michael Schulson: Modern Asian 08.03.2010 07:00 pm
Hors d'Oeuvre Chilled Oysters with Cucumber Water Cured Salmon with Scallion Pancakes Edamame Dumplings with Sake Broth Salt and Pepper Frogs' Legs with Blue Cheese Dressing Oxtail Dumplings with Kimchi Vinaigrette Kobe Beef Tartare with Soy Tapioca Simonnet-Febvre Crémant de Bourgogne Brut NV Sake Fizzes with Chilies Signature Sampan Wine Coolers Dinner Kampachi with Soy, Truffles, and Celery Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Rosé NV Egg and Scallions with Crab, Parmesan, and Uni Urban Riesling 2009 Soy-Braised Mushrooms with Corn, Summer Truffles, and Heirloom Tomatoes Pierre Valetin Hautes Côte de Beaune 2007 Pineapple Consommé with Elderflower Gelée Wild Striped Bass with Pickled Ramps, Asparagus, and Ponzu Pierre Valetin Hautes Côte de Beaune 2007 Berkshire Pork with Kimchi Cucumber, Arugula, and Mustard Truchard Syrah 2004 Peanut Butter Cup with Cornstarch Ice Cream and Caramelized NutsHoney: Pennsylvania Summer Harvest 08.12.2010 07:00 pm
Hors d'Oeuvre Bay Scallop Ceviche with Watermelon, Black Sesame, and Chile Threads Marinated Melons with Homemade Duck Prosciutto and Red Shiso Foie Gras Torchon with Preserved Wild Strawberries, Sea Urchin, and Black Pepper Crisps Kennett Square Mushroom Bruschetta with Shellbark Hollow Farms Goat Cheese and Black Garlic Seared Venison Loin with Crispy Preserved Lemon Risotto, BlueberryâBalsamic Compote, and Fennel Pollen Mumm Napa Brut Rosé NV Dinner Amuse Bouche > Grilled Pennsylvania Noble Cheddar Sandwiches with Peppered Tomato Marmalade and Red Mustard Sprouts Heirloom Tomato and Cucumber Salad with BasilâMint Yogurt, Feta Croutons, Black Olive Powder, and Sumac A to Z Rosé 2007 Chilled Corn Soup with Pocono Trout Tartare, Smoked Trout Roe, Corn Shoots, and Spiced Popcorn Pine Ridge Chenin BlancâViognier 2007 Crispy Four Story Hill Farm Suckling Pig with Soy-Cured Egg Yolk, White Miso Emulsion, Mousseron Mushrooms, and Summer Truffle Conserve Alma Rosa Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2007 Chicken-Fried Skate with Monkfish Liver Rémoulade, Pickled Melon Rind Salad, and Smoked Hot Paprika Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut NV Grilled Anson Mills Lemon Corncake with Blueberry Ice Cream, Marcona Almond Butter, Blueberry Compote, Almond Brittle, and Cinnamon Pinnacle Ridge Vidal Blanc Ice Wine 2007That Michael Schulson, so handsome. Is there an ethereal glow around the Honey duo or is that just a mangled clipping path?
Filed Under: Chef Salad | Snack Time
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[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Christian Kauffman and Meal Ticket, Meal Ticket. Meal Ticket said: Who/what is in SNACK TIME this week? http://bit.ly/cSFIgR [...]
[...] Todd Dae Kulper, who earned great looks during his short stint at Ro-Zu at Seventh and Bainbridge, told us that he was working on something new in the Philly area. Turns out he’ll be running the show at the still-not-named izakaya going [...]
Filed Under: Photos
In the past week or so, the entire Internet has turned into one giant wankfest for the iPhone 4G, with thousands upon thousands of Apple minions publicly pleasuring themselves to Steve Jobs' latest overpriced call-dropping platform Fruit Ninja console phone. (Today's the day that many pre-ordered 4Gs are arriving.) The most common way in which people tend to show off the unique, one-of-a-kind device that six million Japanese toddlers have been using since 2004 is via an "unboxing," a photo essay or video clip during which a consumer pornographically pulls out removes each component of a new gadget to make sure everyone knows how cool and smart and special they are for spending money. Meal Ticket says screw Jobs and screw the 4G. Let's unbox something that everyone can appreciate: A PIZZA!
Last night, we ordered a half pepperoni/onion and half plain pie from La Rosa, the excellent square pizza maker at Broad and Snyder. (We know their potato pizza is the truth, but decided to switch it since that's what we got last time.) We "unboxed" it, ate it, thoroughly enjoyed it and are now very proud to share our photos with you. Have fun, and remember: Even with the addition of garlic salt and crushed red pepper flakes, iPhones still taste like crap.
[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Meal Ticket, Meal Ticket. Meal Ticket said: Who cares about the #iPhone 4G? Let's "unbox" something way better — a pizza from La Rosa! http://bit.ly/bJxDSY (cc @slice) [...]
At least the iPhone 4G has a web site. Anyone have a link to their menu?
I don't think they have one, Holly. They do pizza and stromboli only; basically just call and ask them if they can do something and they'll say yes or no.
I am obsessing on that potato pizza - wanted to see if they had any similar tricks up their sleeve or any variations on the theme. I'm thinking sausage atop the potato.
This is unrelated but you have a new photo on your "about" page. Hot.
Drew, their pizza looks to be thin like Santucci Bros. I am not a fan of the big thick and doughy Sicilian style pizza. Can you confirm this square pie is on the thinner side? It looks legit.
Dave, it's thicker than Santucci's but thinner/lighter than your average square Sicilian-style slice.
This is as close as you can get to true Roman-style pizza in Philly.
Stupid iPhone 4 was not in stock today ( June 27 ) because idiots Can't put the phone back in stock till june 29 !!!! I'm so pissed right Now !!!!!!!!!!
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Amuse Bouche
Beef Consomme
First Course
Mezze Plate: Beef Tartare with capers, cornichons & purple mustard; Albondigas with spicy sofrito; Cecina with fennel, pickled onion, and olive oil
âDouble Wit Belgian style Witbierâ
Delicious, quenching Belgian style witbier. Aromas of lemon, wheat, and coriander. 7% abv
Second Course
Roast Beef Bocadillo with horseradish aioli and beef jus
âRiver Horse Lagerâ
Unfiltered, refreshing lager with notes of sweet bready malts and a light touch of herbal and citrus hops. 5% abv
Third Course
Seared Scallop with Beef Shank Ragu and saffron spatzle
Asparagus ala Plancha
âSpecial Mild English Aleâ
Pours a deep copper color, with aromas and flavors of toasted caramel. 4.5%abv
Fourth Course
Braised Beef Belly with sunny side up egg and shaved mojama
Organic Mixed Mushrooms ala Plancha
âHop-a-lot-amus Imperial IPAâ
Notes of orange rind, white pepper and brown sugar contrast beautifully with spicy hop flavor. 8.5% abv
Fifth Course
Apricot Tarte Tartin and Crème Fraiche Ice Cream, garnished with pink peppercorns
âTripel Horse Belgian style Tripelâ
Rich and robust. Aromatics of nutmeg and vanilla, with a moderately dry finish. 10% abv
Filed Under: Food and Art | Food Events
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[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Amy Strauss and Linus Graybill, Meal Ticket. Meal Ticket said: Saturday: Philadelphia Picklefest in South Philly! http://bit.ly/bxiEeN [...]
This will be the greatest day ever
Pickle Juice Martinis are amazing...I'm just saying...
The best pickled sausage and pigs feet in the world is made right across the WW Bridge in Gibbstown, NJ - Wagner's Provisions.
[...] Don’t forget that Picklefest is this Saturday in South Philly. [...]
Happy Hour is a place to vent daily frustrations and unwind, a time to reconnect with friends and coworkers you don't mind seeing beyond the boundaries of Cubicle Land. It's is also the ideal time to score a deal on your favorite gustatives and gulpables. For this feature, Team Meal Ticket hops to happy hours across the land and files a report every Tuesday. Let's delve into it at the North Star Bar.
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This is a great deal! Half of 60 minute? Awesome.
[...] Happy Hour Hopper heads to Fairmount for an amazing deal at North Star Bar. [...]
Cooperage, the super-pretty chicken-fried whiskey and wine bar in the Curtis Center, has added weekend brunch hours to its operation. They'll serve up brunch — the "Chesapeake Benedict," with crabcakes, asparagus and creamed-corn bérnaise sounds bangin' — Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check out the menu in full after the jump.
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[...] more. Full menu after the jump. Between this and Cooperage’s brand-new Southern-style brunch (also launching this weekend), y’all got a lot of drawly eggs to get [...]
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