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EAT THIS IMMEDIATELY: Caprese sandwich at Ultimo Coffee

POSTED: Friday, July 30, 2010, 3:49 PM

Filed Under: Coffee | Eat This Immediately

Photo | Adam Erace

This summer marks the second for Ultimo Coffee, the caffeinated half of Newbolds scrappy Ultimo/Brew (1900 S. 15th St.), as well as the reprisal of their perfecto Caprese baguette. "As soon as local tomatoes were available, the sandwich went back on the menu," says owner and coffee swami Aaron Ultimo, who served as judge at the most recent Thursday Night Throwdown barista competition. Pairing tomatoes with fresh mozzarella and basil is nothing new, but layering it on a split Four Worlds baguette takes the Italian-flag-colored trio to another plane. "People say bread makes a sandwich," says Ultimo. "In this case, its really true." Baker Michael Dolichs slender roll possesses that elusive balance of exterior crunch and inner chew, an ideal foil for the sliced Lancaster tomatoes, petals of Claudio mozzarella and torn basil from Ultimos back yard. So which of the cafes rotating Counter Culture coffees make the best match for this $6 summer lunch? An iced Finca el Puenta from Marcala, Honduras has sweetness to counterbalance the tart snap of the sandwich," says Ultimo. "Its nicknamed the 'Purple Princess' for its plum, grape and lavender notes. Icing the brew according to the Japanese school coffee's brewed fresh at double strength in a press-pot and poured hot directly over ice "intensifies all that sweetness and nuance. Eat this immediately.

poncho

Posted 2010-07-30 13:02:20

Oh man, this post is reason why I should never read Meal Ticket on an empty stomach...

kitchenplay

Posted 2010-07-30 14:26:39

I was totally coveting these about two hours ago.

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This means latte war! Thursday Night Throwdowns take hold in Philly

POSTED: Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 6:00 PM

Filed Under: Coffee | Contests | Food Events

Photo | Anthony Sica

Philadelphias coffee cognoscenti held its monthly Thursday Night Throwdown (TNT), a fast-paced latte art competition, on July 22 at Spruce Street Espresso (1101 Spruce St.), and Meal Ticket was there to take in the event in all of its pulled, pressed and caffeinated glory. This latest Throwdown brought together 28 competitors to try their hands at winning the monthly title and championship medal. Lovers and Madmen, Ultimo Coffee, Milkboy, Bodhi, 1 Shot, Gryphon Café, Café Clon and the host café were among the shops that tasked their top baristas with representing. TNTs started in Atlanta and have quickly spread up the East Coast, bringing together local, regional and national coffee communities. The Throwdown itself is a tournament bracket-style contest where one barista is pitted against another behind the espresso machine they each get 3 minutes to prep their espresso and milk, and one free-hand pour to demonstrate their loftiest interpretation of latte art. The meticulous judging criteria includes:

Balance and symmetry: dividing lines are clean and even Color infusion and definition: the contrast between the whiteness of foam and the darkness of the crema. and the intention of the design is obvious and clear Use of space: the design fills the cup in an appropriate and pleasant way. The design neither crowds the cup, nor leaves it feeling empty or unfinished. there is harmony between the size of the cup and the size of the design. Overall impression: drink is free of spill marks and cup is appropriately full of liquid. General aesthetic appeal and subjective appreciation.

Courtesy of Betty Ortiz

"Mid-Atlantic Barista Mom" Betty Ortiz of Spruce Street was a perfect host for the floating contest, which was sponsored by roasters Counter Culture and presided over by judge Aaron Ultimo of Ultimo Coffee (top pic, light blue shirt); he ultimately decided whose cups moved on from round to round. This time, Jonathon Amos of Bodhi Coffee (410 S. Second St.) won top honors. It's serious stuff the winner walks away with cash and coffee swag in addition to bragging rights. Above all else, though, it serves as an opportunity to hang with some of the most passionate, friendly food/drink people in the city. Augusts Thursday Night Throwdown will be held at Ultimo Coffee at 15th and Mifflin; keep an eye on TNT's site for more info. Check out video of the latest TNT below, via ComplexEspresso:

Tonight: Thursday Night Throwdown at Chestnut Hill Coffee :: Meal Ticket :: Food Blog :: Philadelphia City Paper

Posted 2010-09-23 17:14:52

[...] Chestnut Hill Coffee Company at 8620 Germantown Avenue (previously installments have been held at Spruce Street Espresso and Newbold’s Ultimo Coffee). Competitors will sign up at 7 p.m. ($5 entry fee) and pouring [...]

danya

Posted 2010-07-27 14:13:04

Nice! Jonathan currently makes the best espressos in the city. Self-proclaimed coffee geek (sorry, Todd Carmichael), looking forward to the next TNT.

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Posted 2010-07-27 20:42:17

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Lori

Posted 2010-07-27 21:19:53

Such a good time.

Skip

Posted 2010-07-29 12:27:33

This was a fun event. However, I couldn't help but cringe when I saw how shakey the camera work was.

Philly TNT on Meal Ticket! « PHILLY TNT – A MONTHLY LATTE ART THROWDOWN IN THE CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE

Posted 2010-07-28 20:03:52

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Phil Proteau

Posted 2010-07-28 20:25:04

I've been to TNT's in Washington DC, Raleigh NC, and NYC, and this was the biggest crowd I've seen at one these events!

Latte Art Throwdown @ Spruce St Espresso « Spruce Street Espresso

Posted 2010-07-29 19:59:29

[...] success!!!… also check out the article  Meal Ticket (City Paper)wrote about the event!! http://citypaper.net/blogs/mealticket/2010/07/27/thursday-night-throwdown/        Explore posts in the same categories: [...]

EAT THIS IMMEDIATELY: Caprese sandwich at Ultimo Coffee :: Meal Ticket :: Food Blog :: Philadelphia City Paper

Posted 2010-07-30 10:49:24

[...] the menu,” says owner and coffee swami Aaron Ultimo, who served as judge at the most recent Thursday Night Throwdown barista competition. Pairing tomatoes with fresh mozzarella and basil is nothing new, but layering it on a split Four [...]

Moving and Preparing for the Brewdown | Americano to go Project

Posted 2010-08-02 13:13:48

[...] This is somewhat old news, but the most recent Philadelphia TNT was such a smash hit that it attracted some attention from CityPaper's food blog, Meal Ticket. Check out the coverage here. [...]

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Posted 2010-08-02 11:38:56

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Cafe L'Aube expanding into Fairmount

POSTED: Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 4:15 PM

Filed Under: Coffee | Openings

Jean-Luc Fanny's Café L'aube, which the Ivory Coast native opened at 1512 South close to two years ago, is growing north, with a second location at 1631 Wallace Street. Its tentative opening is slated for "summer 2010." (Hey, that's right now!) More details soon; in the meantime, read Trey Popp's March 2009 rave about Fanny's specialty. Crepe lovers of Fairmount, rejoice! (h/t @FairmountNews) UPDATE [3:48 p.m.]: Just touched base with Fanny to grab a couple more details. This new space will be two rooms, and bigger than original. Same exact approach as the original café, with the exception of the waffles here they'll be served Liege-style, which is denser/chewier than the Brussels style he presses on South. Fanny is aiming for an August 15 opening.

Craig D.

Posted 2010-09-09 09:25:49

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CAFE FACADE WILL NOT BE THE GREEN CURRENTLY VISIBLE! A TRUE MIX UP IN PAINT COLOR! I JUST SPOKE TO THE OWNER AND THE INSIDE LOOKS BEAUTIFUL!

Paul R.

Posted 2010-10-11 14:55:46

Thank god I won't have to go to Mugshots anymore.

NOW OPEN: Cafe L’Aube Part Deux :: Meal Ticket :: Food Blog :: Philadelphia City Paper

Posted 2010-10-19 14:50:30

[...] Fanny, who introduced Café L’Aube to South Street in 2008, has opened his second location, at 1631 Wallace Street (corner of 17th). The new location, which debuted quietly late last week, is [...]

Chase H.

Posted 2010-10-15 17:13:32

They just opened today!

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Posted 2010-07-27 16:42:13

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Alana

Posted 2010-07-27 20:51:43

Just a second to the earlier review -- this is a complete gem of a cafe. The crepes and waffles are made to perfection, and, coupled with the coffee roasted in house, quickly becomes addictive. I couldn't be happier to see it opening in a neighborhood like East Fairmount!

Cafe L'aube? 17th & Wallace Coffee Shop - Philadelphia Speaks Forum - Neighborhoods, Sports, Restaurants and more

Posted 2010-07-27 23:31:34

[...] than the Brussels style he presses on South. Fanny is aiming for an August 15 opening.    Cafe L’Aube expanding into Fairmount :: Meal Ticket :: Food Blog :: Philadelphia City Paper looking forward to it, hopefully it's not another three years before another new business comes [...]

eldondre

Posted 2010-07-28 08:51:45

there's no such thing as East Fairmount, it's spring garden

rory

Posted 2010-07-28 12:49:45

there's fifteen different terms for my home area--francisville, fairmount, spring garden, etc. (can't wait for this place to open!!!). so why not add another?

Foobooz » Quick Bites

Posted 2010-07-28 14:32:35

[...] Cafe L’Aube will be making their delicious crepes for Fairmounters by August 15th. The larger cafe will be at 1631Wallace Street. [Meal Ticket] [...]

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NOW OPEN: Nook Bakery and Coffee Bar

POSTED: Monday, July 26, 2010, 3:44 PM

Filed Under: Coffee | Openings | Photos

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Nook Bakery and Coffee Bar (15 S. 20th St.), which we told you about in Feeding Frenzy last week, is still getting its bearings on 20th and Ranstead, but owners Michael Caro and Edna Cruz are quickly hitting their stride as far as the coffee and baked-good beats go. Nook, a far more spacious realization of what was their Walnut Bridge Coffee House, is brewing two types of coffee One Village out of Souderton and Gimme! out of Ithaca plus some killer espresso from Seattle-based Caffé Vita. Caro's also experimenting with brewing methods aplenty for heat-beating cold drinks, including Japanese iced coffee (aka hot coffee hand-brewed over ice, which results in a gentler end product) and a more traditional double-brewed rendition that packs a dark-roasted wallop. Caro encourages coffee heads to check out his pourover bar, but for folks without much time to spare, they're brewing fresh French press java and keeping it in hoppers for grab-and-go convenience. They've got an elaborate, so-serious multi-step water filtration system installed, as well (last pic); Caro says it fascinated the city Health Department inspector (in a good way). Cruz now has the room to back everything she wants in-house that includes sweets like scones, cookies, brownies and bars, plus savory treats like quiche, veggie tarts, bread puddings and the like. Don't miss her strawberry/rhubarb muffins. Nook's open Monday to Friday from 7 to 6 and Saturday and Sunday from 8 to 5.

madame_dakar

Posted 2010-08-02 09:42:48

Mike and Edna are the best!!!  I miss being so close to Walnut Bridge Coffee House, and can't wait to go by for Edna's berry muffins.  Everything they make is delicious.

Michael

Posted 2010-10-12 18:48:34

My favorite iced coffee of all time, ALL TIME.  And their pecan coffee cake is quickly becoming my favorite baked good as well.

BarryG

Posted 2010-07-26 11:48:14

No comment on the coffee yet, but I had a spelt cranberry muffin here that was off the chain.

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Posted 2010-07-26 12:20:09

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poncho

Posted 2010-07-26 17:24:59

Now, I don't consider myself a muffin eater ( hey-oooo) but the strawberry rhubard muffin was insanely good!

NoMstn

Posted 2010-08-07 10:29:47

I know it's already been said but the muffins here are amaaazing.  My "go-to" is the whole wheat fig but I just had a 1/2 whole wheat peach this morning and now I have to recalculate my rankings.

NoMstn

Posted 2010-08-07 10:30:39

Muffins here are amaaaazing.  Whole-wheat Fig and/or 1/2 whole wheat peach.  THE BEST IN THE CITY

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Posted 2010-08-02 11:38:40

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NOW OPEN: Jet Wine Bar :: Meal Ticket :: Philadelphia City Paper

Posted 2010-11-12 16:22:57

[...] the week, from 4 to 6 p.m., you can get a glass of Fino and two scones (fresh-baked by Edna Cruz of Nook Bakery & Coffee) for $6.   NOW OPEN: Jet Wine [...]

adam

Posted 2010-12-15 19:35:16

FYI - Ellis Coffee, well-known Philadelphia roaster, has fired 6 union drivers and brought in non-union drivers at half the pay with no benefits. It's disgusting!!! when will these practices end??? I am boycotting Ellis Coffee!!!

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Nook Bakery and Coffee Bar aiming for next week

POSTED: Friday, July 9, 2010, 5:25 PM

Filed Under: Coffee | Openings

Michael Caro, who along with his wife Edna has moved Walnut Bridge Coffee from 2319 Walnut to the corner of 20th and Ludlow, says he hopes to have his new space open sometime in the next week. Nook Bakery and Coffee Bar, as it'll now be known, sits at at 1,600 square feet, close to twice the size of Walnut Bridge, which they ran for five years; it'll allow for more elbow room for customers in addition to an expanded in-house baking operation. Walnut Bridge used Illy brand coffee, but Caro says he'll now source beans from the Souderton-based One Village as well as New York's Gimme. They'll feature a "brew bar" where customers can choose from an international variety of unique single-origin beans that will be ground and brewed to order; for those in a hurry, though, Nook will also feature fresh French press fuel on hand. An elaborate four-stage water filtration system will allow Caro to tweak out municipal H2O for optimal brewing results. Edna has built up a reputation for her great bread puddings (vanilla, banana chocolate, strawberry, etc.) those'll be available, as well as sweets like brownies and lemon bars. For lunch, they'll avoid going the sandwich route (Center City competition is too saturated, Caro believes) and focus on savory baked dishes like quiches, scones (bacon/chive/white cheddar is one option) and casseroles.

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Posted 2010-07-09 15:51:56

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Tom

Posted 2010-07-14 15:12:46

Sounds like it'll be a great shop. One Village Coffee is the best!

madame_dakar

Posted 2010-07-22 08:21:49

Can't wait to try Edna's bacon brownies and her amazing berry muffins again.  She's my baking hero!  Congratulations Edna and Mike!!

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Chhaya Cafe opening on East Passyunk

POSTED: Friday, July 9, 2010, 4:31 PM

Filed Under: Coffee | Openings

Chhaya Café is the name of the biz taking over what was Le Petite Croissant at 1823 E. Passyunk Avenue. During the week, they'll operate as a coffee house, serving sandwiches, salads, fresh-baked bready fare and some unique waffle preparations spicy cornbread, a pulled pork-topped option and black-and-white marble cake waffles are just three examples. On weekends, owner Brett Shangold says they'll serve Saturday and Sunday brunch, working off a menu that'll feature their waffles in addition to other brunch dishes. Friday and Saturday nights, they'll do cichetti for dinner that's the Venetian small-plate service we first caught wind of this past winter thanks to Andrea Luca Rossi of Rittenhouse's Cichetteria 19. No solid opening date just yet but we'll update here as we learn more. UPDATE [13july10]: Chhaya hopes to open its doors in the first week of August, according to Shangold.

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Posted 2010-07-09 12:04:30

[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by LucindaLunacy, Ritz and others. Ritz said: RT @mealticket: Passyunk Avenue has all the fun! They're getting a new coffeeshop/gourmet waffle house: http://bit.ly/aWlkut (@mbteach Nice! [...]

adam

Posted 2010-07-09 12:51:32

fucking awesome

NOW OPEN: Chhaya Cafe :: Meal Ticket :: Food Blog :: Philadelphia City Paper

Posted 2010-08-06 14:07:16

[...] aka V, softly opened their Chhaya Café, at 1823 E. Passyunk, early this morning. Chhaya, which we first told you about in early July, will serve coffee roasted by Joe Coffee, plus housemade pastries and baked goods, while they get [...]

Lisa

Posted 2010-07-12 09:44:46

Will they be serving alcohol for their brunches or is it a BYOB?

maggie

Posted 2010-07-13 17:30:42

its going to be byob

Drew Lazor

Posted 2010-07-14 13:49:52

Lisa and Maggie:

It will be BYOB, but The Bottle Shop is going to be opening right next door.

Michele Aquino

Posted 2010-07-14 16:14:56

yes we are - 1837 E Passyunk Ave.... thanks Drew!

Michele Aquino

Posted 2010-07-15 19:31:37

Thanks Drew!!

brett

Posted 2010-07-25 23:30:47

follow chhaya on facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Philadelphia-PA/Chhaya/139944129359796?ref=ts

Grubbin’ at this weekend’s DooWop Car Show :: Meal Ticket :: Food Blog :: Philadelphia City Paper

Posted 2010-07-30 12:51:31

[...] Café isn’t even open yet (check out more info), but they’ll be providing sneak previews of their baked goods at 1823 E. [...]

Chhaya Cafe soft-opens Friday :: Meal Ticket :: Food Blog :: Philadelphia City Paper

Posted 2010-08-04 07:31:54

[...] was fast! Chhaya Cafe (1823 E. Passyunk Ave.), the coffee/waffle/small-plate spot we mentioned earlier this month, will soft-open this coming Friday, serving coffee, pastries and light snacks, owner Brett Shangold [...]

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Patriotic deal at Bodhi Coffee

POSTED: Friday, June 25, 2010, 7:10 PM

Filed Under: Coffee | Food and Sports

In honor of the USA's most excellent 1-0 World Cup win over the Algerian woman slappers national team, the Stumptown-brewing Bodhi Coffee (410 S. Second St.) is discounting all Americanos by half for the duration of our boys' run. Landon is like YES I WILL SLIDE TOWARD THIS DEAL BECAUSE THAT IS A GREAT VALUE!

via dhm

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Friday: Grand re-opening of Green Line's Powelton Village location

POSTED: Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 6:10 PM

Filed Under: Coffee | Openings

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Free coffee alert! Douglas Witmer and Daniel Thut's Powelton Village Green Line CafÃ© (3549 Lancaster Ave.), which opened three years ago, is finally fully renovated — thanks to a financial assist from the University City District, the West Philly coffee dudes (they've got two other shops) have restored a streetside plate-glass window in the space and also commissioned a 30-foot Green Line mural on the side of the building. This Friday, June 11, from 4 to 6 p.m., stop by to check out the grand reopening of the cafÃ© — they'll pour gratis fair-trade coffee (sourced through the Independents Coffee Cooperative), plus an edible spread of eats off the Green Line grab-and-go menu. UPDATE: Some inside and outside shots of the cafÃ©, courtesy of Witmer, after the jump.

Courtesy of Douglas Witmer

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Posted 2010-06-10 11:10:16

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Carly

Posted 2010-06-10 11:22:13

The revamped space looks fab! Thanks for bringing more color to P-ville Greenline.  I suddenly want a cup of iced chai tea, with a shot of vanilla syrup in there. Mmm.

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1 Shot Coffee's big plans

POSTED: Friday, May 28, 2010, 5:22 PM

Filed Under: Coffee | Openings

We first alluded to 1 Shot Coffee's expansion plans back in February, but now the project is coming into focus a bit more. Owner Melissa Baruno tells Meal Ticket she's aiming at Sept. 1 to move her five-year-old cafÃ© from Liberties Walk to a multi-level space on American Street (formerly American Street CafÃ©). On the ground floor, she'll have a custom-built espresso bar (literally a bar, with 12 seats) armed with a pourover setup and iced coffee on tap; she wants to hold cuppings, or coffee tastings, once a week. A full kitchen will allow Baruno to offer a vegetarian-friendly, full-on seasonal salad menu put together with locally grown organic ingredients. 1 Shot has served Stumptown coffee since January of this year, and will continue to brew their beans, including a proprietary blend the Portland, Oregon roaster developed specifically for Baruno's shop. On the second floor of the new cafÃ©, there'll be a glass-enclosed herb and lettuce garden, a user-friendly community table for meetings and study and a wall dedicated exclusively to work by Tyler School of Art students. Baruno says she plans on organizing movie nights, acoustic performances and local artsy-crafty mini-bazaar events for this space on a regular basis. UPDATE: Added a exterior rendering of the new 1 Shot after the jump.

poncho

Posted 2010-05-28 12:38:03

This sounds pretty awesome

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Posted 2010-05-29 04:34:58

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Kate

Posted 2010-05-29 16:14:30

Simply amazing, best of luck and can't wait to see it all done!!!

Chris Somers

Posted 2010-05-30 11:52:42

Love it !  I cannot believe it has been 5 years already.  One Shot has the most delicious coffee in Philly !  This will be such a great move for them and a destination for the neighborhood.

satalof

Posted 2010-05-30 11:57:26

Boyo does this sound cool!

Crystal

Posted 2010-06-22 13:54:38

Awesome Meliss.  Congratulations!  This sounds more like a community cultural centre that happens to serve really good coffee.  Best of luck with the move!!

New-look 1 Shot Coffee opens Friday :: Meal Ticket :: Food Blog :: Philadelphia City Paper

Posted 2010-12-01 13:27:51

[...] original home in Liberties Walk to a multi-level space on nearby American Street (rendering above; we first reported on it here) — will debut to the public this coming Friday, Dec. 3. We’ll have some more details for [...]

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This town is big enough for the both of them: Hub Bub and Mojo co-exist

POSTED: Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 5:23 PM

Filed Under: Coffee | Food News

On Monday, our post about the new New Orleans Roast-pouring Mojo Gourmet Coffee in University City garnered some salty response from readers who believed it to be inequitable for the business to set up shop directly next to Drew Crockett's Hub Bub Coffee, which began serving Stumptown coffee near 38th and Spruce in October 2009. We touched base with both Crockett and Mojo's Kimberly Edwards to gain an accurate grip on how these things work — and to gauge how both feel about the strange situation. Let's state this at the outset: These spots are assigned to vendors by the city's Department of Licenses & Inspections (L&I), and are not hand-picked by proprietors. L&I divides Philly into vending "zones," and applicants are required to apply for a Street Sales license within these delineated areas, which feature a finite number of sanctioned spots. Approved vendors provide a list of desired locations within a zone, and spots are assigned based on availability. L&I recently created a new, never-been-occupied vendor spot on the stretch of 38th between Spruce and Locust, and when Mojo's number came up, that's the space they drew. Both trucks put in calls to L&I explaining the situation, and — somewhat surprisingly, considering its reputation with local business owners — the department responded quickly, shifting Mojo to the corner of 38th and Spruce and Hub Bub a few spaces down closer to Locust, near the parking garage entrance on 38th. While Mojo's appearance on the block came as a surprise to Crockett, he's taking it in stride. "Coffee is part of a person's daily routine, and this area's students and faculty and staff are coffee fanatics, so I'm excited to have Mojo in the area," he says. Edwards, who runs Mojo with her husband Guy Angelella, expressed similar sentiments in a statement to Meal Ticket. "We are not interested in stealing anyone's loyal customers, but want to create our own business just like they did and hopefully enjoy a loyal following of our own," she says. "While the situation is not ideal, we've realized that it isn't any different than a half a dozen bars on the same block, serving the same Budweisers, Heinekens and Bass Ales. Something is different about each of those bars and something is different about each of our trucks and menus. We will enjoy the process of discovery as University City finds out why we are different."

rory

Posted 2010-05-26 12:54:44

well, as the first angered responder, i'll say that's good to hear, though still far from ideal...had mojo been on the other side of campus, it'd be 5 blocks closer to me.

oh well. maybe the next time hub bub is closed, i'll give mojo a try. anything's better than the burnt espresso @ gia.

Foobooz » Truck Talk

Posted 2010-05-26 14:08:39

[...] also got a coupon on their web site for a free iced coffee or tea with the purchase of lunch. Meal Ticket has some more on the [...]

Sara

Posted 2010-05-26 16:34:59

Where's the Center City food truck love?  I know the permits and lack of space can be a bitch to deal with, but I would love nothing more than awesome coffee out of a truck.

Coffee Truck Showdown Ends In Charitable Coexistence | Under the Button

Posted 2010-05-29 15:15:23

[...] to City Paper, the city’s department of Licenses and Inspections decides which neighborhoods and spaces are [...]

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