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CP staff writer Isaiah Thompson frequently stops at little shops in Chinatown to acquire cooking ingredients, but this particular item, which he purchased at the memorably named Grocery Market at 10th and Cherry, has both he and I flummoxed. Thompson says he bought this product, identified only as "meat," on the belief that it was beef tongue, as it was "long and had similar-looking surface"; he planned using it to recreate Han Dynasty's beef and tripe in chili oil at home. After opening up the packaging, however, he came to the conclusion that this was not tongue — no, not at all.

That didn't stop him from eating it.

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Want to intern with Team Meal Ticket?

POSTED: Monday, November 14, 2011, 3:45 PM

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We're on the search for a couple awesome interns to join Team Meal Ticket beginning in December 2011. If you're interested in applying — full details after the jump — get in touch no later than Friday, December 2.

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Ticket Stubs: Meal Ticket Weekly Recap, November 7-11

POSTED: Monday, November 14, 2011, 11:00 AM

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Monday, November 7

Food Network dude Ted Allen has a good sense of humor.

A Play, a Pie and a Pint has a second run at Fergie's.

Jason Cichonski and Chip Roman introduce Ela.

Tuesday, November 8

In Riva is a Southern Italian concept coming to East Falls.

Empanadas, steer feet, sweetbreads and other stuff in Notes from the Weekend.

Frankford Hall ups its food game for the colder months.

Former 10 Arts chef Jennifer Carroll is cooking up a dinner series with SPTR's Scott Schroeder.

Wednesday, November 9

Buxco's Desiato Cider debuts in Philly.

Adam Erace recommends you eat groundcherries immediately.

Thursday, November 10

Stephen Starr's latest, Route 6, opens Nov. 17.

Buncha food/interior shots inside Cichonski and Roman's Ela.

Friday, November 11

Center City's Miran is now a new Korean restaurant called Wa Joe.

Celebrated Internet art critic Hennessy Youngman shows us how to make his signature cocktail.

Pair cheese and win big at Wedge + Fig.

M Kee is brand-new in Chinatown.

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Ticket Stubs: Meal Ticket Weekly Recap, October 31-November 4

POSTED: Monday, November 7, 2011, 10:30 AM

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Monday, October 31

We gave away tix to Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert's Merriam Theater appearance.

Here's how to get down at Cochon for cheap Tuesday through Thursday.

A rare taste of Uyghurian cuisine comes to Philly.

Sushi and pancakes and weird New Hope and bison delmonicos and Anita Lo dishes in Notes from the Weekend.

Tuesday, November 1

The owners of Spread Bagelry are opening a bakery across the street.

Rival Bros Coffee Truck rolls into its role at LOVE Park.

Jake's brings back its Turducken sandwich.

Percy Street Barbecue's Comcast Center sandwich shop is ready to go.

Wednesday, November 2

Hot Diggity! is opening up a studio space for wienerrific local artist Hawk Krall.

Julia Koprak's photo recap of chef Massimo Bruno's dinner at Cook.

Thursday, November 3

Birra del Borgo's Genziana is a beer you should drink immediately.

Make halal cart-style chicken and rice via this Serious Eats recipe.

Friday, November 4

Fond's Jessie Prawlucki is getting close with her Belle Cakery.

Birra opens along East Passyunk.

The Craft Beer Express is fast app roaching; here's your itinerary.

Adam Erace gets all Don McLean on us with his own apple pie recipe.

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Ticket Stubs: Meal Ticket Weekly Recap, October 24-28

POSTED: Monday, October 31, 2011, 10:00 AM

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Monday, October 24

Crepe Town opens in the Bellevue.

Take a tour of Il Pittore, the new Starr spot from chef Chris Painter.

The Pub & Kitchen crew is opening a burger joint on Rowan's campus.

Tuesday, October 25

Camping grub, Scott Dogs, cider doughnuts and more in Notes from the Weekend.

Check out the menu for the new Lucky Old Souls Burger Truck.

If you could buy Eric Ripert and Anthony Bourdain a drink, what would it be?

Adam Erace's recipe for poached pears with mullet cider sorbet.

Wednesday, October 26

Supper is now making dope bagels in-house.

Chicken.Org is closed.

Yogorino has opened its second Philly location.

Thursday, October 27

Weekly Candy features the Cadbury Double Decker Bar.

2 Guys Grub is cooking up filet mignon cheesesteaks and "frab fries" in South Philly.

Friday, October 28

A new combo Philly Soft Pretzel Factory/Ben & Jerry's/chocolate shop is opening in U-City.

Paul's Idaho Potatoes is relocating from the Wildwood boardwalk to South Street.

On the topic of egregious cocktail bar website rip-offing ...

Gordon Ramsay is coming to Philly to film Kitchen Nightmares at two local restaurants.

Mica launches Sunday brunch.

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Ticket Stubs: Meal Ticket Weekly Recap, October 17-21

POSTED: Monday, October 24, 2011, 8:30 AM

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Monday, October 17

Jonathan Adams and Damien Pileggi launch Rival Bros, a new small-batch coffee roastery.

The Lucky Old Souls Burger Truck has started serving in LOVE Park.

La Calaca Feliz has named its executive chef: Lucio Palazzo, formerly of Xochitl.

Strada Pasta plans on serving Philly handmade pasta from a truck.

Tuesday, October 18

Notes from the Weekend was late but no less yum-filled.

Molly Malloy's will soon open in the Reading Terminal Market.

We've got the menu for the Oct. 9 Stateside pop-up dinner.

Wednesday, October 19

The owners of Jet Wine Bar are opening Rex on South Street.

Joe Scarpone is getting close with Ulivo at Passyunk and Catharine.

You should eat the pumpkin kugel at Delicatessen immediately.

Thursday, October 20-Friday, October 21

Gone' campin.

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Gone campin'

POSTED: Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 6:00 PM

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Hey y'all, just a heads up that Meal Ticket posting will be on the slower side for the rest of the week. I'm headed to Western Maryland for a brodown camping trip that will probably end up looking something like what you see above. Should make for some solid Notes from the Weekend. Catch you Monday.

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