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A new steakhouse for Collingswood: Prime 505

POSTED: Tuesday, October 5, 2010, 7:36 PM

Filed Under: Menu Time | Openings

Collingswood, that charming o'er-the-river-and-through-the-woods 'burb, is anything but short on restaurants. There's Alex Capasso's Blackbird and its new sister spot, West Side Gravy; IndeBlue, from a former Tiffin chef; a slew of worthy trattorie (Nunzio's, Sapori, Il Fiore, etc.); El Sitio for Ecuadorian; Pop Shop for "explosion in my mouth" grilled cheese; and many, many more. The newest to open is Prime 505, a sexy steak-and-seafooder from Joe Tucker, who also owns cheekily-named Joe Pesce down Haddon Avenue and whose brother, Robert Liccio, operates the Joe Pesce on Walnut Street. Prime occupies the bricks that formerly housed the short-lived Mom's Kitchen, another Tucker project that "just didn't work," according to the Bella Vista-bred chef/restaurateur. "There are no true BYOB steakhouses around here," says Tucker of the dry-as-a-bone C'wood. "At Prime 505, we're going to change that." The menu advertises rib eye, delmonico, porterhouse, strip and filet, plus veal, pork and swordfish (?!) chops and the de-rigueur Prime cheesesteak. We're intrigued by bison meatballs, sausage-stuffed long hots and a grilled take on the classic wedge salad. Full menu below.

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Alexia

Posted 2010-10-06 21:33:30

If you want cheap, you have to go to the chains in outer burbs, but who wants cheap steak?!

Foobooz » Quick Bites

Posted 2010-10-07 15:20:24

[...] Prime 505 gives Collingswood another non-Italian option. [Meal Ticket] [...]

Cheryl

Posted 2010-10-13 10:41:43

I ate at 505 Prime and it was nothing but fabulous. For my app I got lobster mac an cheese that was totally amazing! For my entree I was in the middle between the Filet and the lobster fridiovlo. I went for the steak considering it was a steak house. It was one of the best steaks I have every eaten. The chef him self even made sure it was cooked right for me. People are going to complain about the price but you really get what you pay for. If you want a cheap steak go to Outback. And heres some news for ya DD ever even been on haddon ave in collingswood? everything's expensive. Great place, great service. I'd definitely go back. Good Luck 505!

Evan

Posted 2010-10-05 15:10:51

Damn, i gotta figure out how to get some of the cash this guy throws away.

Tiffany

Posted 2010-10-07 16:23:12

high stakes to compensate food cost on lack of a liquor license i suppose. or maybe he's trying to make sure the servers walk out with nice tips :) but seriously, the food better be superb to deserve these prices.

Matt

Posted 2010-10-08 08:02:43

You forgot Tortilla Press, in my opinion--one of the better restaurants in Collingswood. They also have an excellent weekend brunch for around $6. The corner location and open windows are a great place to people watch, too.

Maria V

Posted 2010-10-18 14:28:25

Actually, compared to most of the Center City Steakhouses, the prices seem reasonable. Add to that a bottle of your favorite fabulous wine at no mark up and you come out ahead for that kind of upscale quality meat experience!

William

Posted 2010-10-06 21:31:30

Haddon Ave needs a good steakhouse, The Pub is good but not conducive to an after dinner walk. The steak place in Haddonfield is "cook your own" so to speak. Sure the price may be a bit high, but if you want cheap steak, in all senses of the word, head out to one of the chains in Cherry Hill. Good steak is a worthwhile treat to save for.

Take it to the House

Posted 2010-10-13 11:25:03

Believe me, it has NOTHING to do with making sure his servers get nice tips.

Posted 2010-10-05 17:42:27

With these prices, he will not survive in Collingswood. There is too much competition there and will be priced out.

Jabby Doo

Posted 2010-10-07 23:52:15

I hope the best for these guys. As a steakhouse vet, I can only imagine how difficult it may get to get a financial handle on a steakhouse with no booze. Especially since the expense accounters make such a big portion of business and they want martinis and napa cab. I will stop in and check it out. best wishes!

Mike

Posted 2010-10-18 15:39:55

Anyone who is looking for steak sauce clearly doesn't know what a good steak tastes like anyway.

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Posted 2010-10-25 17:32:16

[...] steakhouse that’s capable of generating Meal Ticket comments like the Jets D does turnovers. We posted about 505 Prime two weeks ago and the Jerseyans are more divided than Cherry Hill! (I thought the steaks, local and grass-fed, [...]

Molly

Posted 2010-10-18 11:59:34

I ate here and the prices are OUTRAGIOUS! Everything is ala carte even the steak sauce! Grilled onions to top the steak were sold as a side! You got NOTHING with your steak, not even a salad. I ordered the french onion soup first and the bread in it was burned. The burned bread made the soup taste burned which was aweful. I paid over $50 for the least expensive steak on the menu and a bowl of burned soup. You can't get any bottled steak sauce, they only have theirs which is $2.00! 

To use the excuse that the prices are more because its not a chain and the steaks are better quality is CRAP! I just ate at the Chop House in Gibbsboro, the steak was actually a better quality than here, included with the steak I got 2 sides, and the french onion soup was delicious and HUGE! The portions are large, the Chop House is not cheap either but its still less expensive than this place and the portions are larger and the quality is better. I got soup, steak, bread, ice tea, 2 sides, and dessert for less than $50! Oh by the way they also make homemade steak sauce or they offer A-1 and they don't charge you for it!!!!!!!

Joe Pesce is also very overpriced so I'm not even going to bother trying them out. 

Oh and I got news for ya Cheryl, there are many inexpensive/less expensive restaurants in Collingswood (Tortilla Press, That's Amore, Il Fiore, IndeBlue, Pop Shop, Antonio's, and several more)

Good luck 505, I just don't have the money to be wasting there.

Jim M

Posted 2010-10-20 07:56:09

Hands down the best steak I ever eaten!  My Filet was tender and cooked perfectly.  When our steaks were delivered, they waited to make sure it was exactly as ordered.  If you go, try the Crispy Calamari, it was to die for.  If you want a chewy and overcooked steak, this is not the place for you.   Fantastic food, service, and atmosphere.  This is now my favorite Collingswood restaurant.

Ed O'Brien

Posted 2011-01-01 00:54:32

We just had the pleasure of dining at 505 Prime and must say was very happy with everything.  Yes it is byob, that was fine.  The quality of the food was off the chart.  The presentation simple but very appealing.  If the quality is there who needs lemon grass, rosemary, etc on your plate to make it look pretty.  The quality again was superb.  The service was excellent.  Our server Kelly was fantastic.  The owner Chris extremely personable.  We definitely will be returning.  Thank you 505 for an enjoyable experience on this 2010 New Year's Eve.

MAS

Posted 2011-02-04 18:32:46

Not sure what the fuss is about.  Just looked at the menu.  Prices don't seem unreasonable for a steakhouse.  As a matter of fact, most steakhouses are more expensive.  And they all are al a cart. 

Let's see:  Chop House Caesar Salad = $9   Prime 505 = $8
Wedge Salad - Both are $8  Salmon - Both are @26
Crispy Calmari   Chop House = $11   Prime 505 = $10
NY Strip Steak - Both are $32 - CH = 12oz    Prime 505 = 14oz

If you can't afford to go you shouldn't be crying about it.  Just go to Outback.  I am looking forward to going to Prime 505 this evening.  If the food and service are as good as everyone says, and I can enjoy a nice bottle of my own BYOB wine without the 2x-3x markup it will be a great night.

CollsMTNesters

Posted 2011-02-06 10:14:05

We have eaten here twice and both times came away raving. This is a steakhouse, if you want mass produced cheaper food go to a chain. The prices here are lower than Mortons or The Chop House, plus you get the savings of BYOB. The owner and staff are as friendly as can be and if you are disappointed with your steak you must also prefer minute steaks over chipped steak in your Acme roll. You pay for quality, and get it here

There

Posted 2011-01-15 22:46:01

I'm dieing to try prime out. I see it's getting mixed reviews. One of the best steaks i've ever had was at Elena Wu in Voorhees. I know it sounds weird, but believe me, when it's so tender that your pork bounces right off of it and you to all the people who complained about the steak sauce, a good steak doesn't need sauce. Maybe it isn't the best place. hmmmm. Another great place is Library 2 restaurant in Voorhees. You can't beat the Petite Filet for $24 or $28 and it comes with a mile long salad bar. Also, if you want to splurge go for the Surf and Turf for $60.oo doesn't include baked potatoe, but after the salad bar who needs one. Ill Fiore is a great Italian place. I do agree that Collingwood has too many Italian. A nice Asian restuarant or Burger joint with wings and apps would be cool for the summer. It's a shame a liq license is so enpensive.

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NOW OPEN: Blackbird

POSTED: Monday, October 4, 2010, 6:49 PM

Filed Under: Menu Time | Openings | Photos | Vegan | Vegetarian

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Blackbird Pizzeria (507 S. Sixth St., 215-625-6660), the all-vegan operation from chef Mark Mebus and partner Ryan Moylan, opened quite quietly over the weekend, but that didn't stop a steady stream of vegheads from trickling in to check out what's been done to the long-running Gianna's space. It's been freshened up/reworked quite a bit, but Blackbird aims to feed the same modest price point crowd that their predecessors serviced with an approach all their own, of course. Mebus, who cooked here at Horizons before relocating to New York to put in work at a number of vegan joints, is starting with a lineup of signature pizzas, using Daiya cheese as well as meat alternatives like seitan sausage and barbecue baked tofu. (We grabbed of the "Nacho," with avocado, caramelized onions, jalapenos and cheddar Daiya.) For sandwiches, he'll offer his thin-sliced seitan cheesesteak, a marinated tofu Cubano and several other options. Full menus after the jump (they're still in soft-open mode, so not every item may be available just yet). One cool feature that will please no-impact types who also happen to love the 'za: If you take out your pie (delivery might be added down the road), you'll get it in a very rad, 100 percent recycled-material Green Box, the top of which breaks down to create plates. The bottom half then folds over and clicks together to create a conveniently sized leftover container for your fridge. (Peep the video demo.) Blackbird is open from 3 to 10 p.m. every day but Monday.


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Michelle

Posted 2010-10-04 15:57:28

I can't wait to go back and try more!

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Posted 2010-10-11 13:27:38

[...] Blackbird, serving an all-vegan pizza and sandwich menu, opens in the old Gianna’s space. [...]

Kathy L.

Posted 2011-01-24 12:05:42

Everything I eat here is out of this world.  5 Stars!  seriously.

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Marabella Meatball Co. shooting for November

POSTED: Monday, October 4, 2010, 4:55 PM

Filed Under: Menu Time | Openings

Stopped by the Marabella Meatball Co. booth at this past weekend's Midtown Village Fall Festival and left with a peek at their menu, which you can check out after the jump. The quick-serve concept will be opening at 1211 Walnut Street by mid-November, offering sandwiches with beef, chicken, pork and even vegetarian meatball sandwiches, plus a build-you-own option (we like the sound of the pork ball/olive tapenade "smashed" 'wich, on a round bun with Piave cheese). There'll also be a "dinner for four" deal that'll include a pound of pasta, eight balls, sauce and bread.

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Posted 2010-10-11 10:57:29

[...] Marabella Meatball Co. will open on Walnut in November  check out the menu. [...]

Marabella Meatball Co. in pictures :: Meal Ticket :: Food Blog :: Philadelphia City Paper

Posted 2010-12-08 12:54:09

[...] Co. officially opens tomorrow, Dec. 9, but we poked our heads in to a dry run yesterday evening. (We first mentioned it here in October.) Right at the corner of 12th and Walnut, it’s a modern, nicely appointed space well-equipped [...]

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Katie Loeb's new cocktail list at Capogiro UPenn

POSTED: Monday, October 4, 2010, 2:00 PM

Filed Under: Booze | Menu Time


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Is it too early in the morning to start talking cocktails? Hell naw. This past Friday, we checked out a sneak peek of a gelato- and sorbetto-based cocktail list Katie Loeb, head bartender at Oyster House (1516 Sansom St.), has been working on since June for the bar at Capogiro's West Philly location at the Radian (3925 Walnut St.). The U-City shop, which opened in the spring of '09, is the first and only Capo location to have a liquor license, but the potential for a full-on gelato-centric drink list hadn't been realized until now. Loeb's list (grab Page 1 and Page 2, in PDF format) comprises classic tipples (the Ice on the Wings, pictured on the right, has all the components of an Aviation, save for lemon sorbetto in lieu of citrus juice), "Drink Your Dessert" treats (there's a liquid tiramisu that's straight ridiculous) and Tiki-inspired concoctions (Mai Tai, Planters Punch, etc.). The drink selection officially launched this weekend and is available nightly.

Skye

Posted 2010-10-06 09:12:50

The violet liqueur, lemon sorbetto, and gin concoction that I had was out of this world! Amazingly well-balanced.

Nate

Posted 2010-10-05 16:00:04

This is SO EXCITING! I've been waiting for an amazing cocktail list like this since the location opened! Congrats Capo and Katie!

candace

Posted 2010-10-04 13:09:32

Cheers to one of the best mix-masters in Philadelphia!

Notes from the Weekend: Oct. 4 :: Meal Ticket :: Food Blog :: Philadelphia City Paper

Posted 2010-10-04 16:48:08

[...] Marabella Meatball Co. shooting for November• Nina's Trattoria aiming for this weekend• Katie Loeb's new cocktail list at Capogiro UPenn• Ticket Stubs: Meal Ticket Weekly Recap, Sept. 27-Oct. 1• Opening date set for The [...]

Sam J

Posted 2010-10-04 16:28:08

Cannot wait to try one of these!

Tonight: “An orgy of drunken deliciousness” at CapoPENN :: Meal Ticket :: Food Blog :: Philadelphia City Paper

Posted 2010-10-14 17:13:07

[...] alcoholic dessert of our dreams. Too cold for gelato? A keg of B.A. is on tap, or try one of the all-new cocktails created by the lovely Katie Loeb.   Tonight: “An orgy of drunken deliciousness” at [...]

DRINKING ABOVE AND BELOW THE BORDER | Inside F&B

Posted 2010-11-16 14:22:09

[...] No ones apologizing for ordering a Piña Colada here, and who should have to these days with the resurgence of frozen and fruity drinks even in the US. (Take a look at Katie Loebs new cocktail menu made with gelati and sorbetti at Capogiro’s UPenn location in Philly (citypaper.net/blogs/mealticket/2010/10/04/katie-loebs-new-cocktail-list-at-capogiro-upenn) [...]

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New menus at XIX

POSTED: Friday, October 1, 2010, 7:16 PM

Filed Under: Menu Time

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Since seeing Devil, we're not so keen on riding elevators with strangers, but we'll chance our earthly safety for local rabbit Bolognese, venison with curried apples, blue hubbard gnocchi and ras-el-hanout-crusted monkfish. These harvest treats are among the fall dishes at Roman-numeric XIX, the plush aerie on the 19th floor of the Hyatt at the Bellevue. Menu's all new this weekend, a worthy last supper destination if you find yourself riding down with Kevin James's mom on King of Queens. (Yes, that's where you know her from.) Check out XIX's full fall menu after the jump.

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Booberry

Posted 2010-10-03 04:54:53

Wow that bottled beer list is a travesty - not just the the insanely overpriced ($6 for miller???) but also for the poor variety of options. In a city that prides itself on beer, it's almost insulting.

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New fall menu at Adsum

POSTED: Monday, September 27, 2010, 10:20 PM

Filed Under: Chef Salad | Menu Time

Matt Levin, chef and co-owner of Adsum (700 S. Fifth St.), just dropped his new fall menu over to us. Fried chicken, pierogies, foie gras poutine and other items that have already become signatures in the progressive Queen Village bistro's three months of life will remain, with replacement dishes looking toward cooler weather: Think celery root, pears, butternut squash, lamb shank and cornbread, furnished with ingredients like bacon fat biscuits, sarsaparilla and butterscotch that please the fat kids in all of us. Peep the full dinner menu after the jump.

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Notes from the Weekend: Oct. 11 :: Meal Ticket :: Food Blog :: Philadelphia City Paper

Posted 2010-10-11 16:40:15

[...] Friday with dinner at a very calm Adsum (700 S. Fifth St.). No TV = no Phils. Tried two dishes off Matt Levin’s new fall menu, both crazy good  smoked/pickled mushrooms with a side of bacon mayo (all mayo should be bacon [...]

Oleg

Posted 2010-09-27 20:57:51

I actually came by there today for dinner and they were just starting with the new menu. I had the Adsum burger (m-rare) with sauteed foie gras and it was amazing.

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New fall eats at Jake's Sandwich Board

POSTED: Monday, September 27, 2010, 7:15 PM

Filed Under: Menu Time

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The sandwich fiends at Jake's (122 S. 12th St.) have just introduced a new menu for the fall featuring four all-new sandwiches: - Fire Steak: Ribeye steak, fire sauce, fried onions, mushrooms, provolone, topped with a fried crunchy long-hot pepper ($) - Il Calabrese (pictured): Sopressata, capocollo, mortadella, sharp provolone, mixed greens, tomatoes, red onion, house dressing ($8) - Sloppy Dog (a new version of the original): Two deep-fried hot dogs, fried onions, mushrooms, roasted peppers, cheddar cheese, spicy brown mustard, topped with french fries ($7) - Schmeer: Slow-roasted turkey breast, roasted peppers, baby spinach, red onions, provolone, roasted garlic spread ($8)

EAT THIS IMMEDIATELY: The Sloppy Dog 2.0 at Jake’s Sandwich Board :: Meal Ticket :: Food Blog :: Philadelphia City Paper

Posted 2010-10-06 14:14:53

[...] a chance to peep some new eats off the fall menu at Jake’s Sandwich Board (122 S. 12th St.) last week. While we can assure you that the new Il [...]

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Watkins Drinkery in pictures

POSTED: Friday, September 24, 2010, 11:11 PM

Filed Under: Booze | Menu Time | Openings | Photos

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Watkins Drinkery, from Jonn Klein of The Dive, is officially open to the public as of 5 p.m. today, but we dropped into a soft-open dinner service last night to snag a few photos for y'all. Sitting right on the corner of 10th and Watkins (near Morris), Klein's bar is the product of nearly-three-year, red tape-laden struggle chalk it up to the property's sordid past as a cocaine distribution hub, plus some heavy doses of Philadelphia Bureaucracy, the most trusted name in bureaucracy. He's done a bunch of changes to the space, but points out that it's mainly stuff you can't see (electrical, tap system, plumbing, kitchen renovations, etc.), meaning the Drinkery still holds that South Philly neighborhood tappie vibe. Just take a look at the light-up starscape ceiling panels above the bar, a holdover from the Bella Rosa II that Klein actually paid to get back into working order. (Klein can't wait to for February to roll around, as he plans on organizing a tongue-in-cheek "Valentine's Day Under the Stars" event.) The interior, dotted with photos Klein took throughout his travels of Europe, has been given a fresh start, especially the second-level floor, which features a dart board, billiards table and a 40-games-in-one 1980s arcade machine the floor up here is the beautiful original oak, but Klein had to rip up something like five layers of crappy board and linoleum up to actually find it. John Morris, a Dive regular who's cooked all over the place, in and out of the city, is the Drinkery's head chef, and he's put together a selection of atypical bar food (see full food/drink menus here) that's priced extremely well (top price: $9.95). What we ate, in order (food till 1 a.m. nightly):

Ostrich carpaccio with micro arugula
Grilled vegetable salad (zucchini, corn, asparagus, etc.) with a vanilla vinaigrette
House-cured duck prosciutto and buffalo mozzarealla sandwich with beef tomato
Rabbit sausage sandwich with pickled jalapenos
Fish and chips (beer-battered mahi mahi with malt vinegar mayo)

Another big selling point for this brand-new spot will be its happy hour, running seven days a week from 5 to 7 p.m. half off everything on draft.

Miss Fidget

Posted 2010-10-22 15:29:26

WOW, I can not fricking WAIT to check this joint out. A much welcome addition to the neighborhood.

Giant Congrats John!

Adam Erace

Posted 2010-09-25 11:08:18

Dope. So glad this deal finally got done.

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Posted 2010-09-28 12:14:35

[...] Meal Ticket takes a look inside Watkins Drinkery taking photos of food, pool tables and the starscape ceiling. [Meal Ticket] [...]

Watkins Drinkery?

Posted 2010-09-27 18:26:43

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Philadelphia Chutney Company in pictures

POSTED: Friday, September 17, 2010, 10:03 PM

Filed Under: Menu Time | Openings | Photos

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Earlier this week, we told you a bit about the soft-open Philadelphia Chutney Company (1628 Sansom St.), but now we have some more details about the operation. Taking over the space that was Remedy, PCC is an all-vegetarian operation owned by partners Nirav Mehta, an attorney and IT specialist by trade, and Baldev Singh, who owns Aman's in East Norriton and Aman's Bistro in Chalfont. The duo says the Chutney Company fills a void in quick-service Indian food in Philly; the South Indian-style menu features a big selection of dosas, which are basically paper-thin crepes, anywhere from 12 to 14 inches across, stuffed with fillings like seasonal grilled vegetables, cheese (paneer and otherwise), vegetarian chicken and veggie tuna. They also do uttapas, which rely on the same batter as dosas, but are griddled thicker, resembling more of a pancake. Elsewhere, there's wide of chutneys and condiments (that's the curry chutney above), and side snacks like medhu wada (fried lentil cakes); idli (steamed lentil cakes) and spiced potato samosas. Mehta says they'll start delivery service in about a month; for now, stop in Monday to Thursday between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. till late (maybe 2 a.m., depending on demand). They're closed Sundays. The Chutney Company's grand opening is set for this coming Wednesday, Sept. 22, when they'll offer 30 percent off the entire menu.

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Menu for Scott Schroeder's Starr pop-up

POSTED: Friday, September 17, 2010, 4:40 PM

Filed Under: Chef Salad | Food Events | Menu Time

Scott Schroeder (right) of South Philly Tap Room (1509 Mifflin St.), who happens to be one of the heads highlighted in our recent feature about chefs you should follow on Twitter, is the third and final* chef to sign on for Stephen Starr-organized pop-up dinner, joining Aimee Olexy and Konstantinos Pitsillides. Scheduled for Tue., Sept. 28 and Wed., Sept. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m., the pop-up will take place at Starr's Continental Mid-town (1801 Chestnut St.), a venue shift from Washington Square. Schroeder is doing an Oktoberfest-themed menu (in full after the jump); the $45 tix are all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink (beer). The Mid-town will start taking reservations today at 4 p.m.; call 215-567-1800. * Nope, no Angelo Sosa, as previously announced. Sorry Top Chef fans.

Off the Grill

Riekers sausages with mixed mustards

Grilled trout with dill sour cream sauce

Hot Food

Sauerbraten

Roast chicken with bread dumplings and gravy

On the Buffet

German potato salad

Pickled beets with mustard seed

Rieker's liverwurst on rye with onions, pickles and mustard

Cucumbers with dill and sour cream

Sauerkraut with potatoes, pork belly & kielbasa

House rolled pretzels

German chocolate cake

On the Taps

Manayunk Brewery Marzen-Oktoberfest firkin

Sly Fox Oktoberfest sixtels

PBC Harvest in the Hood pins

Paulaner 200th Anniversary Oktoberfest

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poncho

Posted 2010-09-18 18:17:16

Wow, barryg! Do you hate simply to hate? You frequently comment in a negative know-it-all style and this time I have to speak up.  Scott is a talented guy and I find nothing disappointing about this menu, upscale setting or not.  I only hope this comment means you will not be attending this pop-up because your kind of hate is contagious, and I do not want it ruining my good time.

barryg

Posted 2010-09-17 15:41:09

Wow this is kind of disappointing.  Scott kicks ass at SPTR and I would love to see what he could do in a more upscale restaurant environment.  I'm sure this will be delicious, but I was hoping to see some more ambition come from this partnership.

steve jenkins

Posted 2010-09-20 16:03:36

is there any reason why this is the last pop up dinner?

are you serious

Posted 2010-09-18 00:36:37

The point of this is to do something different in an environment you wouldn't normally see it in. This sounds like a version of the awesome SPTR farmhouse party from last year, but in a Center City restaurant on a big scale. If you knew anything you would know that Scott comes from a fine dining background but cooks what he wants to which is why SPTR's food is great. But I guess it's more fun to bitch about topics you don't know shit about on the Internet than actually pay attention. Ambition? Who do you think you are?

Notes from the Weekend: Sept. 27 :: Meal Ticket :: Food Blog :: Philadelphia City Paper

Posted 2010-09-27 16:29:43

[...] Saturday night by going to South Philly Tap Room (1509 Mifflin St.), where I eagerly discussed the upcoming pop-up dinner with some staffers. Started off with a Southampton Pumpkin Ale and got guacamole with homemade [...]

barryg

Posted 2010-09-19 07:48:52

It is fun to bitch, but my point is not to criticize Scott at all--I love his food and frequent SPTR regularly for his specials.  I was hoping to try some of his food outside of the bar food mold and I am let down to see a sausage fest buffet, especially because I don't care that much for German food.  That's my own preference, Scott can do what he wants.

Thanks for supporting Scott so militantly, I am glad he has such passionate fans because I am also one.

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Founded in October 2008, Meal Ticket is a City Paper blog about food, drink and assorted other things that make you go mmm. We do recipes, interviews, restaurant news, commentary and much more. We don't do restaurant reviews here — those are handled in print, mostly by our critic (and Meal Ticket contributor) Adam Erace. Got a tip, question, thought or concern? Just want to say hello? Please shoot a note to caroline@citypaper.net.

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