http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=960&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket Meal Ticket is Philadelphia City Paper's food and drink blog. en-us Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:04:35 GMT 2012-02-13T20:04:35Z en-us http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=139233933&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FThe-best-banh-mi-prices-in-town-at-Iron-Tower.html Came across Iron Tower (56 N. Ninth St., 215-485-7399) yesterday afternoon on the walk back from the newly opened Ramen Boy. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:04:35 GMT b91bae07e63e4952506c3a2403f75294 Drew Lazor 2012-02-13T20:04:35Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=139231713&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FSNACK-TIME-February-13-2012.html Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:22:41 GMT d6cf873e626acc80e34f26025fd1d9ee Alexandra Weiss 2012-02-13T19:22:41Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=139222274&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FRamen-Boy-Chinatown-Philadelphia-menu.html It's hard for a restaurant to open quietly in Philly these days, especially when that spot specializes in something as universally lusted-after as Japanese noodle soup. Such was the case with the "soft-open" Ramen Boy (204 N. Ninth St.), filling brothy bowls for capacity houses since Friday night in C-Town. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:01:08 GMT 8a427d13e7a33b36be2755b97f00881d Drew Lazor 2012-02-13T19:01:08Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=139217674&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FHawthornes-owners-talk-Tritone-plans.html Met with Chris and Heather Fetfatzes of Hawthornes Café (738 S. 11th St.) late last week to get the early word on their slated-for-spring takeover of Tritone (1508 South St.). Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:10:57 GMT 57fa50ac838b07e221cd7a096b3c67ca Drew Lazor 2012-02-13T16:10:57Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=139115819&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FQuick-not-your-average-picks-for-Valentines-Day.html Fancy dinners on Valentine's Day are cool and all, but why not do something a little different this year? We've compiled a list of unique things to do on Feb. 14 with ya boo, or even stag. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:09:00 GMT eadd30c434fb353bafc4b13cd3cf39b4 Alexandra Weiss 2012-02-13T08:09:00Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=139201284&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FTicket-Stubs-Meal-Ticket-Weekly-Recap-February-6-10.html Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:36:54 GMT 16054f3efea41ca7eaa1f368780d7e4e Drew Lazor 2012-02-13T07:36:54Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=138781069&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FAndrew-Wood-Kristin-Wood-Russet-BYOB-Philadelphia.html Andrew and Kristin Wood are looking at Sunday, Feb. 12 to open Russet (1521 Spruce St.), an independent venture for a hitched-chef couple who's worked the kitchens of James, Maia and Fork locally in addition to stints at Boston's Radius (where they met), Chicago's Tru and Trio and Cali's Terra and Quince. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:24:35 GMT d76b66a61cefb9ebb92d52c5aaf10ff8 Drew Lazor 2012-02-13T07:24:35Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=139112629&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FIs-the-Toynbee-tiler-also-a-vegan-hater.html Received a odd package in the mail at CP HQ today containing this baby-blue tee, featuring the following screen-printed message. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:39:59 GMT 79ac42d7e7675fae5c5363ebcd800a65 Drew Lazor 2012-02-10T20:39:59Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=139107054&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FNew-Philly-Brewing-Co-beer-debuts-at-Reading-Terminal-Market-today.html Swing by Molly Malloy's in the Reading Terminal Market (12th and Arch streets) today at 4 p.m. for a taste of Engine 1892 Market Stout, a new beer from Philadelphia Brewing Co. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:24:51 GMT 2776598c870b20d19284de2852716758 Drew Lazor 2012-02-10T19:24:51Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=139105834&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FFrankford-Hall-bloody-good-movie-nights.html Show your honey you care this Valentine's Day with the gift of excessive violence! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:07:05 GMT 781ecf3e8dd99a4421dc8f5e06747b52 Alexandra Weiss 2012-02-10T19:07:05Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=139102119&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FFor-Valentines-Day-order-in-private-chef-Lacroix.html If you've got the cash ($500, to be exact), then leave it to the experts, chef Jean-Marie Lacroix and his team of cooks at Brûlée Catering. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:11:08 GMT 56d44c95b687725cc6cb00d71f68624e Adam Erace 2012-02-10T18:11:08Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=139044294&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FRe-Phillys-other-food-rock-band-Pizza-Face.html A couple weeks ago, I profiled what I believed to be Philly's only "food rock" band, The Really Cooks. Turns out they're just the only food rock band in West Philly. Sorry. Brian "Brain" Dwyer, co-owner of the upcoming Pizza Brain (2313 Frankford Ave.), recently brought North Philly's Pizza Face to my attention. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:07:31 GMT 8096ffabd32fb284a65ff62365a10c48 Brian Wilensky 2012-02-10T04:07:31Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=139039219&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FThe-Havana-Room-coming-to-NoLibs.html This week, Nagele reports he’s nearly halfway to selling out his season, and that he has a name for his new Cuban-themed restaurant, taking over for Chenango (above): The Havana Room. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:32:27 GMT b78df74931e00dc84fd3a88d1114ace8 A.D. Amorosi 2012-02-09T20:32:27Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=139035889&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FNOW-OPEN-Archies-Restaurant-South-Philly-menu.html Open for about three weeks just north of the corner of Eighth and Washington, Archie's (1030 S. Eighth St.) is not a Spanish-speaking hang for Moose and Jughead, but rather a family-owned Mexican restaurant specializing in stacked tortas. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:01:41 GMT d420bee389b7c099aca95973afe84c7f Drew Lazor 2012-02-09T20:01:41Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=139018124&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FIN-PRINT-City-Paper-Food-and-Restaurants-February-9.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:40:38 GMT 3f0a51c3c7cddbb51e18dca0a2f186fc Drew Lazor 2012-02-09T16:40:38Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=138964759&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FHAPPY-HOUR-HOPPER-MilkBoy-Philly.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:36:22 GMT f9346d59c932c82b6abe1b7c79951265 Katie Linton 2012-02-08T22:36:22Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=138962754&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FSneak-peek-at-Russets-food.html On Monday we told you a little about Russet (1521 Spruce St.), which Andrew and Kristin Wood are opening on V-Day. Though the BYO's food will be ever-evolving due to its aggressive local focus, we did manage to snag details on a few dishes that'll likely appear on the first draft of their dinner and brunch menus. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:49:29 GMT 8159ac0e88dec10d7d0c284118fd1520 Drew Lazor 2012-02-08T21:49:29Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=138957189&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FName-Yards-Philadelphia-Science-Festival-beer.html Yards Brewing is rolling out its annual one-off beer in conjunction with the 2012 Philadelphia Science Festival, and we all get to vote on its name. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:44:03 GMT a74278321419412f91213c67decfc77a Alexandra Weiss 2012-02-08T21:44:03Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=138675459&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FSNACK-TIME-February-3-2011.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:57:00 GMT 36c5f2c567cfe5ce0e8911f49b949f2e Alexandra Weiss 2012-02-08T19:57:00Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=138888204&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FMarch-3-Big-Bite-2012-Philly-Chili-Bowl.html Philly food-event collective BigBite, which has put together a number of inspired, high-energy amateur cooking competitions over the past few years, is taking that next step in 2012, landing a real-deal venue for its third annual Philly Chili Bowl. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:54:01 GMT ecd606a0bb328287ba7c51db74a18ab8 Drew Lazor 2012-02-08T19:54:01Z