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 Sat, 26 May 2012 05:20:32 GMT 2012-05-26T05:20:32Z en-us http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=154325935&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FSNACK-TIME-May-25-2012.html Sat, 26 May 2012 05:20:32 GMT f364b8bd3c0cc3ec0af6c1729294a36c Drew Lazor 2012-05-26T05:20:32Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=154203185&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FMorgans-Pier-Avram-Hornik-Four-Corners-Philadelphia-Meme-David-Katz.html Critical Mass made note today of the debut of Morgan's Pier (221 N. Columbus Blvd.), Four Corners nightlife capo Avram Hornik's takeover of the old Rock Lobster/Octo spot right on the water. Sat, 26 May 2012 04:30:19 GMT 91d5d7a5321ebc74905c947d68c64a3e Drew Lazor 2012-05-26T04:30:19Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=116823943&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2Fscrew_the_stupid_iphone_4g_lets_unbox_a_la_rosa_pizza.html Sat, 26 May 2012 04:12:46 GMT 67cca13f4208b0b00e13f937444b5829 Drew Lazor 2012-05-26T04:12:46Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=154189035&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FTomorrow-BigBite-Wing-King-2012.html As Alex Weiss told you in this week's What's Cooking, the BigBite food-competition collective is hosting its fourth annual Wing King this Saturday, May 26, outside at the Ellen Powell Tiberino Memorial Museum. Fri, 25 May 2012 19:59:57 GMT ad478092cc5a6abc7f2b4acee09befbd Drew Lazor 2012-05-25T19:59:57Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=154140955&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FBrunch-at-Xochitl.html This Sunday, Xochitl v. 2.2 (408 S. Second St.) launches brunch under chef Carlos Alonso. Fri, 25 May 2012 17:44:26 GMT bb89d7d9c326918cc3a2589b32d78fcf Adam Erace 2012-05-25T17:44:26Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=154124335&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FResurrection-Ale-House-Brewers-Art-Baltimore-Resurrection-Ale-cans.html Next Friday, June 1 is not kick-off day for Philly Beer Week — it also marks the re-release of Brewer's Art Resurrection Ale in Philadelphia. Fri, 25 May 2012 16:47:53 GMT 4bae994e5373e370e7488ff26e6a2c2f Alexandra Weiss 2012-05-25T16:47:53Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=153954365&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FIN-PRINT-City-Paper-Food-Restaurants-March-24.html Fri, 25 May 2012 06:53:30 GMT e80fdbe7468d99dc5938546ecf75bf09 Drew Lazor 2012-05-25T06:53:30Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=153236395&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FHiring-food-listings-editor-Philadelphia-City-Paper.html Hey y'all. So next week is my last week as the food/drink editor at City Paper. We'll get into all the mushy-mushy bawling goodbye-love-you-forevers in a few days, but for now — CP needs to hire someone new! Wed, 23 May 2012 20:23:02 GMT 1636ce299b57ac5f3c0832a2c38c3bcf Drew Lazor 2012-05-23T20:23:02Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=153175155&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FMay-24-National-Escargot-Day-festivities-in-Philly.html This Thursday, May 24, is National Escargot Day, a holiday marking the end of the French snail-harvesting season. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:16:23 GMT f2e224c24ad9fbd802e19bcbfb105d69 Alexandra Weiss 2012-05-23T18:16:23Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=152668195&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FFinnigans-Wake-expansion-plan-gets-even-bigger.html The NoLibs bar wants to take over a street and build decks over a public sidewalk — and the city may let them do it. Wed, 23 May 2012 17:10:29 GMT f2ba070388a8cb789bd8214a1cef8d69 Samantha Melamed 2012-05-23T17:10:29Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=152054675&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FMeal-Ticket-Magazine-2012.html Last year, City Paper released its first-ever Meal Ticket Magazine, a special standalone full-color release inspired by this here food blog. Very excited to run down what's included in the 2012 edition. Wed, 23 May 2012 04:24:33 GMT 19e28081323f10bbf3d3c6844a5416ca Drew Lazor 2012-05-23T04:24:33Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=152649015&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FNotes-from-the-Weekend-May-22.html Notes from the Weekend is a feature that sees the members of Team Meal Ticket compiling all the food/drink highlights uncovered during prime eatin' time, Friday to Sunday. Tue, 22 May 2012 22:30:00 GMT 52c80f3b3ac4aa789aeddadea26dc3bf Drew Lazor 2012-05-22T22:30:00Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=152725675&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FManakeesh-Cafe-opening-a-smoothie-and-scoop-shop.html The word is July for Bliss Juices and Ice Cream, a Lebanese-style ice cream/dessert parlor and juice bar from the crew behind Manakeesh Café (4420 Walnut St.). Tue, 22 May 2012 21:57:29 GMT 44e0f06c561aa5f4c9cf95a9972611c7 Adam Erace 2012-05-22T21:57:29Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=149452175&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FVientiane-Cafe-expanding-in-West-Philly.html Vientiane Café, the bustling Laotian BYOB at 4728 Baltimore, is about to add a little more bustle. Tue, 22 May 2012 21:37:56 GMT 93d8332bbed97a4cf99a7c37463f654d Katie Linton 2012-05-22T21:37:56Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=152697895&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FHappy-hour-launches-at-Ela.html Is placing a burger on a menu — even a house-ground sirloin one, topped with bourbon/soy-glazed mushrooms on a house-baked black sesame bun — a creative concession for a chef like Jason Cichonski? Tue, 22 May 2012 21:11:09 GMT b306d19bfdfe02da2f847adeafb213f8 Drew Lazor 2012-05-22T21:11:09Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=116823293&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2Fle_cochon_noir_is_le_coming_along.html Mon, 21 May 2012 19:15:59 GMT 5d656a47992c1cf337a99b46e23d58db Drew Lazor 2012-05-21T19:15:59Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=152331575&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FLe-Cochon-Noir-calls-it-quits.html Le Cochon Noir (5070 Parkside Ave.), the barbecue-and-blues venue Jamal Parker opened in 2010, smoked its last rack of ribs yesterday. Mon, 21 May 2012 19:13:56 GMT 509eea5b8e8baf1a3c62004a5214dcbe Drew Lazor 2012-05-21T19:13:56Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=152318235&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FCookie-Confidential-partners-with-boozy-dessert-maker-Beer-Cakes.html Beer Cakes, which we mentioned two weeks ago, is in the development stages, but it turns out we don't have to wait to try some of Lexi Malmros' literally intoxicating cupcakes. Mon, 21 May 2012 17:47:13 GMT b98da288d554f245f0e1371999a1cffc Katie Linton 2012-05-21T17:47:13Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=152316195&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FKatie-Loeb-cocktails-Han-Dynasty-University-City.html Gotta love any email that contains the phrases "old-school Chinese," "housemade ginger beer" and "tiki menu." Mon, 21 May 2012 17:30:57 GMT addb9fb6d809ec583155efcc96e1cf5f Adam Erace 2012-05-21T17:30:57Z http://www.citypaper.net/r?19=961&43=738733&44=152314465&32=13423&7=756884&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypaper.net%2Fblogs%2Fmealticket%2FTicket-Stubs-Meal-Ticket-Weekly-Recap-May-14-18.html Mon, 21 May 2012 17:19:03 GMT 1dbe731cc3613a554d8cafec4d14ea25 Drew Lazor 2012-05-21T17:19:03Z