The Onion Pie Gang: Lou, Bryan, Mugsy (in front), Tom and Brian.
Photo by Adam Wallacavage. wack
You'd think that with all that Bryan Dilworth has on his plate
- playing guitar for the Gelcaps, operating his independent label
Compulsiv and booking bands at various clubs - he'd hardly have
any time to cook for himself. Well, he does love eating at The
Onion Pie (a restaurant he's practically turned into his second
office), but he's rarely a passive customer. Dilworth often gets
behind the stove to make his own lunch and learn a couple of things
from the cooks. When he's at home, the local music mogul makes
dinner for his wife, Tsunami guitarist Kristin Thompson. "It's
tough for me to find things that both me and my wife like because
she's vegan," he explains. "I love cheesesteaks." His recipe for
chicken and mushroom soup was adapted from one he saw in a vegan
cookbook. "It's pretty simple, really good and good for you as
well," he explains. The chicken and shrimp are optional. Several
notable bands have been lucky enough to benefit from Dilworth's
culinary expertise when they passed through town, including Rocket
from the Crypt, Tortoise and The Sea and Cake. But life's not
all chopping and peeling for the busiest man in Philly indie rock.
Compulsiv has just released a new album by Stinking Lizaveta and
will soon be putting out a singles compilation of The Photon Band.
The Gelcaps are in the midst of recording a new album. There's
something always cooking with Dilworth. Chicken and Mushroom Soup (serves 2-4) Bring stock to a boil and add all of the ingredients. Continue
to cook for three minutes. Add spinach and cook for one more minute.
Eat, sleep, rock.
Indie Rock Recipes