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  • Weekend

    —Foobooz

    Friday Head out after work to Jolly’s Piano Bar where happy hour goes from 6 to 8pm. There will be $3 cocktails, wine, beers and food. And of course dueling pianos. Perfect thing to do while waiting for the gridlock to subside. Saturday Supper is now open for lunch and we’re hearing good [...]
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    Posted: November 06, 2009, 4:01pm EST
    by Foobooz

  • Percy Tease

    —Foobooz

    Meal Ticket posts some photos of the upcoming Percy Street Barbecue. The shots don’t reveal much other than our Pavlovian response to sausage but it’s still worth a peek. Psst: Quickie peek inside Percy Street Barbecue [Meal Ticket] Similar Posts:Percy Street Texas Field Trip South Street Rebirth? BBQ Update First Look Within Village Whiskey Looking In [...]
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    Posted: November 06, 2009, 2:23pm EST
    by Foobooz

  • Eyeball Bender From the Past

    —Foobooz

    Number of comments: 3
    Do you recognize the location in this 1954 photograph? Here’s a hint, it’s the same restaurant today. Photo via PhillyHistory.org Similar Posts:Eyeball Bender From The Past Eyeball Bender From The Past Eyeball Bender From The Past Eyeball Bender From The Past Eyeball Bender From The Past


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    Posted: November 06, 2009, 1:03pm EST
    by Foobooz

  • Sonic Boom

    —Foobooz

    Number of comments: 10
    Philadelphia is getting its first Sonic Drive-in on Monday, November 16th. We have never been to a Sonic and have been puzzled for years on why they insist on advertising nationally if they aren’t a national company. Twitter buzz has been decidedly mixed. Foobooz readers, what do you think? Yay, or [...]
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    Posted: November 06, 2009, 11:58am EST
    by Foobooz

  • Festival of Forgotten Foods

    —Foobooz

    Yesterday we mentioned favorite dishes that are no longer available, today we’re talking about forgotten regional favorites like pepper hash, snapper soup, fried catfish and waffles plus many others. Next Saturday is the Festival of Forgotten Foods at the Reading Terminal Market. From 10am to 4pm you’ll be able to sample [...]
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    Posted: November 06, 2009, 9:27am EST
    by Foobooz

  • You’ve Got Your Cocktail In My Beer….

    —Foobooz

    Joe Sixpack is prepared to take a stand against the “moraly wrong” idea of mixing beer and spirits in beer cocktails. But in the end he has to admit, some of them can be tasty. Beer cocktails: Could it be? [Philadelphia Daily News] Similar Posts:Joe Sixpack Gets You Laid Prof. Joe Sixpack Creative Cocktails [...]
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    Posted: November 06, 2009, 9:15am EST
    by Foobooz

  • Tonight

    —Foobooz

    Tonight, if you’re going to cry in your beer, cry in a good beer. Check out what Sidecar Bar & Grille has on tap, some studly beers to try. Furthermore Fallen Apple Cream Ale Lefthand BlackJack Porter Bell’s Winter White Stoudt’s Fatdog Imperial Stout Dark Horse Perkulator Coffee Doppelbock La Chouffe Belgian IPA Nodding Head Grog (cask) Flying [...]
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    Posted: November 05, 2009, 5:11pm EST
    by Foobooz

  • Snackbar Finds Right Note

    —Foobooz

    Craig LaBan says that Rittenhouse Square’s Snackbar has finally struck the right cord and its harmony is best exemplified in the chicken pot pie deconstructed. Good Taste [Philadelphia Inquirer] Snackbar [Official Site] Similar Posts:How Many Bells For Snackbar? Snackbar Creative Snacking At Snackbar Snackbar Tonight


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    Posted: November 05, 2009, 2:34pm EST
    by Foobooz

  • Steak House Or Gay Bar?

    —Foobooz

    Number of comments: 1
    If you’re like it’s just sinking in that there will be no baseball game tonight. Soothe those competitive juices by playing a few rounds of Steak House or Gay Bar? There’s at least one Philadelphia reference in the quiz. Steak House or Gay Bar? [Official Site via Boing Boing] Similar Posts:Twitter Deals Top [...]
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    Posted: November 05, 2009, 2:03pm EST
    by Foobooz

  • Vegetarian Night At The Royal

    —Foobooz

    More on the Royal Tavern’s 7th anniversary. On Wednesday, November 11th the week long fun begins with a night for vegans and vegetarians. All of the blackboard specials will be vegetarian or vegan items and there will be a specialty cocktails crafted from cruelty free ingredients. It all starts at [...]
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    Posted: November 05, 2009, 1:38pm EST
    by Foobooz

  • What Would You Bring Back?

    —Foobooz

    Number of comments: 4
    Paesano Sandwich – Photo by Chris Gabello Things never stay the same, even delicious sandwiches like Paesano’s namesake sandwich. Formerly, the Paesano was a slow roasted beef sandwich with roasted tomato, coleslaw, Pepperoncino and Gorgonzola but has now been reformulated to feature beef brisket and fried egg. The Bite takes a look [...]
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    Posted: November 05, 2009, 1:16pm EST
    by Foobooz

  • Opening Dates Are Set

    —Foobooz

    We updated our openings page yesterday but felt these three November openings needed to be highlighted: Percy Street Barbecue is targeting November 17th for their anticipated opening. Also on the 17th, the big new Vietnam Cafe in West Philadelphia where Abbraccio was is set to open. It’ll be BYOB for 30-days before [...]
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    Posted: November 05, 2009, 12:47pm EST
    by Foobooz

  • Quick Bites

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    Number of comments: 3
    What won’t be a Stephen Starr restaurant? We had heard that the serial restaurateur was interested in the former Wawa at 20th and Locust but there are signs up saying a new 7-11 is coming soon. Ristorante Panorama is aiming to get itself in the Guinness Book of World Records for [...]
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    Posted: November 05, 2009, 11:12am EST
    by Foobooz

  • R2L Teases

    —Foobooz

    A Foobooz operative recently was able to snap these camera phone pics of the upcoming Daniel Stern project, R2L. We have also found that Daniel Stern is looking high-and-low for help. A tipster recently directed us towards this New York Craigslst ad for line cooks. As for an opening date, playing with [...]
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    Posted: November 05, 2009, 10:40am EST
    by Foobooz

  • Dinner And A Room

    —Foobooz

    Cuba Libre and Tropicana Casino and Resort have combined for a pretty sweet deal. Partake in chef Guillermo Pernot’s Tastes of Cuba tasting menu (PDF) for two at Cuba Libre’s 2nd Street location and you get a free overnight stay at the Tropicana in Atlantic City. Dinner consists of three courses [...]
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    Posted: November 05, 2009, 10:03am EST
    by Foobooz

  • Johnny Brenda’s To Host Wet Hop Beer Day

    —Foobooz

    On Saturday, November 14th Johnny Brenda’s is hosting a Wet Hop Rodeo, a roundup of wet-hopped beers from around the area and around the country. Beer is typically made with hops that are dried to preserve the ingredient and make it suitable to ship and store. But some oils and tastes [...]
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    Posted: November 05, 2009, 7:20am EST
    by Foobooz

  • Tonight

    —Foobooz

    Every first Wednesday of the month Earth, Bread + Brewery creates some ambiance by having the bars and dining rooms illuminated only by candleight. Get there early for some pizza then head up the block to get to McMennamin’s to watch the Phillies. For other game six ideas, check out our [...]
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    Posted: November 04, 2009, 4:22pm EST
    by Foobooz

  • The Foobooz Burger Cruise Recap

    —Foobooz

    Number of comments: 1
    Pub & Kitchen burgers photo via The Secret is salt Yesterday the Foobooz Burger Cruise for the First Person Festival set sail and it sure was fun. Thanks to First Person Arts for approaching me for the tour and to everyone who came out. It was an awesome time. A synopsis follows [...]
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    Posted: November 04, 2009, 3:29pm EST
    by Foobooz

  • Autumn Tasting Menu at Rouge

    —Foobooz

    Number of comments: 3
    Rouge is offering a six-course tasting menu Tuesday through Saturday for $55 per person, $85 with wine pairings. Among the highlights are seared scallops, King Salmon and braised beef brisket. Click the menu below for full details and wine pairings. Rouge [Official Site] Similar Posts:Valanni’s Wine Tasting & Good Deals Passover Options Chef’s Tasting At Carmine’s [...]
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    Posted: November 04, 2009, 11:56am EST
    by Foobooz

  • Tale of the Tape: Con Murphy’s

    —Foobooz

    The world’s appetite for Irish bars is insatiable. As a friend once said, to be Irish is to be able to travel the world and to know you can always get a job in an Irish bar. Maurice Collins and Liam Kelly who started the nearby Tir na Nog have [...]
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    Posted: November 04, 2009, 10:12am EST
    by Foobooz

  • Snack, Graze, Relax

    —Foobooz

    Adam Erace enjoys the details as he eats and relaxes at Snackbar. As a former sous chef at Zahav, 27-year-old Taus brings a clear culinary focus that has eluded snackbar. The menu feels very American, very loose and likeable, with a collection of plates that are neither small nor large. Taus’ [...]
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    Posted: November 04, 2009, 9:13am EST
    by Foobooz

  • Around The Web: Some Favorites Edition

    —Foobooz

    Messy and Picky go to Foobooz fave Southwark and Picky gets the best plate he’s had all year, the barbequed smoked pork belly served with baked beans, wilted collards, and Birchrun blue cheese sauce. [Messy & Picky] Derek Lee has his anniversary dinner in the kitchen at Talula’s Table. [The Best Food [...]
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    Posted: November 04, 2009, 8:15am EST
    by Foobooz

  • Tonight

    —Foobooz

    It’s a homebrew event at Meme with 10 home brewers bringing out their best beers to be judged. The event starts at 6:30 and is open to the public. It’s $25 and includes tasting of the beers, additional beer from Resurrection Ale House and bites prepared by Resurrection chef, Joey [...]
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    Posted: November 03, 2009, 3:52pm EST
    by Foobooz

  • First Person Food Events

    —Foobooz

    We are of course very excited for our burger tour this evening but that’s not the only food related event that’s taking place during First Person Arts Festival. The festival kicked off with Gourmet editor-in-chief Ruth Reichl appearing at a delicious dinner at Supper. Kitchenplay was there and has all the [...]
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    Posted: November 03, 2009, 3:10pm EST
    by Foobooz

  • Quick Bites

    —Foobooz

    Number of comments: 1
    What will the restaurant at 10 Rittenhouse be? Michael Klein reports Serafina or Todd English could be interested in the space. If  we had to pick just on the web sites, we’d have to go with Todd English. That Serafina site creeps us out. [The Insider] Hawthornes is looking to open [...]
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    Posted: November 03, 2009, 2:19pm EST
    by Foobooz

  • Check Everyone’s Calendar

    —Foobooz

    Phoodie.info has rolled out a new Events Calendar in handy-dandy Google Calendar format. Of course Phoodie isn’t the only ones publishing food and drink events this way. We’ve got our own Google Calendar and here are some others that you might like. Earth Bread + Brewery Grey Lodge Philadelphia Brewing Co. Social Agenda Phoodie Events [...]
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    Posted: November 03, 2009, 11:34am EST
    by Foobooz
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