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A Taste Of Cyprus At Kanella

Thursday, November 12, 2009

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A Taste Of Cyprus At Kanella

At Philadelphia’s acclaimed Cypriot restaurant Kanella, you will not find fusion, which Chef Konstantinos Pitsillides calls “confusion.”  Rather, you will experience the diverse culinary influences of the world cultures that have occupied and settled the chef’s native Cyprus over the centuries: Turkish, French, Venetian, Arab, North African, English and Greek, each of whom have left [...]

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Sandwiches For Lunch At Supper

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

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Sandwiches For Lunch At Supper

On a sunny corner of South Street that straddles Washington West and Bella Vista, seemingly miles removed from the blaring car stereos a few blocks to the east, Supper’s new lunch menu boldly re-imagines classic sandwiches with a welcoming, come as you are attitude. Acclaimed Chef Mitch Prensky strives to create “the ultimate version” of iconic [...]

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What We’re Eating: Argan Slow Cooked Lamb

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

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What We’re Eating: Argan Slow Cooked Lamb

Feel the need to spice up your lunch in the Rittenhouse Square area? Head below ground to Argan. There, owner Mounir Draissi will build from scratch your customized sandwich. With six meat options and three vegetarian spreads to pair with a choice of three (of about 10) vegetable toppings, combinations are almost infinite. Stuffed in the [...]

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What We’re Eating: Lamb Adana Kebab At Divan Turkish Kitchen

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

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What We’re Eating: Lamb Adana Kebab At Divan Turkish Kitchen

A recent tasting event brought us to Divan Turkish Kitchen in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood, and we found ourselves wondering why we haven’t been before. Turkish cooking, particularly the sandwiches, is heavily influenced by the Middle East, as evidenced by the adana kebab. Ground lamb is infused with spices, chopped red pepper and grilled to [...]

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Tiffin Etc. Brings Kati Rolls To The Streets Of Philadelphia

Thursday, August 27, 2009

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Tiffin Etc. Brings Kati Rolls To The Streets Of Philadelphia

There has been an explosion in popularity of Indian food takeout in Philadelphia in recent years, and all routes trace back to one catalyst: Munish Narula. The Wharton MBA carrying Narula has extensive experience in the food industry, which he harnessed to open Tiffin, a mostly delivery and takeout based restaurant in Northern Liberties. The [...]

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Sandwiches Worth Their Weight In Gold at Zahav

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

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Sandwiches Worth Their Weight In Gold at Zahav

Kadima means “let’s move” or “keep going” in Hebrew, which Chef Michael Solomonov believes captures the essence of sandwiches: quick; in and out; continue on with your day.  Maybe that’s why 95% of lunch customers order a sandwich at Zahav.  Or perhaps it is the incomparable value of eating a James Beard acclaimed chef’s food [...]

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Cow + Sheep + Pig = Ćevapčići

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

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Cow + Sheep + Pig = Ćevapčići

They call it the ćevapčići- a traditional Balkan sandwich, that consists of several types of grilled minced meat and spices. Popular street-food in Eastern Europe, this flavorful little number has also made quite a name for itself as summer festival street-food here in Chicago. As noted on the cheeky banner hanging above the meat stand, [...]

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