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Tortas At Xochitl (So-Cheet) Are So-Good

Thursday, August 13, 2009

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Tortas At Xochitl (So-Cheet) Are So-Good

Authenticity is everything for Xochitl’s Executive Chef Dionicio Jiminez.  These are the sandwiches you’d find at a neighborhood taqueria in Hispanic South Philadelphia , or if you went to Puebla, Mexico, about an hour south of Mexico City, where Chef Jiminez grew up.  Only the queso fresco would be somewhat different – Chef Jiminez notices [...]

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Taqueria La Veracruzana: A Mexican Sandwich In The Italian Market

Thursday, April 30, 2009

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Taqueria La Veracruzana: A Mexican Sandwich In The Italian Market

The torta, a Mexican sandwich on a soft roll topped with a selection of different fillers from carne asada to tripe, is not the easiest to come by in certain areas. In Philadelphia your selection is exceptionally limited, but we’ve been told by readers and friends to check out Taqueria La Veracruzana on Washington Avenue. [...]

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Snackbar Mole Burger: Muy Sabroso (Very Tasty)

Thursday, March 5, 2009

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Snackbar Mole Burger: Muy Sabroso (Very Tasty)

Chef John “Chainsaw” Taus, formerly sous-chef at Zahav, has developed a new burger that brings a taste of Mexico to Snackbar in Rittenhouse Square. Following his approach to create fresh, innovative takes on classic dishes, Chef Taus has found a winner with his south of the border inspired Mole Burger. The secret to the succulent burger [...]

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