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Sandwiches Close to Heaven at R2L

Monday, March 15, 2010

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Sandwiches Close to Heaven at R2L

R2L is serving up some of the city’s most inspired and delicious sandwiches from their perch high above the city in Liberty Two – a location that happens to overlook South Philadelphia.  The symbolism is not lost on the menu, as Chef/Owner Daniel Stern has created food that “walks the fine line between traditional and [...]

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Sampan Sets Sail For Lunch

Monday, March 8, 2010

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Sampan Sets Sail For Lunch

Midtown Village’s modern Asian restaurant Sampan started offering a delicious lunch menu last week. “Our variety of banh mi sandwiches, noodles and salads are perfect for a fast, affordable lunch,” says Chef Michael Schulson. We had the opportunity to stop by and try all six brand-new delicious banh mi. Schulson came to Philadelphia roughly twelve years [...]

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Sandwich Bites: Free Ansill Burgers, Somethin’s Fishy at Q.T., Pork Cheek Tacos, Meal Ticket Meats Jim’s Steaks

Thursday, March 4, 2010

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Sandwich Bites: Free Ansill Burgers, Somethin’s Fishy at Q.T., Pork Cheek Tacos, Meal Ticket Meats Jim’s Steaks

• We’re still perplexed by David Ansill’s move to Ladder 15, but don’t let it fool you, he’s pulled out all the stops for the new menu. Head over on March 16th at 8pm to celebrate these new items with free appetizers including Korean tacos and the OMFG Burger 15 that’s topped with short rib, [...]

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Korean BBQ Tacos Merit Praise

Thursday, February 18, 2010

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Korean BBQ Tacos Merit Praise

We’ve just discovered why sous chef Ann Suk Miller’s Korean Short Rib Tacos are much talked-about. Under the guise of an unpretentious name, they’re now on special at Meritage in Philly’s Graduate Hospital area, having found their way from the now-closed Ansill in Queen Village. The practicality in the dish’s name is where the simplicity [...]

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Five Philly Bars Go For The Gold For Charity

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

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Five Philly Bars Go For The Gold For Charity

While many of us are unfortunately unable to attend this year’s 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, we can still participate in competition and Canadian-esque celebrations. Five local bars in five neighborhoods (Smiths Restaurant and Lounge, the Kite and Key, the New Wave Café, the South Philly Bar & Grill and the Swift Half Pub) [...]

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Paesano’s Sandwiches Philadelphia

Thursday, February 4, 2010

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Paesano’s Sandwiches Philadelphia

For a few months now we’ve been privy to Peter McAndrews’ and Nathan Baynes’ plans to introduce an Italian Market location of their wildly successful Paesano’s Philly Style. Last week word spread that the shop was nearing an open. Hastily, lunch plans were made for that Friday. However, those plans had to regretfully be postponed. [...]

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Cue The Burgers At Q BBQ & Tequila

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

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Less than a year after renovating Old City’s Philadelphia Fish & Co. into Q BBQ & Tequila, owners Kevin and Janet Meeker are at it again. The restaurant will change its name to Q BBQ Burgers & Tequila and the menu will now offer over a dozen gourmet burgers, hot dogs, and the option to [...]

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PYT’s Burger Of The Week At Fries With That Shake

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

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PYT’s Burger Of The Week At Fries With That Shake

Just before Thanksgiving PYT’s Tommy Up announced plans to introduce a new specialty burger each week. The menu kicked off with a Thanksgiving burger made from ground turkey topped with stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce. Following that, Up collaborated with neighboring restaurant El Camino Real to create a pastrami special burger topped with Texas smoked [...]

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