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 [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, February 18, 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, February 16, 2010
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) [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, February 4, 2010
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. [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Grab your special someone this Valentine’s Day, and make a reservation to dine by candlelight, at a table adorned with flowers and decorations at… White Castle. Yes, that’s right, you and your sweetheart can indulge in a special menu (details unmentioned) during reserved hours on Sunday, February 14th in select cities. Hopefully, this special menu will [...]
Continue reading...
Monday, March 8, 2010
View Comments