There’s certainly no shortage of fatty-tastic burgers in the city, nor a shortage of great, innovative kitchens. In honor of National Hamburger Month, we took a look at some burgerless menus and decided to challenge some of Philly’s best chefs to create a unique burger worthy of their menu space. Each week in May we’ll [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, November 12, 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, October 28, 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, October 21, 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, October 13, 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, August 27, 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, July 29, 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, June 17, 2009
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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