In February we wrote about the return of Rick’s Steaks at a new location in the food court at the Bellevue. Yesterday, Rick Olivieri fired up the grill for the first time since leaving the Reading Terminal Market, over eight months ago. Loyal fans who at one point were unsure if Rick’s would ever return, [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, May 6, 2009
In the shadows of Philadelphia’s municipal buildings, just a few steps away from Love Park, Bubby’s Brisket occupies one of the smallest retail spaces in the city on 15th Street near Arch. This takeout-only place has no room for seating, barely enough space to stand in line, but the diminutive sandwich shop produces enormous flavors [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, March 12, 2009
The story of Frank Rocchino dates all the way back to the 1930′s when he first opened a small grocery and delicatessen in South Philly. Apparently one of the founding fathers of the Philadelphia sandwich, Frank’s shop never had a menu – he made every sandwich to order depending on what his customers asked for. [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, February 19, 2009
This morning I woke up, rubbed my eyes and was disappointed to find myself at home, lying in my bed. Why was I so upset? Because yesterday after paying a visit to Paesano’s the new sandwich shop from the owners of Modo Mio, I thought I died and went to sandwich heaven. Upon entering Paesano’s, [...]
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
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