Tag Archive | "Northern Liberties"

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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Beer And Sandwichery At The Foodery

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

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Beer And Sandwichery At The Foodery

The history of both sandwiches and beer can be traced back thousands of years. So it’s no wonder, that the two are the perfect match for a hearty and flavorful meal. The Foodery, a long time institution in Philadelphia, offers many choices in both departments in their Northern Liberties store. Upon entering, you’ll find yourself [...]

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Ate Both Halves At Swift Half Pub

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

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Ate Both Halves At Swift Half Pub

Imagine the antithesis to a dimly lit, packed-to-the-walls dive bar. What do you see? A large open space, with sunlight pouring in, and plenty of room to breathe, right? Thus, the story of Swift Half, David Garry and Heather Gleason’s follow up to the wildly successful, and now Center City staple, Good Dog. Located in [...]

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Paesano’s: Where The Main Ingredient Is Love

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

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Paesano’s: Where The Main Ingredient Is Love

Paesano’s is not just Girard Avenue’s favorite neighborhood spot anymore.  It is now openly celebrated as one of Philadelphia’s very best sandwich destinations, a draw for food tourists from around the region and beyond.  An extension of Chef Peter McAndrews’ classic Italian BYOB Modo Mio (itself a Best Of Philly winner for Prix Fixe), Paesano’s [...]

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Rustica: A Thin Line Between Pizza And Sandwiches

Monday, July 27, 2009

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Rustica: A Thin Line Between Pizza And Sandwiches

Imagine the smile on my face when Frank Maimone, owner of Rustica in Northern Liberties told me, “The thing about pizza is it’s really just a glorified sandwich.” Take a glance at the 18 or so specialty pies on the menu and you’ll realize that they are open faced translations of classic sandwiches and entrees [...]

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