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 [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Its origins are subject to debate, but there is no question that the Reuben is one of the country’s most popular and most delicious sandwiches. Crispy buttered rye with russian dressing, sauerkraut, corned beef and swiss, the Reuben is a staple of deli cuisine, but two different Reubens claim to have created the eponymous sandwich. [...]
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...Tuesday, July 28, 2009
We know that a great sandwich starts with great bread. But what makes great bread different and better than ordinary breads? We asked a true expert: Metropolitan Bakery’s head baker, James Barrett. The answer is fermentation, and they figured it out hundreds of years ago in Europe. Today, while most commercial bakeries pump out breads [...]
Continue reading...Monday, February 16, 2009
A great beer selection and imaginative menu make Local 44 a welcome addition to the West Philadelphia neighborhood of Spruce Hill. Opened this past January, the bar has been working on perfecting and improving on its existing menu of delicious sandwiches and pub grub. During a recent visit we found a very intriguing addition to [...]
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