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Sandwiches Close to Heaven at R2L

Monday, March 15, 2010

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Sandwiches Close to Heaven at R2L

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 [...]

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Good Buy: Reuben On Tuesday

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

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Good Buy: Reuben On Tuesday

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. [...]

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Sandwiches For Lunch At Supper

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

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Sandwiches For Lunch At Supper

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 [...]

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Metropolitan Bakery: The Perfect Canvas For A Sandwich Artisan

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

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Metropolitan Bakery: The Perfect Canvas For A Sandwich Artisan

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 [...]

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Local 44 Reinvents Neighborhood Pub Grub

Monday, February 16, 2009

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Local 44 Reinvents Neighborhood Pub Grub

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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