bhiladelphia

here is a mini city adventure for you.

2010-10-05T08:33:00.004-04:00

get yourself to the fountain next to water works, face the schuylkill, head to your left and find the spiral stair pictured. it's fun and free.

there's a ton of the twist, but we're fresh out of shout

2010-05-24T13:39:00.007-04:00

above the b.q.e. along the western edge of brooklyn heights, there's a place called the promenade (great sunset spot). if you follow it north to dumbo on a warm summer day you might find a flea market hiding under the bridges, or a very long line for pizza, or a farmers market, or an organic beef hot dog dressed up like bánh mì... but this is not where i had a hot dog in brooklyn this past friday, nope. that was in park slope, on bergen at "bark." i'm mentioning it here on the internet because while my dog/fries/glass of six point sweet action was good and all, i'm just trying to remind myself to go back and read that breakfast menu that i caught out of the corner of my eye.

skipping what happened between 7:30pm dinner and some 1:30am hours of operation confusion at momofuku's milk bar, dessert plan b happened on 14th street, well on the sidewalk, freshly deep fried, with powdered sugar on top for 2.50. it was all smiles.

led zeppole
328 E 14th St
New York, NY 10003

saturday:

morning means coffee. it would have been a very long walk to gorilla, and an even longer walk to grumpy, there was some stumptown nearby, but we have that in philly. so the skate shop/coffee window with "mud" got my money, and i liked it. next time around i'm gonna track down a cafe with intelligentsia. not for any real reason, just a brief comment from mike and it's at the top of my caffeine to do list.

now some pictures of food:

clean slate (hummus, quinoa, pickles, yogurt, naan)

saltie
378 metropolitan ave
brooklyn, ny 11211

smoked meat hash (brisket, potatoes, onions, fried egg)

mile end
97A hoyt st
brooklyn, ny 11217

both highly recommended. i dare you to look them up on yelp.

a (french) toast to mr. erace

2010-05-17T08:52:00.004-04:00

this innocent twitpic led me to a brunch that impressed the natives.

frankie's 457

on my way home(r)

2010-05-07T08:13:00.013-04:00

i heard the siren song

the 3 quart bottle of corsendonk tried to flirt with me, but i escaped with 750 milliliters of rodenbach grand cru for 9 bucks (smiley face).

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did i mention the full suit of armor?

this is one smart wine bottle

2010-04-30T08:53:00.005-04:00

it knows where to find crazy cheap good beer

yesterday i found monk's flemish sour for 2.49 in these magical refrigerators.

3161 quakerbridge road
mercerville, nj 08619

it's kinda like di bruno brothers... in trenton... with parking.

2010-04-26T13:21:00.012-04:00

this place is fun.

dolce & clemente
2 north commerce square
trenton, nj 08691

p.s.
there's an outpost of de lorenzo's tomato pies a few doors down

attention seeking behavior

2010-04-23T12:54:00.008-04:00

usually when i bring up food at the office i get ignored. nobody cares about the place with the "real tacos", or the indo-pak market that carries cheap mangoes, or the garden center that has fresh baked pies... but when i mention that i'm gonna pick up lunch at this spot:

suddenly i have everyone's undivided attention.

2025 old trenton road
princeton jct, nj 08550

2010-04-23T12:30:00.003-04:00

i don't know which i like more, the signage or the doughnuts

eet gud
2113 hamilton ave
trenton, nj 08619

a to b

2010-04-23T12:19:00.004-04:00

i think it’s time i owned up to the fact that i work in jersey, and not like just a few miles over the ben franklin, but like in the f*cking sticks. in order to make peace with my commute i’ve developed a bottomless appetite for public radio, a zen like patience with traffic, and a growing curiosity for what lives out in the wilds of suburban and rural nj. so heads up bhiladelphia readers we are about to leave the city limits... and then come back, and then leave again, and so on.

inverted side dish

2010-03-24T10:06:00.004-04:00

everything about this place says eat the fries, but i keep on ordering wraps... weird.

european republic
213 chestnut (next to amada)

news to me

2010-02-11T09:07:00.003-05:00

the internet says marathon grill (not sure which one, 40th and walnut maybe) is a music venue... i had no idea. foreign born, free energy, and the clovers are all booked for march 13th, and i hear whispers of a blood feathers show down the road.

so there's that

that's a lot of chocolate david

2010-02-01T12:13:00.010-05:00

when a box of chocolate just doesn't cut it for your special someone, bring them to a candy warehouse...the drive takes about an hour, and the last leg of the journey requires that you keep your eyes peeled for hand painted purple and yellow signs that look like this:

this industrial park coated gem is way off the beaten path

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option 2

2010-02-01T08:49:00.005-05:00

carman's country kitchen was stuffed like french toast yesterday, so our party of three walked to washington and took over the dinning room at cafe de laos. three three course lunch specials and brunch was done.

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just dessert

2010-01-04T13:44:00.005-05:00

i was trying to think of the perfect place to take sharon for something sweet... and then i did. peter would probably rather serve you a full meal, but those little tables in front were made for a quick pop in for pastry and port.

bad press vs. good deals

2009-12-04T09:07:00.003-05:00

some people don’t like kong, but the thursday dumpling thing is kinda sorta pretty awesome, and last night ross said something about an express lunch.

muffin top

2009-11-02T09:30:00.003-05:00

metro men's clothing popped up on food heavy east passyunk. it’s a good place to pick up pants, shirts, shoes, belts, jackets, bags, and uh spanx.

annual trip to pumpkinland

2009-10-09T10:05:00.004-04:00

for me, no fall is complete without an apple cider doughnut and an albino pumpkin. linvilla orchards has both, and a wall of jams. i like this one:

oooh look an apple tasting station:

i'm only showing you this because i won't be in town on friday

2009-10-07T08:39:00.003-04:00

in case you were wondering, the fine print reads: "no cash sales during our birthday giveaway. one cupcake per customer please. offer good while supplies last.

east girard

2009-10-02T09:27:00.001-04:00

thought i’d drop in on milkcrate and music fountain, and found another shiny new spot on the avenue.

a new kind of collectors item on antiques row

2009-09-28T08:25:00.006-04:00

trickgo
1135 pine st.

snacks, the dance party, not food

2009-09-15T16:39:00.006-04:00

(9/24)
this link has the details, and a nifty selection of tunes at the top right hand corner of the page

i’m hooked

2009-09-15T08:58:00.001-04:00

turns out i update twitter more than this web page. follow me please @bhiladelphia, we can hunt the cupcake truck together.

this fine establishment

2009-09-13T21:31:00.010-04:00

the boston cream was tall, and disappeared faster than it could be photographed. i took the apple fritter to the shore, because it wanted to see the ocean once before dying. (it is a great time of year to go to island beach)

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amuse-bouche

2009-08-27T08:26:00.002-04:00

click here for a taste

i have no class

2009-08-22T14:07:00.009-04:00

been meaning to eat at the warsaw cafe for forever. it took a philly cheesesteak pierogi lunch special to get me in the door.
306 s 16th

time is on my side

2009-08-10T08:42:00.005-04:00

back in january i spoke to jany about our conflicting schedules. now i am pleased to announce an extension of hours. finding a cheap brunch made with love just got easier.

jany's
325 n 12th
mon-fri 7am - 3pm
sat 7am - 1pm
sun 10am - 3pm

do you work near 18th and market?

2009-08-03T08:31:00.003-04:00

naked in rittenhouse wants to make you lunch today. expect a short list of panini.
31 s 18th

playing parisian at parc

2009-07-27T10:13:00.002-04:00

pastis: pour par preference
227 s 18th st

i promised cata i’d tell you the cups are biodegradable

2009-07-07T08:58:00.003-04:00

kelly goes for pistachio.
drew has pictures.
yogorino
233 s 20th

art galleries aren't the only things filling the gaps on south st.

2009-06-28T20:20:00.000-04:00

5151 has an interview.

south of south

2009-06-28T20:12:00.002-04:00

revelations closed and moved to the west coast. bicycle revolutions rolled some of its retail to the east side of fourth to fill the space.

there's a lot of vintage in philly, but

2009-06-28T19:51:00.004-04:00

vintage and food

you know, the guy with the handlebar moustache that works at noble too

2009-06-17T11:13:00.003-04:00

apo(thecary) has a special sunday drink menu concocted by the talented mr. christian r. gaal

102 s 13th

menu makeover!

2009-06-11T08:34:00.004-04:00

bombay express is doing crazy things to indian food. the spot that brought the kathi is now offering asian subcontinent subs, wraps, falafel, and salads. is this wrong?

122 south 12th

when life gives you suburbs, make chain restaurants

2009-06-10T09:22:00.004-04:00

the cherry hill mall is in the process of making its pants a little fancier. for some reason i was there and ate food at a place called seasons 52. now i’m not advocating, but here are some cell phone pics and and a little info:
-they serve reeeallly loooong flat bread.
-the salad comes in tubes
-the wine list is extensive, with lots of “by the glass” options
-dessert comes in shot glasses (2.50$ a pop)

keeping taps on varga

2009-05-28T09:30:00.004-04:00

i knew about the growlers before i walked in the door, but the victory brewing company root beer on draught was a surprise.

curious classified

2009-05-27T12:55:00.000-04:00

”New local food blog launching this summer”

hidden lounge

2009-05-25T18:13:00.007-04:00

sneak past the kitchen the next time you visit raw.

use your words

2009-05-14T09:31:00.002-04:00

new born noble really knows how to write a beer/wine/cheese list. each item is annotated with a tantalizing string of descriptors.

go give them your money. order the hummus.

2009-05-11T14:06:00.002-04:00

reminding you to eat the eats at s&h

brunch heads up

2009-04-28T10:56:00.004-04:00

regular menu plus specials
this week the chalkboard inside read:
soup - chilled beet
burger - asiago, mushroom, bacon
grilled cheese - brie, arugula, strawberry thyme preserves
omelet - spinach, tomato, goat cheese
baked egg - bbq pulled pork and black beans
french toast - caramelized apples and a side of cheese grits

just off the beaten path (kelly drive)

2009-04-27T09:02:00.007-04:00

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link to someone else's article
it's fun to bike there

site-specific installations popping up in chinatown

2009-04-13T10:17:00.005-04:00

chinatown in/flux

it is ok to be confused

2009-04-06T10:05:00.002-04:00

concept retail in chinatown
www.abakustakeout.com

eating tacos and reading the draft list at cantina 2

2009-04-03T08:44:00.003-04:00

1. it’s stoudt’s mai bock time again!
2. where do i sign the petition to bring back the tuna/coconut ceviche?

robert is serious about chocolate, like crazy-eyes serious

2009-03-23T08:57:00.002-04:00

he’ll try to serve you venezuelan food, but you smart person, will sniff out his truffles.
sazon (10th and spring garden)

rimming with a siphon

2009-03-15T11:42:00.005-04:00

the coffee siphon and i met last christmas at ray's. the rim cafe and i met yesterday.

beer week note

2009-03-11T09:22:00.001-04:00

um... deep fried tastykakes.

let's go next week and find out what the catch is

2009-03-11T08:42:00.006-04:00

the franklin + target = free

who knew you could buy tiffin brand condiments and spices at fosters?

2009-03-09T15:24:00.002-04:00

this should help move some of that paratha in my freezer.

i'm hooked

2009-03-09T08:38:00.005-04:00

one bite and it was definitely going into heavy rotation.
q.t. vietnamese sandwich (48 n. 10th).

i've been told there will be pool playing nude guys and brunch

2009-03-05T14:34:00.005-05:00

the midwives collective is closing the “i found love” show saturday with, food, drinks, and found films
12-5 open gallery, 1-3 program

new art space between 4th and 5th

2009-03-05T13:58:00.003-05:00

i walked by one of those rent free galleries on south street last night. the sign said “saint march”. what do you say to mom’s and some art on sunday the 15th (opening day)?

i think there is a get-together for the release on friday (3/6) at juanita and juan's

2009-03-01T19:57:00.004-05:00

oooh new megawords.

it's not as cool as "pay what you wish" but

2009-02-27T09:34:00.003-05:00

the mütter has a coupon.

pop musique concrète

2009-02-27T08:54:00.003-05:00

the last time i saw matmos at the ihouse there was spanking and a haircut.

i want it all the time

2009-02-23T08:52:00.001-05:00

extended hours at the reading terminal market during the week of the flower show (march 1st-8th).
monday-saturday: 8am-7pm
sunday: 8am-6pm

buy local lovers lick this

2009-02-18T13:16:00.001-05:00

pumpkin market now has a freezer full of bassetts and they will scoop it for you too.

sharon will be so excited when she reads the words:

2009-02-18T10:40:00.001-05:00

naked chocolate bananas foster

right before i accidentally walked into the clothing swap at sweet jane, i bought a croissant

2009-02-18T10:18:00.001-05:00

a tasty bakery by that strange mural at passyunk and 12th, here is a link.

blah blah blah free digital jukebox blah blah blah

2009-02-12T10:05:00.002-05:00

lots of words, only three stuck.

next door

2009-02-12T08:24:00.010-05:00

1. browse aia and then say hi to the neighbors.
2. guess which one of these i’ve never been in: 122 south 13th street or 120 south 13th street.

i got something the waitress called “the works”, two of them actually

2009-02-03T19:24:00.002-05:00

a.p.j. is a f*cking trip... i don't know if jimmie is still there though.

i could bacon, egg and cheese on a long roll there all the time

2009-02-02T09:11:00.002-05:00

the service was so bad, but teri’s keeps brunch cheap. just look at the menu.

7am-3pm mon.-fri. doesn’t really work for me

2009-01-28T12:37:00.003-05:00

i had a little chat with jany today about giving sunday brunch a go, because who wouldn’t like spending their sunday morning/afternoon in a diner dive with cheap homemade food.

jany’s
12th at wood st.
(215) 627-4112

somebody please explain

2009-01-27T10:32:00.003-05:00

phoodie just name checked kc’s pastries and the city paper gave it a nod in print, but i thought it was closed?

we got the short end of the stick

2009-01-26T12:04:00.002-05:00

apparently this elephant & castle is not the same as this elephant & castle.

i’ve been making a huge mistake, (internet) friends tried to intervene but i just wouldn’t listen. i’ve been such a fool. i am sorry.

2009-01-22T08:33:00.002-05:00

two blocks... two blocks kept me from delicious delicious mexican food for too long.

trying to learn spanish from subtitles

2009-01-21T08:56:00.001-05:00

the tla has almodóvar films that netfilx just can’t seem to get their hands on.

concerned about your carbonated beverage carbon footprint?

2009-01-15T10:12:00.000-05:00

paesano’s introduced me to day’s

not a typo

2009-01-13T08:34:00.002-05:00

philadelphi

i’m still angry, but don’t let that stop you from going

2009-01-12T09:05:00.003-05:00

last year at the prfm sean sold me a 10 show pass and never delivered.

all the way from glasgow (not belle & sebastian)

2009-01-07T22:45:00.003-05:00

see you on the dance floor.

he's from new delhi

2009-01-05T09:07:00.010-05:00

if you haven't been to the famous 4th in a while you should go, and if you know someone (with a green card or without) who's never been you should take them.

sugar is a preservative

2008-12-30T09:40:00.006-05:00

i know it's not hard to find a candy store in the city, but this one is like old and stuff... and the sour expression the candy lady wears really sets off the sweetness of the confections.

wine: i have no idea what i’m doing

2008-12-29T11:29:00.002-05:00

but they seem to be on top of their sh*t.

you've heard of ray's right?

2008-12-29T08:15:00.004-05:00

i joined the "happily paid way too much for a cup of coffee" club.

produce crush

2008-12-24T18:48:00.002-05:00

sue's

i think that guy just compared his ex-wife to a rabid dog

2008-12-22T09:04:00.004-05:00

my sister introduced me to the tv show intervention last night, which gave me pause for concern... your addiction to the mixed berry and cheese danish at metropolitan is destroying your life.

saturday morning regret/it seemed like a good idea at the time

2008-12-20T18:03:00.005-05:00

you find yourself in the gayborhood and wander into more than just ice cream. sadly, their chicken (tough as a dog toy) and waffles don’t hold a candle to merl’s and the “famous” apple pie just leaves you with a “why did i do that” feeling.

using walter benjamin to sell scented soap and t-shirts

2008-12-17T09:09:00.003-05:00

the fact that i learned of its existence from daily candy is just sad... do you think their greensgrow fruit preserves are good?

thank you

2008-12-16T08:15:00.004-05:00

taylor and adam, because when i'm left to my own devices i end up eating brunch at places like day by day.

the name wazobia rings a bell

2008-12-15T08:23:00.005-05:00

there's the one a few blocks from my house, and then there's the one that opened this weekend at 13th and catharine. i stumbled into the new one on sunday in hopes of drinking exotic coffee... and got la colombe.

4.24

2008-12-12T11:14:00.006-05:00

simian mobile disco's date with transit in april makes me smile.

food and drinks

2008-12-10T23:55:00.004-05:00

1. APO's kitchen was down last night. they say "new chef, new menu".
2. what would you do if you could get loaded at the new capogiro?

and pizza for cheap size queens who like to drink in dives

2008-12-08T22:48:00.001-05:00

good ol’ lickety split.

i have an odd habit of ordering pizza in restaurants where you’re not supposed to order pizza

2008-12-04T23:47:00.000-05:00

beau monde has a standout pie. try it.

my best friend from highschool once told me that milk chocolate is a bastard chocolate born of the nestlé corporation

2008-12-04T23:44:00.003-05:00

don’t tell adam i ate the one milk chocolate on the menu at beneluxx, and liked it... a lot.

don’t worry, i don’t expect you to actually make fries

2008-12-01T19:25:00.005-05:00

so you can’t go out to fancy bars for belgian beer and chips as often as you used to because money and you aren’t friends right now. go to five guys or maoz, they both make a mean potato, and bring that sh*t home to the beer in your fridge.

how did i end up in here?

2008-12-01T18:47:00.004-05:00

sneek attack hunger got me in the door. i remembered kelly saying something about liking their veg fare. i ordered poultry and left happy. bottom line, it's worth a try if you eat animals or not.

and they are open till eleven most days.

1318 walnut st.

but you should throw down some extra coin for one of those buttery flaky strawberry pastry twisty things

2008-11-24T09:51:00.001-05:00

the nice ladies at mazag will make you an omelet for only 4 bucks

haven’t been to honey’s in awhile

2008-11-21T20:36:00.003-05:00

they got into the milkshake business, with ice cream options from here and here.

across the street

2008-11-21T08:11:00.003-05:00

is it weird to associate pizza with baklava? because i do.

i thought this place just opened

2008-11-18T08:45:00.001-05:00

but then i read a rant about flip flops... i guess it just moved.

716 south 4th

just say you read it was ok "somewhere"

2008-11-17T08:40:00.006-05:00

i don’t know why i’m embarrassed to say i enjoyed my brunch here. but i am, and i did.

440 s broad st

see if you can graffiti on the downstairs bar wall before someone paints over it

2008-11-14T08:44:00.003-05:00

last nights visit to apothecary brought these words back to me.

now i want to throw a tea party where i force everyone to eat “nice time biscuits”

2008-11-12T08:36:00.002-05:00

found myself on the west side again and had to visit the international grocery store. i left with copious amounts of britannia products.

compound warehaus

2008-11-11T08:48:00.003-05:00

319 north 11th is now home to another art space (more like a house party). it’s down the alley and around the corner... remind me about this next first friday please.

mmm filling

2008-11-10T08:36:00.000-05:00

i thought a cream filled twinkie might help to change my mood, but it was actually a lemon curd filled cupcake that did the trick.

fake?

2008-11-07T10:25:00.005-05:00

rumor has it that the "wrecking ball" meant to smash 6 stories of piñata weighed so little it could be picked up by art school kids.