Archive for March, 2007

Citizens Bank Park and Phillies are offering several new food options this season.This year before all Phillie games concession specials will be available for the first hour Ashburn Alley is open. For instance on Wednesdays at Harry the K’s, there will be an all-you-can-eat wing deal.

Planet Hoagie will be offering several new sandwiches including the “Chicken Italiano” (chicken cutlet, provolone, broccoli rabe), “Soprano” (pepper turkey, provolone, roasted red peppers) and “Supremo” (prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers) .

Rick’s Steaks is adding Panzarotti pockets (mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce) and veggie cheesesteaks.

UPDATE:
The beer selection at Citizens Bank Park continues to be among the best in baseball. Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA and Stoudt’s American Pale Ale have been added to the draft lines. Those fine beers join the already available Flying Fish Extra Pale Ale, Dock Street Amber, Victory HopDevil, Yards Philly Pale Ale, Troegs Sunshine Pils and Sly Fox Pikeland Pils on tap.

New at the ballpark [Philly Edge]
Phillies Lineup [Joe Sixpack]

Rick Nichols takes a bite of llama at Bridgewater’s Pub in 30th Street Station.

[Michael] Zulli combines it [llama meatballs] with cilantro, garlic-chile sauce, red onion and mashed potatoes, adding a dash of Latin heat to the Swedish-esque meatballs. With chile-spiked marinara sauce, they’re wowing the cocktail crowd.

Good Taste – Peruvian Meatballs [Philadelphia Inquirer]

Expect huddling hipsters to descend on 18th and Callowhill awaiting brunch at the second Sabrina’s Cafe. Opening is about four weeks out. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]

Valerie Safran and Marcie Turney of Lolita/Grocery/Open House fame are considering an Indian restaurant. And not just for dinner but to own! [Food and Wine via TheIlladelph]

The paperwork is squared away for Tavern on Green to become Tom Peter’s second Monk’s. But don’t expect it to be just Monk’s when it opens, expect the name “to tie in the nearby Art Museum and avoid confusion with Monk’s on 16th Street.” [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]

The Misconduct Tavern on Locust has re-opened. the new Misconduct will feature more plasma TVs and some interesting dishes from chef Christopher Lee. [Feeding Frenzy, City Paper]

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Xochitl is showing off their downstairs lounge this evening with DJ Botany 500, percussion by Josh Robinson and an early evening live acoustic set by members of Gringo Motel. RSVP at Xochitl@bawdygirl.com

Upstairs at Copa Miami it’ll be movie night with your favorite 80s flicks. Drink specials all night long.

The new Ortlieb’s Jazzhaus has a new happy hour. Daily, Monday to Friday from 5 to 7 PM you get a free order of Wings with every pitcher of beer, $1 off all Draft Beers and $1 off all appetizers. Plus $2 Kabobs of the day.On Sunday and Tuesday Nights you can also get $3 Yards Drafts.

Wednesdays deliver Snow Crab Legs for $10.00 per pound.
Ortlieb’s Jazzhaus [Official Site]

Adam Erace makes up for an oversight by visiting Fork for the first time. He has a lunch that although not amazing, was at least tasty.

Quesadillas necessitated a fork and knife, because of their monster size and lack of cheesy glue holding the tortilla sandwich together. Inside, chunks of adobo chicken, white beans, goat cheese, and Gruyere created a fearsome combo.

Fork It Over [Blogalicious]
Fork [Official Site]

Sunday, Craig LaBan visits Rae, chef Daniel Stern’s ambitious new restaurant in the Cira Center.
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Gas•tron•o•my finally tries out Mama’s Vegetarian after years of walking past the falafel joint. The large Mama’s sandwich had her regretting not stopping in sooner.

Mama’s Vegetarian [gas•tron•o•my ]

Kirsten Henri braves an ice storm to check out L’Oca, Fairmount’s Italian BYOB. She finds the restaurant “fair to middling.”

I’d say the neighborhood has taken to the BYOB. But for those who don’t live locally, L’Oca is less of a draw. It serves some decent fare, but nothing that elevates it beyond the middle of the Italian BYOB pack. The kitchen seems to have timing issues and the service, though friendly, makes amateur missteps.

Homemade ravioli stuffed with ricotta and drizzled with brown butter, toasted walnuts and sage leaves are savory and nutty—and hard not to like. As are the short ribs—fork-tender meat colored with layers of mellow sweetness. It’s a homely heap of beef that’s reaped all of the benefits of being braised with balsamic vinegar and red wine.

Port in a Storm [Philadelphia Weekly]

It’s the nicest night of the year so make sure you do something.

Tangiers is hosting a Yards promotion tonight between 7 and 9 PM.

If you’re thinking about a drink outside, how about down on Liberties Walk at Deuce or Bar Ferdinand.