The Bite takes a look at several restaurants and bars that have added new fangled renditions of the banh mi to their menus.

A Philly twist on a Vietnamese specialty dish [Metro Philadelphia]

We are of course very excited for our burger tour this evening but that’s not the only food related event that’s taking place during First Person Arts Festival.

The festival kicked off with Gourmet editor-in-chief Ruth Reichl appearing at a delicious dinner at Supper. Kitchenplay was there and has all the details.

Tomorrow, America Eats features food writer Pat Willard serves up stories of American food rituals past and present. And of course there will also be family style meal served at Jack’s Firehouse.

On Sunday, November 8th The Girl from Foreign rounds out the food events with author Sadia Shepard reading from her memoir about growing up in an ethnically diverse family. There will be a buffet by Ekta and a screening of the film, In Search of the Bene Israel.

First Person Festival [Official Site]

Supper’s First Sunday Supper will come with a side of beer on October 4th.

The 3-course $38 per person meal can be paired with beer for just $10 per person. A portion of proceeds are also donated to The Food Trust.

Sweet Potato Veloute and Bacon and Cheddar Gougeres, paired withFlying Fish Oktoberfish Ale

Roasted Breast of Chicken with braised bitter greens, a pecan-sage waffle and maple-smoked chile jus, paired with Yard’s Poor Richard’s Tavern Spruce

Oatmeal-Espresso Stout Cake with pumpkin ice cream and candy apples, paired with Troeg’s Java Head Oatmeal-Espresso Stout

Supper [Official Site]

What’s up at South Street’s Supper? Lots.

Grub Street reports that owner Mitch Prensky will be kicking off lunch in late September. Additionally Prensky moved his monthly Sunday Supper prix fixe family style dinner from August 2nd to this Sunday. He’s also offering the chance to go shopping with him at the Headhouse Square farmers market in the AM in preparation for that night’s dinner.

Happy hour is also going strong with half-priced appetizers and drinks, weeknights from 5 to 7pm. And although Supper isn’t quite in Center City, it will be participating in Center City District’s Restaurant Weeek with an impressive menu.

Soon, You’ll Be Able to Eat Lunch at Supper [Grub Street]
Supper [Official Site]

This Sunday, Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens is presenting a tour of Isaiah’ Zagar’s Magic Gardens and South Street Murals plus dinner at Supper. The hour long tour plus three-course dinner and drink costs just $40 and space is limited.

If you’re interested you must reserve tickets in advance. Call Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens at 215-733-0390 before 5pm today.

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens [Official Site]
Supper [Official Site]

Lunch at Kanella isn’t just good, it’s cheap. [I'll Eat You]

Femme Fermental accidentally has brunch. Lucky for her it was at Supper where the crispy banana French Toast is soaked in peanut butter creme anglaise overnight. [Femme Fermental]

Unbreaded says hold of on your ridicule of Oyster House’s $26 lobster roll until you actually try it. [Unbreaded]

File this under obvious things that never dawned on us. The Restaurant School has a library. They also put out a mean dinner for a bargain price. [Foodaphilia]

Mac & Cheese chacks out Cafe Pendawa, an Indonesian bodega in Point Breeze. Her bravery is rewarded. [Mac & Cheese]

Unbreaded faces a decision of epic proportions, cheesesteak or pork at John’s Roast Pork. [Unbreaded]

Apples and cheese, please pop over to the Pop Shop in Collingswood, NJ. [apples and cheese, please]

We admit that we weren’t personally that excited for the 12 different kinds of deviled eggs available at Supper’s happy hour last Wednesday. But the sheer energy of those who were that excited got us in the door. Well that and the $3 cans of Sly Fox.

But we have to admit we did enjoy all the varieties we chose and so did Mac & Cheese. And she wasn’t alone. 1080 deviled eggs were served up.

The deviled eggs will be available through July with a rotating menu of four and a Sly Fox beer can for $6.

Supper’s Deviled Egg Happy Hour [Mac & Cheese]
Supper [Official Site]

July is National Picnic Month and Supper is celebrationg with a dozen interpretations of the deviled egg. Throughout July, diners will be able to enjoy four deviled egg halves and a can of Sly Fox for $6.

The 12 deviled egg options include:

• Sriracha Deviled Egg with pickled daikon, carrot and coriander
• Pistou Deviled Egg with ratatouille
• Horseradish Deviled Egg with steak and Roquefort
• Deep-Fried Scotch Deviled Egg with country sausage
• Wasabi Deviled Egg with uni and crispy nori
• Saffron Deviled Egg with salt cod and roasted garlic
• Black Truffle Deviled Egg
• Chevre Deviled Egg with Spring Asparagus
• Lobster Deviled Egg with dill crème fraiche
• “Bacon and Egg” with braised bacon and cheddar
• Smoked Chile Deviled Egg with corn-red onion salsa
• Vadouvan Spiced Deviled Egg with roasted cauliflower and mint

Tonight, Picnic Month kicks off with a special happy hour between 5 and 8pm. Deviled eggs will be $1 a piece, or try all 12 for $9 and the Beer Lass will be cracking open specially priced cans of Sly Fox.

Supper [Official Site]

Supper has added a $35 prix-fixe menu Monday to Friday. And that price tag includes wine or beer. Meal Ticket has the menu. [Meal Ticket]

SoleFood at the Loews Hotel is offering a deal that you might not be able to refuse. $40 for three courses for two. And you get a $10 gift card for a return visit! [uwishunu]

Alfa has a happy hour that runs 7-days a week. Respect! [The Restaurant Club]

Say hello, it won’t kill you. And if you do it at Friday Saturday Sunday it will get you a free drink. [Latest Dish]

El Fuego for happy hour? Well there is cheap Mexican beer and discounted chips, salsa and guac. [Phoodie.info]

Sundays are special at the Grey Lodge. Get surf or turf plus beer for just $19.95. [Grey Lodge]

Dish + Bitch doesn’t have much to bitch about when it comes to brunch at Supper. The photos have us quoting Susanna Hoffs, we do wish it were Sunday.  [Dish + Bitch]

Fries with that Shake gets a good cheap breakfast at Honey’s Sit N Eat. [Fries with that Shake]

All you can eat dim sum for just $10 at Kingdom of Vegetarians. [Living on the Vedge]

Francesca Galarus has fallen in love with Carman’s Country Kitchen and its magic kitchen. [The Triangle]

Philly Grub isn’t happy with the service at Cafe Lift but is willing to give it another shot because the food is worth it. [Philly Grub]