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Posted by Foobooz on 20th November 2009
Recognize the corner spot in this 1960 photograph?
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Top Chef Episode 12- Culinary Olympics
Posted by Anthony Sica on 20th November 2009
This was the final week in Las Vegas for the chefs before they head off to Napa for the finals of Top Chef. They had one of their toughest challenges creating Bocuse d’Or presentation platters for Thomas Keller and an impressive panel of guest judges. Dishes, details, and results after the jump.
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Marc Vetri, A Wiz Wit Guy
Posted by Foobooz on 19th November 2009
We would have guessed Marc Vetri was a roast pork guy. But wiz wit it is. And for a guy whois opening a new restaurant this winter, Amis and already has Osteria and Vetri, he seems to have time to enjoy Philadelphia and the countryside too.
Among his favorite restaurants to dine at:
- Amada
- Morimoto
- Zahav
- Meme
- Bibou
- Xochitl
- Blackfish
- Talula’s Table
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Tonight On Top Chef
Posted by Foobooz on 18th November 2009
Just five chefs remain and tonight they try to impress Thomas Keller.
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Next Iron Chef Episode 7- Integrity
Posted by Anthony Sica on 16th November 2009
Last night brought us the semi-finals of The Next Iron Chef. It was the last test before the final two chefs head home to Kitchen Stadium for the culinary battle of their lives. Results, dishes, and more after the jump.
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Win A Copy of Naked Pint
Posted by Foobooz on 13th November 2009
Joe Sixpack further profiles the pair behind Naked Pint in today’s Daily News. We’ve got a copy of the book to the first person who nails the following trivia questions. Email your answers to tips@foobooz.com with the subject Naked Pint for your chance to win a copy of the book.
We have a Winner!
- What restaurant resides in the first floor of the five-story building shown in this photo?
- What Brewery does this lovely lady represent?
- What is the name of Philadelphia’s only still standing colonial tavern?
(Note, it’s not a functioning tavern today)
These two authors say: Chuck the chardonnay [Philadelphia Daily News]
The Naked Pint: An Unadulterated Guide to Craft Beer
Congrats to Dave Allen who answered all 3 questions and emailed us within 8 minutes of our posting the questions.
Check out the answers after the jump.
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Top Chef Episode 11- Strip Around The World
Posted by Anthony Sica on 12th November 2009
Top Chef took last week off for an oddly scheduled All-Star Special, but was back last night with Nigella Lawson calling the chefs for breakfast in bed. More after the jump.
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Women In The Kitchen
Posted by Foobooz on 12th November 2009
The Daily News profiles 15 area women chefs, finding out what has them bragging as well as their goals, must-have kitchen tool and guilty food pleasure.
Those profiled are an impressive bunch:
- Roberta Adamo – Penne
- Alison Barshak – Alison two
- Jennifer Carroll – 10 Arts
- Anne Coll – Meritage
- Valerie Erwin – Geechee Girl Rice Cafe
- Susanna Foo – Susanna Foo Gourmet Kitchen
- Angela Iovino – Girasole
- Nongyao ‘Moon’ Krapugthong – Chabaa Thai Bistro
- Margaret Kuo – Margaret Kuo’s (multiple locations)
- Ane Ormaechea – Cafe Apamate
- Erin O’Shea – Percy Street Barbecue
- Lynn Rinaldi – Paradiso
- Luciana Spurio - Le Virtu
- Marcie Turney – Bindi, Lolita
- Meg Votta – Sycamore
Women at the top: 15 exec chefs reveal their ingredients for success [Philadelphia Daily News]
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Top Chef Preview: Breakfast In Bed
Posted by Foobooz on 11th November 2009
Tonight on Top Chef: Las Vegas it’s breakfast in bed for the judges and a mess in the kitchen for the contestants.
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Restaurant Club: Turkey Out Edition
Posted by Foobooz on 10th November 2009
This week in Philadelphia Magazine’s Restaurant Club Newsletter.
- Thanksgiving Dining Guide
Food lovers aren’t necessarily cooks (ahem), so eat out for Thanksgiving. - First Bite: Breakfast at P.Y.T.
How does P.Y.T.’s breakfast/brunch stack up? - Dinner with… Dan Stern
Victor Fiorillo caught up with Daniel Stern to talk about vegetarian scrapple at MidAtlantic and how he may owe us all a free dinner! - And a happy birthday to Philly Mag Food & Lifestyle Editor, Ashley Primis!
Restaurant Club Newsletter [Philadelphia Magazine]
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