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An Oktoberfest Gift from the Beer Gods

Posted by Kirsten Henri on 23rd September 2008

 

Rejoice, forlorn fans of the recently deceased Ludwig’s, the last German-style beer hall in Philadelphia! That sweet, sweet orange transfer sign pictured above is just for you, as it’s delivering big big BIG beer news. As the cherry on top of our Oktoberfest coverage, we’re bringing it to you first: a new German beer hall is coming to Center City. The orange sign was just slapped up in the window of 718 South Street last night by owners Doug Hager and Kelly Schmitz, who expect to open Brauhaus Schmitz in March of 2009, just in time for Beer Week, (if construction and government bureaucracy don’t gum up the works). Why should you be excited about this, other than the fact that SOMEONE IS FINALLY OPENING A GERMAN BEER HALL? How about twenty taps of German beer? 100 bottled beers? Bratwurst sold by the meter? Lots more details, a photo and rendering after the jump.

 

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Monday Night Mexican

Posted by Foobooz on 22nd September 2008

Adam Erace’s description of the roasted Poblano soup at Las Bugambilias has us salivating. And joy of joys, the South Street Mexican restaurant is open on Mondays.

Flower Power [Blogalicious]
Las Bugambilias [Official Site]

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Reviving Our German Roots

Posted by Foobooz on 22nd September 2008

Rick Nichols laments that our German roots have almost completely vanished but he does find a few spots where you can still find a wiener schnitzel.

Also, take a look at our growing list of Oktoberfest related fun.

Reviving Oktoberfest [Philadelphia Inquirer]

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Week In Review: We’ve Survived Restaurant Week!

Posted by Foobooz on 19th September 2008

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SKEWERED

Posted by Foobooz on 19th September 2008

Is it the magic of technology or are we inside of Craig LaBan’s head? Either way we’re sure Brazilian steakhouse Chima is not going to be pleased with their No Bell review.

This link in a Brazilian steak-house chain offers skewer after skewer of oversalted, overcooked meat.

How do you say ouch in Portuguese?

Chima [Philadelphia Inquirer]

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Eyeball Bender

Posted by Foobooz on 19th September 2008

It’s the third installment of Restaurant Eyeball Benders. Guess what restaurant this photo comes from.

Answer after the jump.
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Tonight, Go Gonzo

Posted by Foobooz on 18th September 2008

Tonight at the Sidecar they are pouring small batch Flying Dog Beers, playing classics of rock and featuring “Gonzo themed fare.”

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Yards Up And Brewing

Posted by Foobooz on 18th September 2008

Yards In Concrete

Drew Lazor has a web exclusive on the new Yards Brewery on Delaware Avenue including photos and rumblings on that brewpub/tasting room/restaurant.

Give ‘Em an Inch… [City Paper]
Yards Brewing [Official Site]

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Restaurant Week Mid-day Pick

Posted by Foobooz on 17th September 2008

Blogalicious reports that his four course feast at Salento was top notch for Restaurant Week and he isn’t the only we’ve heard that from. So on your marks, get set, call! 215-568-1314

For more Restaurant Week help check out the Foobooz Restaurant Week Guide.

Hell Is Frozen, Pigs Are Flying [blogalicious]
Salento in pictures [Flickr]

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Garden Dessert At Capogiro

Posted by Foobooz on 17th September 2008

Joy Manning makes like a mad scientist and combines Capogiro’s red heirloom tomato with sea salt and basil for a tomato salad dessert.

Critic’s Notebook: You Say Tomato, I Say Dessert [Philadelphia Magazine]
Capogiro [Official Site]

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