Archive for the 'Food' Category

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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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]

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]

• It isn’t cheap but Table 31 meets with the approval of Craig LaBan.
• Ekta, Girard Avenue’s other Indian takeout spot continues to get praise from every corner.
• Lamb Osso Bucco for dessert? When you’re with the Secret Society of Gluttony it’s almost a requirement.
• Could the Windsor Burger at Pub & Kitchen be the best in the city?
• Where do you take a picky eater on a date? Tables for Two has the answers.
• So what should go in the semi-subterranean Latham Hotel.
• Have some weird food phobias? The Bite suggests some spots to get over them.
• The new Bella Vista Beer Distributors is going to be GINORMOUS. And check out what they’re doing for their opening.
• Stephen Starr is turning his vacant Chestnut Street location into Littleneck, an oyster bar.
• Playfulness and sophistication at Distrito.
• Vote for Philadelphia.
• The Clog gives us a look at the new Yards Brewery.
• Oh my, we’ve got a lot of Oktoberfesting to do.

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]

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

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]

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]

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]