Posted by Foobooz on 22nd December 2009
Just in time for last second Christmas shopping, The Secret is Salt breaks down the Must-Buy, I Liked and Not for Me Marcie Blaine Chocolates at Verde. [The secret is Salt]
Femme Fermental and Philly Market Cafe both check in on the early days of Percy Street BBQ. Both come away admiring the flavor though Femme Fermental has a couple of reservations. [Femme Fermental and Philly Market Cafe]
Enough about that foie gras topped burger at Village Whiskey, Veggicurious focuses on the “banging” veggie burger. [Veggicurious]
Mac and Cheese enjoys the pizza slinging show at the bar at Stella. [Mac and Cheese]
Veggicurious checks out the Coup de Taco truck for its tortilla-wrapped fusion creations in University City. [Veggicurious]
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Posted by Foobooz on 30th October 2009
Stephen Starr is seeking an executive chef for a new Latin cuisine restaurant. [Grub Street]
Con Murphy’s officially opens today at 17th and the Parkway. It has been in a soft opening mode for a couple of days now.
Coo’s is having their official grand opening this Saturday with a masquerade party. [Beer Lass]
Coup de Taco’s fusion style tacos will be serving up tacos from Penn’s campus starting on Monday. [Meal Ticket]
The Aspen is coming back as Lucky 7 . It should be more bar than restaurant in this incarnation. [Beer Lass and the Insider]
Marty Grims who just opened Chew Man Chu is looking to open Timber in Abington at the spot that formerly housed Inn Flight. [Restaurant Club]
Two new restaurants are coming to West Chester. Nonna’s: A Giunta Tradition is going to be serving up Italian food next Spring. Indian Thai Spice Bistro is offering 85 seats and two kitchens, one for Indian, the second for Thai. [West Chester Dish]
Coquette’s sheriff’s sale is halted. [The Insider]
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Posted by Foobooz on 21st October 2009

Usually we reserve our Tales of the Tape for restaurant openings but we felt that the Bloktoberfest scheduled for this Saturday could also benefit.
Who: Sponsored by the South of South Neighborhood Association
What: Block party with proceeds going towards restoration of the Shiloh Baptist Church.
When: Saturday, October 24th, noon to 8pm.
Where: Christian Street between 20th and 21st Streets.
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