VendrTV launched in February with former Philadelphia resident and voice of Rittenhouse Square, Daniel Delaney searching out great street food around the world. We’ve been waiting for him to come back to Philadelphia and have to say, we’re not surprised he wound up at Kostadinos “Gus” Hristis’ falafel stand at 20th and Market.

Christo’s Falafels [VendrTV]

The Pita Pit is offering 25% off their new made-from-scratch falafel today and for the next four Fridays.

Print out the coupon or just take a picture of it with your camera phone so you can get the deal.

$5 Falafel Fridays [The Pita Pit]

Living on the Vedge visits Kostadinos Christios, “wild-eyed man in a silver box on 20th and Market” for some top-notch falafel. [Living On The Vedge]

Foodaphilia finds it is possible to have an affordable and delicious meal at Devon Seafood Grill on Rittenhouse Square. [Foodaphilia]

Philly Food and Drink finds there really isn’t anything wrong with good beer and a great view as is the case with the Manayunk Brewery and Restaurant. [Philly Food and Drink]

Living On The Vedge orders something we weren’t quite gutsy enough to try, the mac-and-cheese pancakes at SPTR. It was good enough to go into the “Brunch Hall of Fame.” [Living On The Vedge]

Foobooz Editor Arthur Etchells lets on that he’s big into French Rap. [The Clog]

Philebrity reports that Maoz Vegetarian is open a second Philadelphia store, this one at 11th and Walnut.

Food Blob: Make Falafel, Not War [Philebrity]
Maoz Vegetarian [Official Site]

Ahh, our friends in New York are at it again. This time amNew York is claiming New York is the home to the first Maoz in the United States.

Maoz Though the options may be limited, the sole menu item — falafel — is crisp and delicious. The Union Square location is the first U.S. franchise of a Dutch chain, with more on the way

Of course the first Maoz in the United States actually opened on South Street back in 2004. First it was gastropubs and now this.

Top Vegetarian Spots [amNew York]
Maoz Vegetarian [Official Site]

A year ago Mac & Cheese remarked that Maoz Vegetarian wasn’t a friendly place. But now after getting some free garlic sauce she’s changing her tune.

Maoz is a Friendly Place [Mac & Cheese]
Maoz Vegetarian [Official Site]

Craig LaBan’s Good Taste column this week focuses on falafel. In addition to the Israeli versions of falafel found at like Mama’s Vegetarian, Philly Falafel and Maoz Logan Square is home to Aya’s Cafe, which gives falafel an Egyptian twist.

The falafel variations [Philadelphia Inquirer]