Philadelphia Weekly’s Fall Guide covers food and drink. There are classes where you might learn something, cheap eats, openings  and some farmers’ markets thrown in for for good measure.

Fall Food and Drink Guide [Philadelphia Weekly]

Saturday, July 18th marks the date of the 5th annual Good Food, Good Beer and the Rest is History fundraiser at the Headhouse Square Shambles.

The event brings together local restaurants and breweries to raise money for Slow Food and Green Village Philadelphia. Among the restaurants and breweries participating are; Le Virtu, Penne, Southwark, Rx, Xochitl, Run-for-the-Hills, Philadelphia Brewing Company, Dock Street, Stoudts Brewing Company, Yards, Dogfish Head, Troegs, Earth, Bread & Brewery, and Sly Fox.

The event runs from 6 to 9pm, admission is $32 for 5 tasting tickets or $24 for three. Beer is complimentary.

5th Annual Good Food, Good Beer, and the Rest is History [Farm to City]

Friday

We hear that the Lobster BLT is back on the menu at Pub & Kitchen. That plus a Yards firkin is reason enough for us to make it a Happy Hour destination.

Saturday

Saturday is the first Saturday of the Headhouse Square Farmers’ market. And for those who braved the rain last week but were disappointed to find no Los Taquitos de Puebla stand, rest assured the taco stand will be there this Saturday and as of May 23rd, the popular stop will be showing up on Saturdays and Sundays.

Saturday is also the Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival. Rain or shine, it’s food, entertainment, shopping and fun. We are always sure get an order of Davio’s Cheesesteak Spring Rolls.

Sunday

It’s Mother’s Day. Hopefully you already have something good planned for dear old mom. Otherwise you’d be in the same boat as some of us around here (ahem).

This weekend’s wonderful weather had us thinking of farmers’ markets and specifically, the Food Trust’s Headhouse Square Farmers’ market which kicks off this Sunday.

Opening day begins at 10am and includes live music, cookbook signings and of course the latest in fresh produce, meats, cheeses and artisinal foods.

Also of note this year, Bryan Sikora and Aimee Olexy of Talula’s Table have dropped a suburban market in order to bring more of their delicacies into the city. There will also be more local music all season long.

The Saturday market will start the following Saturday (May 9) and will also run from 10am to 2pm. Initially 6 vendors will fill the area on Saturdays, expanding to 10 as the season progresses.

Among the Saturday vendors:

• Henry Fisher - Eggs, cheeses, yogurts, fruit and vegetables
• Davidson Mushrooms - Mushrooms
• Young’s Gardens – Plants, flowers, flora arrnagements
• Two Ganders – Cut flowers, potted plants, hone, beeswax cosmetics
• Blackbird Heritage Farms – Organic vegetables, watermelon, lettuce, cherries, etc.
• Spice of Life - Gluten free breads and baked goods

Headhouse Farmer’s Market [The Food Trust]

It’s all about the summer rolls at Nam Phuong at 11th and Washington. [Savor Summer (Rolls): Nam Phuong Restaurant]

We still haven’t been to Chris’ Jazz Cafe on Sansom Street but with this description and some other good reports we’ve heard, it’s definitely moving up our list. [Food & Music at Chris' Jazz Cafe]

Philadelphia’s new frozen yogurt hot spot, Phileo gives a Rocky style knockout to New York’s Pinkberry. [Whatever Pinkberry, Philly Has Phileo Yogurt Now]

Did you know Temple has a farmers’ market? It’s true, every Thursday. [Farmers' Market at Temple University]

Throughout the summer Bindi’s Marcie Turney and her chefs will be shopping at the Headhouse Square Farmers’ Market to shop for ingredients for their weekly tasting menu. The three course family style menu is available Tuesday through Thursday for $35 per person.

This week’s menu after the jump.

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Here are some Minar Palace details to go with highlights from today’s edition of The Bite.

Vegetarian Specialities range from $6.95 – 7.50
Chicken Specialities range from $7.95 – 8.95
Lamb/Goat Specialities are $8.95
Shrimp Specialities are $11.95
Biryanis range from $8.95 – 12.95
Platters range from $7.95 – 8.95

The Daily Specials are…

Monday
Alu Baingan – Morsels of eggplant and potatoes sauteed in mild spices…$7.00

Tuesday
Dum Alu – Chunks of potatoes in a thick tomato gravy mildy spiced…$7.00

Wednesday
Rajmaah – Kidney beans in a thick tomato gravy medium spiced…$7.00

Thursday
Vegetable Jalfrazi – assorted vegetables in a highly spiced tangy gravy…$7.00

Friday
Chilly Chicken – succulent pieces of chicken breast sauteed with onions and bell peppers in a spicy sauce…$7.95

Hours of Operation will be
Monday – Friday 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday Closed

Invasion of the Farmers Markets [Metro Philadelphia]

…well, sort of. The nation’s most difficult-to-get-into gourmet market will be making an appearance at the Sunday Headhouse Farmers’ Market. More details to come, but consider this your best shot at getting a meal at this joint.

Talula’s Table [Official Site]
Headhouse Market [FoodTrust]

 

 

UPDATE: Market manager Nicky Uy tells us that the Sunday Headhouse Market begins May 3rd, the Saturday Headhouse Market will not start until May 17th. 

The Headhouse Square Farmers’ Market was enormously successful last year and this year it looks to be even bigger and better. The market will be open now on Saturdays AND Sundays starting on May 3rd and Sunday starts on May 3rd, Saturdays start on May 17th. Both market days run through Thanksgiving.

 

We usually save all of our breathless hyperventilating for Rick Nichols, but last night we discovered there’s enough room in our heart for two exceptional fellas. We had the opportunity to hear Mayor Michael Nutter speak at an event at the Union League (no, we’ve never been before and no, we’re probably never getting invited back) and we cannot hyperventilate enough about this guy. It might have been the open bar, but we we just about teared up while listening to him talk–honestly and with pride–about our town.

He took questions! He encouraged us to have pride in our city! He dismissed our Philadelphian negativity as balderdash! He agreed that the streets were inexcusably filthy and we had no one to blame for letting the trash pile up there but ourselves! In between addressing crime, taxes and the Philadelphian shoulder chip, he even found time to patiently explain to one very peeved lady why there wasn’t a proper department store in town (ladies of a certain age take the closing of Strawbridge’s very personally). Also, he’s very funny.

So it’s no surprise to hear that this forward-thinking, optimistic, intelligent gentleman is mulling over a farmer’s market in City Hall.

Sorry, Rick, but until your next article, we’re totally and completely Nuttered. Swoon.

Under Nutter, City Hall May Become More Visitor-Friendly [KYW1060.com via Philebrity]