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Posted by Suzanne Woods on 24th July 2009
The historical treasure of Lafayette hill is in trouble as reported by Jack Curtin last week.
Join the support squad organized by the Brewlounge’s Bryan Kolesar to save The General Lafayette Inn this Sunday.
Bryan is organizing a run/bike/walk.
Get some exercise, drink some great beer, and save a Montgomery County Institution.
More info and RSVP here
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Posted by Foobooz on 11th July 2009
Ansill Food + Wine has a sign in its window stating it will be closed for the remainder of the summer. Michael Klein reports the closure is more permanent than that. And just when its Korean tacos seemed poised to take off.
In a letter received by Jack Curtin, General Lafayette Inn owner Chris Leonard outlines the dire straits the brewpub is in. Although vowing to stay open, the three building complex needs money now and is looking to take on investors.
Ansill closes [The Insider]
Whoa! General Lafayette in crisis [Jack Curtin's Liquid Diet]
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Posted by Foobooz on 9th April 2009
Chris Leonard has pulled the plug on 6-month old Tiedhouse in Fairmount and he goes out with guns blazing. The General Lafayette Inn remains open.
Update: The blogging continues at Lafayette’s Escape.
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Posted by Foobooz on 5th November 2008
Caution: do not look at Philadining’s photos of Chick’s mini beignets with Nutella and raspberry dipping sauces on an empty stomach. [Philadining]
Uncle Jimmy weighs the “Yays” and “Neys” of dinner at Kanella. [Uncle Jimmy Eats]
Dish & Bitch is pretty cool. They have a brunch club and invite a guest along each Sunday whom they interview. Most recently they were at the Royal Tavern. [Dish & Bitch]
PhilaFoodie tips us off that Wine Spectator’s Sam Gugino is in love with Daniel Stern’s (Gayle and Rae) apple pie. [PhilaFoodie]
Collin Flatt dines on the “All Pork Menu” at Cochon with mixed results. [Phoodie.info]
Blogalicious is partial to the flagship in the Primo Hoagies chain and rarely varies from ordering the Chicken Suprimo on a seeded Sarcone’s roll. [Blogalicious]
Mac & Cheese gets some Egyptian and Mediterranean bites at Mazag Cafe in South Philly. [Mac & Cheese]
Our beer runs are much shorter (from wherever we are to the Foodery or Food & Friends) than the one Bryan Kolesar and Chris Leonard are preparing for this Saturday. They’re doing 13.1 miles from the General Lafayette to the new Tiedhouse. [Brew Lounge]
Foodzings has only a mediocre time at Mantra. [Foodzings]
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Posted by Foobooz on 30th July 2008
The Beer Lass has an update on progress of the Tiedhouse at 2001 Hamilton Street. The Tiedhouse is linked with the General Lafayette Inn and will have at least ten of their beers on tap and is hoping to open within a couple months. Ms. Woods will be following the progress on her site and we’ll be following that.
The making of a Tied House [Beer Lass]
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Posted by Foobooz on 17th July 2008
Alma de Cuba alum Nicholas Cassidy is opening Saute, a French influenced spot at the old Le Creole on Front Street in about a month. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]
Distrito is opening fo’ sho this Monday. Volkswagen beetle booths for everyone! [Phoodie.info]
Four Worlds Bakery brings the baking of former Le Bec-Fin baker Michael Dolich to a storefront at 4423 Chestnut Street. Opening is expected by the end of the month. [Feeding Frenzy, City Paper]
General Lafayette brews are headed to distributors shelves. Look for Abbey Blonde and Chocolate Thunder by the end of the week. [Liquid Diet]
A former funeral parlor in Port Richmond is getting new life as a pizzeria, Cassizzi’s. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]
Alison Barshak has found a chef for Alison two. His name is Bill Lewis and he has experience at 4 and 5 Diamond Resorts from San Francisco to Baltimore. Alison is promising her new restaurant will be open in time to wear your white shoes there. [Alison's New Restaurant]
Tria’s Washington Square location is celebrating its first anniversary and has extended their hours to stay open later Wednesday through Saturday.
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Posted by Foobooz on 7th July 2008
Bryan from the Brew Lounge reviews his Sunday beer run and brunch at the General Lafayette.
Beautiful Sunday for Beer & Running with the General Lafayette [Brew Lounge]
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Posted by Kirsten Henri on 5th March 2008
Just got word from Chris Leonard – owner/brewmaster of the General Lafayette Inn. We reported exclusively last week that he was looking for a Center City location for a second project, the General Lafayette Tiedhouse, and now we can confirm that he has an agreement for a space and is working out the details. You’ll find it at 2001 Hamilton Street on the ground floor of the CityView condo.
Looks like Fairmount won – our commenting Restaurant Yentas were right on the money! More info to come…
General Lafayette Inn [Official Site]
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Posted by Kirsten Henri on 27th February 2008
The venerable General Lafayette Inn in Lafayette Hill is looking for a second location in Center City.
Owner/brewmaster Chris Leonard tells us via email that they’re on the hunt for the right location. The beery details, in his own words:
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Posted by Foobooz on 4th February 2008
Just how strong are the beers. There’s a shuttle from a the brew pub to a local hotel, that’s how strong.
The event is on Saturday, February 16th from 12 to 3:30 pm and tickets are $45 in advance, no tickets will be sold the day of the event.
More details after the jump.
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