http://www.chow.com/boards/80 Sat, 01 May 2010 00:11:20 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849378#7342193 Based on recent visits to Barbuzzo and Amis (none to Fish) I would give a + to the comments regarding Barbuzzo. We all enjoyed every small plate in this buzzy venue and with good responsive service you should be in good time for your show. Barbuzzo can be a bit on the loud crowded side but well worth it. Contrary wise our Amis visit was just a notch above OK. I can not recall any item there which we found worthy of praise with the exception of nicely proportioned Campari and Soda. Bacchus101 Wed, 16 May 2012 10:54:49 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849378#7342193 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848617#7342033 I stopped at Slice this afternoon (late) being out that way and curious due to the clam pizza conversation (place is new, I've never tried). Not many single slices left but all were delicious (especially the carmelized onion and goat cheese). Clam pizza does sound weird but intriguing. mmgth Wed, 16 May 2012 04:59:30 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848617#7342033 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/686740#7341890 and Pho 75 is in the same shopping center as Man Phuong - but parking is a bear there on the weekends. Always full and inconsiderate drivers block the narrow lanes. Weekdays should be better, otherwise I'd follow Barry and head down towards Columbus. lost squirrel Wed, 16 May 2012 03:19:22 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/686740#7341890 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848849#7341782 Earth Bread and Brewery has a quizzo on wed night 9p// straight up Germantown ave through chestnut hill and into mt airy.. GBak504 Wed, 16 May 2012 02:33:57 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848849#7341782 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847797#7341651 While it's been a while since I've been there, I've always been more than satisfied with my meals there, as well as the hospitality. I had a very memorable anniversary meal up at one of the tables perched above the kitchen. Absolutely wonderful bronzino, but really have had everything from pasta to osso bucco there and can't make a single complaint. The complimentary bruschetta, maincotti and limoncello were always welcome and I never felt rushed. Granted as I said, it's been about a year since I've been there, but if history serves me right, then I'd happily give a rec for it. mkertello Wed, 16 May 2012 01:31:17 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847797#7341651 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849290#7341637 FWIW, I am very well into my fifth decade and LOVE the happy hour at Sampan. I've never felt out of place there and have been treated royally. (OK, maybe they laugh at me behind my back after I leave, but the experience is still a great one! ;-) 60s Girl Wed, 16 May 2012 01:26:02 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849290#7341637 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849085#7341586 If you put Kinnaree on your list, stick to the Thai options. Their French items are less than stellar. crazyspice Wed, 16 May 2012 00:55:55 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849085#7341586 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849291#7341378 I have actually had both lean and moist brisket (and also tried the burnt ends one day). The moist is very good but can be a bit fatty given the part of the brisket that it's cut from (the top part I believe). Even the lean is usually quite moist so I tend to stick with that. bluehensfan Tue, 15 May 2012 23:14:02 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849291#7341378 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848962#7340626 There are several good, non-chaotic places in Old City to watch a game and get some tasty food and drink at the bar: Khyber Pass Pub Bierstube Revolution House Triumph Brewing Company (better for day games, they have live music most nights) Mac's Tavern Philadelphia Bar & Restaurant gina Tue, 15 May 2012 17:53:33 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848962#7340626 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848601#7340322 Good point about the brioche... challah always has eggs but never milk... well almost never since you never know for sure. Cant think of any places using challah off the top of my head but thinking about, doesn't Dandelion server their burger on regular bread? I haven't had it so don't know how good it would be sans cheese. barryg Tue, 15 May 2012 15:56:33 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848601#7340322 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/689416#7340295 Spencer ETA Burger In University City I had the Gobbler, It was boss. maybejb200 Tue, 15 May 2012 15:48:31 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/689416#7340295 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848195#7340115 Saturday morning breakfast worked out to be a smoothie from the place at Reading that is all veg juice...banana, carrot, kale, spinach, and apple, and oatmeal. Sunday morning was a different story!!! Sabrina's Cafe was fantabulous! I had an egg white omelette with apple, tomato, spinach, and avocado and a side of collard greens braised in balsamic with green onion, roasted red peppers and corn. It was ridiculously delicious!!! Thank you all again!! eenie1 Tue, 15 May 2012 14:42:31 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848195#7340115 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/785645#7339972 Must have been an off day. I've had the pizza there, and agree with Ambler Girl, it was very crispy which is the way I like it. Was there last week for the pasta bolonese which was hearty and satisfying. Also have to say their fresh rolls are habit forming. My only complaint is the house salad - could you do something more than lettuce and dressing? C'mon, put some cheese, onion or something on there to make it worth eating. truffles2 Tue, 15 May 2012 13:42:26 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/785645#7339972 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845801#7339799 I actually like the icing myself but I do understand your comment about it being kind of sweet, especially as I am getting older. At least it's not lardy tasting like some I have encountered. bluehensfan Tue, 15 May 2012 11:25:26 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845801#7339799 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843533#7339699 I am just now seeing this thread! Oh the delays caused by grad school...Thank you all for the info! Brightman, did you have the 2 for $26 entree at Fujis or Bibou? From the way the thread reads, I think you meant Fuji, but thought I'd ask to be sure! linfr21 Tue, 15 May 2012 07:15:10 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843533#7339699 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849152#7338603 Oh. Still, I could go for a good Domato right now. DougRisk Mon, 14 May 2012 20:12:27 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849152#7338603 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848151#7337800 The other restaurant that I mentioned in my above review is a vegan place, so no big surprise and a very pleasant change of pace. I will see how the rice is the next time and probably also try the seitan rolls. Good catch on the brunch menu; it sounds pretty delicious! Bacchus, thanks for your kind words. mookleknuck Mon, 14 May 2012 15:18:54 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848151#7337800 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/819390#7336822 Just to let folks doing searches know (that's how I found out), the Schanachie pub is closed, as of April 2012. Too bad. I was looking forward to trying it when we'll be in the area next weekend. jroach Sun, 13 May 2012 21:55:20 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/819390#7336822 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849015#7336810 looking for any quiz nights at bars/restaurants wed may23 to tues may29th?What are best food happy hours?I'm used to going to devon seafood and oyster house for happy hour when i get up from South Beach for my annual philly visit.Since i do not drink,what would you consider the best food happy hours and prices during this period of time?Any particular memorial day weekend specials you know of?thanks in advance for your assistance from South Beach chowhound.P.S. what is best place to try to get a single phillies game for wed nite may 23rd against Washington nationals and what is best food to have at the stadium?Can i bring my own food and water into the stadium? travlnmike Sun, 13 May 2012 21:48:46 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849015#7336810 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848602#7336743 Thank you! This gives us a lot to work with. jroach Sun, 13 May 2012 20:48:21 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848602#7336743 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844852#7335859 Wish I could be there for that. Looking forward to the recap. Philly sandwiches can be divine, especially with all that great bread flying around. kukubura Sun, 13 May 2012 02:42:23 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844852#7335859 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848015#7335212 Your mom sounds like she was a smart sensible woman CP. On the other hand if you helped cooked the barbecue it was probably very tasty. Jfitzpatrick if you really want to go out would you consider ending up in Doylestown? I've had two very nice meals there in the past week, one at Thai Spice (elephant shaped teapot that pours out of the trunk!) and Five Guys. I know it's a chain but the Doylestown one is very good. givemecarbs Sat, 12 May 2012 18:27:19 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848015#7335212 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848727#7334357 Thanks to all for your advice. We did try, among other things, the stuffed crepe and the stuffed grape leaves, both of which were much appreciated by the group (we shared everything). Overall, an enjoyable meal. Francis FrancisdeR Sat, 12 May 2012 00:49:26 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848727#7334357 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848782#7334034 It's very good but non-pasta entree's are expensive. The place is also loud. Nice that it's a byob. george2 Fri, 11 May 2012 21:23:24 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848782#7334034 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848567#7333979 Filthy carpet? They said they wouldn't change it since changing might ruin the Feng Shuei of the place. I asked that question back in the early 1990's when I went there for dim sum for the last time. Joy Tsin Lau's sister restaurant in the surburb, Golden City, is very similar. I found that out this past year after moving to live close by. Not very clean at all. Many Chinese restaurants would not make Dim Sum in house now anymore. They buy them wholesale already made/cooked and frozen, very cheaply. In fact, that's what I'd do if I have a hankering for dim sum. Buy a few varieties, share them with a few families, take my share home, heat them up and serve. For chicken feet, I make my own. When going out, I have switched to eating Korean, Viet, Thai, Italian or, for high-end fancy food, New American or French now. So disappointed by my "own" kind of cousine. borntolovefood Fri, 11 May 2012 20:48:44 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848567#7333979 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848763#7333683 The fried cheese appetizer and stuffed calamari (entree). sadiefox Fri, 11 May 2012 18:32:02 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848763#7333683 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847892#7333671 Try eBay. I searched for "sausage stuffer", and came up with a lot of results. Sausage Maker can ship via UPS, which delivers worldwide. Have you tried improvising with a pastry bag? http://www.ehow.com/how_7224261_build-sausage-stuffer.html PattiCakes Fri, 11 May 2012 18:27:04 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847892#7333671 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848302#7333519 Wow. Right in our own back yard, even. I'll be checking it out this weekend. Assume this is at the site of the old Sam's Club? I found a website, which has more info & hours: http://www.benjaminfoods.com/ PattiCakes Fri, 11 May 2012 17:22:41 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848302#7333519 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848571#7333509 Lai Lai Garden (http://www.lailaigarden.com/), on DeKalb Pike in Blue Bell, specializes in Asian weddings and other special occasions. They are not that far from Willow Grove. I do not know, however, if they do catering off-site. I'd contact them and inquire. PattiCakes Fri, 11 May 2012 17:19:31 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848571#7333509 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848712#7333229 They even had little Efes glasses by the counter the last time I was there. caganer Fri, 11 May 2012 14:52:19 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848712#7333229 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848691#7332838 Glad you had a goodtime....even if you didn't have fired clams!.LOL FriedClamFanatic Fri, 11 May 2012 04:41:58 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848691#7332838 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848649#7332243 STopped by the Callowhill Whole Foods, opposite the new Barnes today. Spotted an incredible deal on uncured corned beef: $1.99/pound. Bought two of them, which I cooked in my crockpot. Looks like four dinners for two, plus a coupleof lunches, and maybe some scraps for hash. Not bad for less than $12! Not sure I liked the uncured as much as the regular stuff, but I might have overcooked it a bit. In any case, it's still a rare bargain, especially for Whole Foods. Go for it! Bashful3 Thu, 10 May 2012 21:51:24 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848649#7332243 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845192#7331519 Thanks for the great suggestions. We ended up going to Route 6 and had a very nice meal. The ladies enjoyed the atmosphere, and I particulalry enjoyed the oysters. Thanks again. lilswany Thu, 10 May 2012 16:12:19 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845192#7331519 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846702#7331381 Thanks barryg. I must have overlooked that tab on their website. Definitely worth a visit! jl0328 Thu, 10 May 2012 15:10:58 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846702#7331381 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848508#7331180 I like that place too, though i don't get there often. My favorite is the cashew shrimp. truffles2 Thu, 10 May 2012 13:00:50 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848508#7331180 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848500#7330362 Not sure what kind of place you want, but if casual works, you might try Square Peg at 10th and Walnut. They have an upstairs space. urbanfabric Wed, 09 May 2012 23:55:28 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848500#7330362 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839245#7329413 Supremo at 43rd & Walnut has lots of them for $1.79/lb. I almost bought some, but I'm up to my neck in projects right now. Boognish Wed, 09 May 2012 17:08:40 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839245#7329413 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/765102#7328958 We hadn't been to Chef Salvatore in quite a while. Went twice, maybe three times and felt the food didn't justify the prices they were charging. We'll have to stop by L'Angolo Blue and give it a try. jujuthomas Wed, 09 May 2012 13:59:48 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/765102#7328958 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848204#7328949 Unless there's something that really catches your eye, I'd just search for a brewery you're interested in and head to the bar that's hosting them early. Even if the events "start" at 5pm, they'll often tap the kegs earlier in the day. As many head to the bars directly after work, many of the venues do become like mob scenes. I attended the Bell's event at City Tap Room in UC a few years ago and simply waited for 20 minutes for someone to get me a beer. Eventually I just walked out and headed back to Local 44. Boognish Wed, 09 May 2012 13:53:10 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848204#7328949 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/797306#7328816 5 seats left morning of 08MAY2012, 0 seats left same evening. Those of us who ended up going makes it a daily routine to check his website - click on Events and see if he is planning a pop-up. If yes, make reservation RIGHT AWAY without hesitation. No time to consult one's spouse or friends...significant number of people go to his dinner by himself or herself. Shola uses only the best ingredients. He cares about the flavors and pays attention to details. If he is cooking and I can get in, I do not eat anywhere else that night. borntolovefood Wed, 09 May 2012 12:21:52 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/797306#7328816 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848263#7328205 +1 Seeker19104 Wed, 09 May 2012 00:48:12 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848263#7328205 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/834644#7327442 Had I known about it at the time, Wegmans noncertified kosher catering (cherry hill NJ) would have been perfect. Thank you. Bride of the Juggler Tue, 08 May 2012 19:13:22 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/834644#7327442 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848227#7327269 Thanks, I got a reservation in a couple of weeks. DaisyM Tue, 08 May 2012 18:19:10 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848227#7327269 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847647#7326797 Sazon is a Venezuelan place on 10th and Spring Garden, within walking distance of the club (IMO) depending where you park. It is usually possible to find parking on Spring Garden nearby. It's a BYO. Not as cheap as you might think but the food is delicious and definitely reasonably priced for the quality. We usually bring wine or beer but i think I have seen people with vodka or tequila to mix with their fresh fruit juices. Now I see this may have happened already. Where did you end up? sadiefox Tue, 08 May 2012 15:34:27 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847647#7326797 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/829703#7326597 Had a very tasty dinner at Mad Mex last night! this is the first mexican restaurant I can remember that offers soy cheese - very nice since I have a dairy allergy. We ordered the a beer and a red sangria, then chips and guac for an app. I agree with crazyspice that the chips were super salty, but I thought they went well with the guac which was a little underseasoned for my taste. The salsa that came with it was ok, nothing spectacular. I had the Kristy's Big Sister's Red Velvet quesadilla - such a name - with soy cheese and soy sour cream. I really enjoyed it, the quesadilla had chicken, spicy spinach and zuchinni in it, with a side of salsa and sour cream. My friend ordered the grilled fish tacos, which she said were delicious. They were certainly generous, she took one taco home. I really enjoyed my quesadilla, and can't wait to go back to try the fish tacos. Service was good, the food came quickly, and the server was very pleasant. I look forward to going back. jujuthomas Tue, 08 May 2012 14:29:30 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/829703#7326597 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847027#7326533 Sweet Christines on State Street has good coffee. It's gluten free but a nice little joint and very nice people who work there. Their little donuts are awesome. citygirlinkennett Tue, 08 May 2012 14:04:09 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847027#7326533 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847785#7326348 Excellent information, I am sure to get it right & get donuts: He said hopefully. Tks Bacchus101 Tue, 08 May 2012 12:01:45 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847785#7326348 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847982#7326287 We had our wedding at Fleischer and it was a beautiful space. JanR Tue, 08 May 2012 10:04:09 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847982#7326287