Some of the best advice I’ve ever heard to always sit at the bar, or counter. At CHeU Noodle Bar, it’s the best spot in the place. It’s […]
DRINK: In Praise of Philly’s Bottle Shops
Pennsylvania is one of 18 states with controlled alcohol stores, where the state runs or contracts the sale of alcohol. In Philadelphia alone, the state operates 49 stores, […]
FOOD: What’s the Big Deal About Wawa Anyway?
Last month, the New York Times and Buzzfeed published articles about the Philadelphia-area convenience store, Wawa. Originally started as a dairy and milk delivery service in the very late […]
FOOD: Great Vegan/Vegetarian Food in Philadelphia
The thing about Philadelphia is that the population seems to skew so young, whether that’s due to the abundance of colleges or simply because the rent is cheap, […]
FOOD: Favorite Brunch Spots in Philadelphia
I usually don’t brunch very often, but that’s only because eggs are kind of my speciality in the kitchen. Over-easy, poached, or omelettes; eggs are a common meal […]
FOOD: “El Original”, the Taco Loco Truck on Philly’s Washington Ave
I’ve heard its praises and pass by every day I ride my bike to work, but never thought to stop. Now it only comes down to one question: […]
FOOD: Pennport’s The Industry
The Industry is a local bar in the Pennsport neighborhood of Philadelphia, and that is a complete understatement. Maybe it’s actually a highbrow restaurant in the guise of […]
FOOD: Philadelphia’s Underdogs, Literally
Philly doesn’t have the same recognition for its hot dogs in the same way that Chicago, New York, and Reykjavik are renown. I suppose it’s just not a hot dog […]
DRINK: A Few Brief Words About the Special
[Photo from Philadelphia Weekly] Of the many charms of Philadelphia, and believe me, such things do exist, are the kinds of standards for ordering drinks at the bar. […]
FOOD: The Corner, Philadelphia
Taking a walk through the city on 50-degree and overcast day, dressed in a sweater and laced up in boots, it becomes difficult to stay away from comfort […]