Breezy’s Cafe opened a few months ago in the Point Breeze neighborhood of Philly, signaling that gentrification is on its way there. The small cafe serves caffeinated beverages sandwiches and salads. Organic, local, homemade, and vegan are reoccurring menu themes. Not to leave anyone out, Breezy’s is really an inclusive place, there are several meat options too.
Posted at 9:09 am, June 17th, 2013 under cafe, sandwiches.
Photo Courtesy of Danya Henninger at Zagat
Posted at 1:43 pm, June 14th, 2013 under bacon, Lunch Links.
Today, Luncher John is feasting from another local truck
When it comes to ingredients used by a food establishment, generally, the more local they are, the better it is for everybody. Local proximity of ingredients means that the meat or produce is fresh and goes from the farm to your plate as quick as possible. Regional food suppliers benefit, and the restaurant’s costs are lowered.
The Local 215 Food Truck, which has been roaming the city’s streets for almost a year, is dedicated to this mission. Most of its ingredients are sustainable and sourced from local suppliers. I’m not quite sure the lobsters for its lobster rolls come from the Schuykill River, but those are among the few exceptions. From these ingredients, Local 215 offers a menu featuring innovative combinations of sandwiches and dishes.
Posted at 12:02 pm, June 13th, 2013 under food truck.
I was happy to hear Philly was getting a restaurant dedicated to kati rolls (Indian wraps) and biryani. Though we have some kati roll options here, none come even close to the Kati Roll shop in NYC. And Philly deserves the real deal! At Spice End on Chestnut street, there are a whole bunch of kati rolls to choose from, including vegetarian options.
Kati rolls are around $6 each. Any 2 are $11, so I went with that.
Though we have been lacking volunteers lately, on certain Tuesdays we turn over the site to a different lunch’er for his or her recommendations for the best lunch in Philadelphia. This week it’s Justin, who loves the ladies as much as he loves noodles. And yes, he is single and ready to mingle, as long as you can use chopsticks- any takers?
Name: Justin
Age: 27
Occupation: Attorney
Where in Philly do you Work?: Penn Center
Favorite Kind of Food: Noodle soup
Least Favorite Kind of Food: Meh, not sure if I have a least favorite. Not a big mustard, horse radish, wasabi fan.
Favorite Place(s) to Eat Lunch in Philly: I’ve been eating mad salads nowadays–gotta keep my business tightttttttt. I’m a big fan of honeygrow salads. Also, the Duane Morris building has a cafeteria catered by Stephen Starr. They have a solid salad station–under 10 bucks for a salad with salmon. If I indulge, I hit up a chicken and rice cart or some noodle soup in Chinatown or elsewhere. (Lan Zhou, Hiro, any and all Pho places)
Posted at 12:46 pm, June 11th, 2013 under PROFILE: Philly Lunch'er.
This past Saturday the 3rd Annual Vendy Awards were held at Penn Treaty Park right on the water. The sun was glowing, the breeze was blowing, the Brooklyn Brewery beer was flowing; it was a perfect day.
Posted at 1:32 pm, June 10th, 2013 under event, food truck.
Photo Courtesy of Danya Henninger
Posted at 12:03 pm, June 7th, 2013 under Lunch Links.
