Archive for July 2013

Luke’s Lobster Knows How To Butter My Buns

Luke’s Lobster comes to Philly and the crowd goes wild. This was pretty big news when it opened in May; bringing the Maine lobster everyone already enjoyed in New York. Luke’s occupies one of the subterranean spot on 17th street, the other being Underdogs. Tables are available, but order at the counter.

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PROFILE: Philly Luncher “Donal”

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 Donal, looking for places where you can have your lunch and drink it too.  


Name: Donal
Age: 46

Occupation: Restauranteur

Where in Philly do you Work?: Old City (Serrano and Tin Angel)

Favorite Kind of Food: Game & Poultry

Least Favorite Kind of Food: Overly Earthy Vegetables

Favorite Place(s) to Eat Lunch in Philly: The eponymous Paesano at Paesano’s. Burger at The Capital Grille.
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Breakfast and Lunch at Black N Brew Cafe

The mosaic covered walls and hanging flowers draw you in to Black N Brew, a 6 year old cafe on East Passyunk. There is a counter and tables to sit at so you can stay a while to get some work done, though the bustling atmosphere might make it hard for some to concentrate.   The various breakfast, lunch, and drink options are written all over the walls, so don’t forget to bring your glasses. We came across the cafe while biking; one of us was looking for lunch (obviously me) and one of us was hoping for breakfast (never me),  Black N Brew was able to provide both.

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Lunch Links (The “Tshirt for Ribs” Edition)

  • Divey Diners in Philly and its outskirts [Eater]
  • Stuffed grilled cheeses around town [Foobooz]
  • What did they eat in the Middle Ages? [Food 52]
  • Get a Ron’s Ribs T-shirt to help support a campaign to reopen this South Street staple [The Insider]
  • Phyllis Stein-Novack loves the wontons at La Viet [South Philly Review]

There is A Lunch Time Dance Party Tomorrow with Free Lunch

Tomorrow from 1pm-2pm there is a dance party/lunch party a the Ten Six Club sponsored by Absolut and Flavorpill. There will be a DJ and a FREE lunch provided with suggested donations for Philabundance. It is all FREE but you must RSVP here.

Testing All the Hot Pockets at Kermit’s Bake Shoppe

I have been counting down the days until Kermit’s Bake Shoppe opened. Part pizza shop, part bakery, Kermit’s brings fresh, doughy items to a pretty barren block. The pink, floral murals alone brighten up Washington Ave. It was nice to see a stream of people from all walks of life arriving via car, bike, or foot  to check out this new spot.

After checking out the available goods for the day behind the glass, order at the counter. Its a strictly take out, delivery, or eat standing up  sort of place.  Plus it is HOT in there, so don’t bring a bottle of wine and plan to stay for a while.

For pictures of the interior, check out Zagat’s recent post.

I tried ALL the “hot pockets” plus a few desserts…

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PROFILE: Philly Luncher “Kory”

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 Kory, a PR maven with a sweet tooth. 


Name:  Kory

Age: 40

Occupation: public relations

Where in Philly do you Work?: Aversa
PR located on East Passyunk Avenue (and 12th)

Favorite Kind of Food: Desserts and comfort food. Usually always dessert before main course, too! :)

Least Favorite Kind of Food: Mushrooms, fish and exotic meats.

Favorite Place(s) to Eat Lunch in Philly: I love Philadelphia’s neighborhoods and have favorites in each of them. In Old City, I love Nick’s Roast Beef (16 S 2nd St) for a classic roast beef and horseradish sandwich, in Center City I can’t stay away from Schlesinger’s and their pickle bar (1521 Locust St), in Rittenhouse I love hitting Devil’s Alley (1907 Chestnut St) for my favorite Turkey Cubana, in Northern Liberties I am partial to PYT (1050 N Hancock St) for late lunches on weekends, and in South Philly I love Fuel (1917 E Passyunk Ave) for a healthy treat.

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