I’ll admit, I am not extremely well versed in Philly’s authentic banh mi scene. Something about the trendiness of liking it a few years ago made me shy away. Philly has a plethora of Viet bakeries and restaurants serving banh mi for me to familiarize myself with. I started with Ba Le on 6th and Washington. Read more »
Posted at 11:45 am, September 19th, 2013 under sandwiches, Vietnamese.
Today Luncher John gives us the run down of another local food truck
The growth in the food truck scene is positive not just for those operating trucks but also for local food producers. Most of these food trucks source their ingredients from local farms and bakeries, which keeps the food fresh and costs down. Farm Truck follows the same philosophy in showcasing the high quality food produced by area farms and bakeries, along with local art that is often hung up on the truck itself. More permanently, it is decorated in an array of colors and with several farm animals. Farm Truck has been making stops at The Porch at 30th Street, City Hall Courtyard and the Navy Yard.
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Posted at 10:43 am, September 18th, 2013 under food truck, sandwiches, tacos.
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 Sharon, a musician who is sharing her recommendations for where to eat in Mt. Airy. This Thursday, you can get a taste of Mt. Airy yourself with the Street Fare. Starting at 6:30 you can dine and drink at 40 different local venues and food trucks.
Name: Sharon
Occupation: Musician
Where in Philly do you Work?: Mount Airy
Favorite Kind of Food: Curry
Least Favorite Kind of Food: Escargot
Favorite Place(s) to Eat Lunch in Philly: McNenamin’s (my favorite dish is fish and chips) and Jyoti (matar paneer).
Posted at 10:39 am, September 17th, 2013 under Lunch Links.
The 4 Seasons Food Court was a place I passed by a million times but never went it. I think I was just confused by the name, but there is no relation to the fancy hotel. When I finally realized it was a decent by the pound buffet type place, I made it there for an early lunch. Buffets are always better when the first open. Its safe to say the quality decreases as hungry locals file in each hour. Get in before noon and you are golden.
Posted at 2:31 pm, September 16th, 2013 under buffet.
Photo Courtesy of Thrillist
Posted at 11:57 am, September 13th, 2013 under Lunch Links.
El Gallo Pinto and its Nicaraguan delicacies had been on my mind. It was over 2 years ago that I visited the spot on 7th and Federal and learned the scoop, a Mexican grocery store with Mexican and Nicaraguan food served out the back. It seems that soon after my visit, ownership changed and instead of Nicaraguan and Mexican food, they now do Honduran and Mexican food and call themselves Tamalex. The signage outside still reflects the old name. As Honduras and Nicaragua are neighbors, and the layout looked unchanged, I was optimistic I would still enjoy the impending meal.
Posted at 2:01 pm, September 12th, 2013 under Mexican, sandwiches, South Philly.
The corner spot on 12 Spruce has seen a lot of tenants in the past few years, “Oddfellows” in the Winter of 2012, then “YOLO” from October-December. These places changed too fast for me to get the chance to visit, though like many Philadelphians, I was not going to step foot in a place called YOLO. As of January, we now have “Toast”, and this time, it has been stable enough that I was able to have lunch there.
Inside, expect a lot of light from the 2 walls of windows, magazines to read, little pots of succulents on the tables, and a relaxed atmosphere without trying too hard. Order at the counter and get served at your seat.
Posted at 2:30 pm, September 11th, 2013 under cafe.
