Archive for May 2015

Toasted Corn Bread from The Bakeshop on 20th

Although I am enticed on the daily by the petite- sized Bakeshop on 20th and its changing specials board, it took me a while to stop on in. The cafe sells simple breakfast and lunch sandwiches and pastries, along with coffee.

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Legend of Yaroa: The Cheese Covered Meat and Plantain Bowl at Empanadas Rosario

Empanadas Rosario is a Dominican take out window in North Philly serving cheap Dominican snacks, sandwiches, stews, and rotisserie chicken.  I noticed it as I walked by when I visited Tierra Colombiana, because anything with the word empanda in the name is going to catch my eye.  Alas it was closed, so I promised myself I would come back.

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Lunch Links (The “Nostalgic Mussels” Edition)

  • Free pizza today at Slice [Foobooz]
  • The Triangle Tavern is being revived and keeping the famous mussels on the menu [The Insider]
  • Hot dog, tomato sauce, and egg topped french fries are on the menu as Sassafras [Phila Weekly]
  • The menu for this summer’s Spruce Street Harbor is something to be excited about- including Federal Donuts chicken sandwiches and Chifa pork belly buns [Foobooz]

Be a Real Madam at Cafe Lutecia

Cafe Lutecia has a casual cuteness that secures its place as a neighborhood staple for a quick sandwich and caffeinated drink. Quiches and soups change daily, outdoor seating is available,  and BYO is possible. You can picture a classy, French lady in a sunhat sipping a Café au lait (or a less classy American lady organizing her escort list).

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What Did you Eat for your Cinco de Mayo Lunch?

This year, I am stuck in the office for lunch instead of having a Mexican meal for Cinco De Mayo (Don’t worry, there will be ample tacos and margs consumed later tonight). Last year, I had an epic protein feast from Iztaccihuatl.

There are a LOT of options for Mexican dining today.

Here is my whole Mexican list.

But for the lazy, here are some highlights:

ohh and that time I went to Mexico City

What about you- how are you celebrating? If you aint eating, you aint celebrating.

Crab Mac and Cheese Fried Dumplings from the Dump n Roll Truck

I first came in to contact with Peter from Dump n Roll when he was getting his truck started and wanted to know more about food vending opportunities. That’s how I knew this guy could hustle. The hustle is important in making it in the food truck world, especially as more newbs enter and less space is available (vending is not allowed on most streets in Center City).

Dump n Roll vends dumplings and spring rolls.  I told Peter the name of his truck might throw some people off- but I think he just wants to stand out.  I finally got to see Peter in action on Drexel’s campus and tried one of the specialty dumplings of the day.

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Lunch Links (The “Weekend of Festivals” Edition)

  • There is so much going on the weekend! South Street Festival, Rittenhouse Row Festival, Broad Street Run, Morgan’s Pier opens with an Elmi menu, Big Gay Ice Cream opens- where will you be?
  • You can definitely have a bagel sandwich for lunch [Foobooz]
  • Rice cakes and soy garlic wings are great snacks at BonChon [Phila Weekly]