Suppa in Norther Liberties focuses on indulgent, American food all day. With a “Chopped” win under their chef’s belt, you have to trust the menu, which includes a smoked and pressed duck sandwich, fried chicken, and even some vegetarian dishes.
Morgan’s Pier has been doing a stellar job at bringing in new chefs each year to take over their kitchen. This year, Top Chef Winner Nicholas Elmi orchestrated a menu fit for waterfront dining. If you can’t score a reservation at Laurel- sitting outside, facing the river while dining from Elmi’s casual menu is not a bad Plan B.
Posted at 4:04 pm, June 24th, 2015 under American.
From octopus balls to pb & js, Butter Sandwich Truck owner Nicole is all about the comfort food. A few years ago, she was helping bring takoyaki to the Gayborhood. Now, Butter focuses mostly on spruced up peanut butter and jelly and grilled cheese sandwiches. For me, what are more exciting are her rotating specials. This week, it included a chicken and dumpling stew ($6).
Posted at 5:04 pm, February 5th, 2015 under American, chicken, food truck.
When Little Spoon first opened at 15th and South, I was impressed by the brunch, especially the pork belly and biscuit. I almost made myself sick by devouring the plate like it was a competition. I was also feeling the Zooey Deschanel level of adorability inside- patterned wallpaper, little plants everywhere, and (obviously) mason jars for everyone.
Knowing that Little Spoon can cook up some killer pork belly, I returned for lunch, to get some on a sandwich.
Posted at 12:13 am, January 13th, 2015 under American, BYOB, cafe, sandwiches.
Knead Bagels opened in November inside the ever-changing deli spot on Walnut Street. The two things I may be most picky about are pickles and bagels. But once I heard of the enticingly creative bagel flavors like togarashi and porcini, it was time to judge away.
Magpie opened about a year and a half ago on South Street. I remember hearing about its opening, excited for the sweet and savory pies. The cute space is open Tues-Sunday, for lunch and dinner. Pies change seasonally. Now that is winter, the pies are hearty as hell.
Every time I bike to the Gray’s Ferry Pathmark I pass Moe’s Hot Dog House. The signs for hot dogs, fish cake, and cheesesteaks suggest an authentically simply joint for Philly staples and I kept telling myself I had to get in there and see what it was all about. After several late afternoon attempts, I was told it now closes at 1:30 (though the website says 3) and made sure to get in for an earlier lunch.
