When Quetzally opened on 12th and Fitzwater in 2013, I was slightly obsessed with how this tiny, unassuming spot delivered authentic Mexican plates for cheap without me having to cross Washington Ave. For real, I kept bothering my friends to check it out with me. When we arrived for a revisit, I was thrilled to find a revamped menu, with creative tacos I would have never expected.
Did you miss me? I just spend the past few days in San Antonio, visiting a friend and eating bbq and kolaches, but I am back to share this new place that is bringing us Dominican food without the visit North Philly. Parada Maimon opened a few months ago in the Callowhill area (right above Chinatown)- serving Dominican food in a festive setting. All of the unexpected wood reminded me of Uncle’s Backyard last weekend. And according to my Dominican friend, the paintings on the wall are exactly what you would find at a home in the D.R (something about a child picking at her feet in a field).
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.
Although there are countless little Mexican places below Washington Avenue, I never get sick of them and always look forward to trying the new kid on the block. This time it was El Sabor Poblano on Federal, which could not look less special if it tried.
Posted at 10:16 am, September 11th, 2014 under BYOB, Mexican, South Philly, tacos.
When South Street’s high-quality grab and go spot, The Quick Fixx, opened, Luncher John stopped by and was impressed with the gnocchi and flatbread. I have been staying away from the heaviness of pasta for most of the summer. As the unbearable heat has passed, I had a craving for something a little more rich.
While looking for lunch somewhere near the Barne’s Museum, I remembered wanting to try Zorba’s, a sort of casual Greek restaurant that is unfortunately uncommon in Philadelphia (the other ones that comes to mind are Sandy’s and South Street Souvlaki, which I liked and owe revisits to).
Kabobeesh’s quirky, aluminum West Philly location impressed me with its Pakistani style fried chicken last year. After 10 years of success in the area, the team recently opened up a location off of South Street. It has a more generic look to it, but the menu is similar. I didn’t eat an entire chicken this time.
Posted at 2:36 pm, February 5th, 2014 under BYOB, MIddle Eastern, Pakistani, South St.
