A Friendly Warning Against the Jerk Chicken at Caribbean Delight
Passing by Caribbean Delight on South Street, I thought I would order the jerk chicken. I thought wrong.
Posted at 12:27 pm, February 2nd, 2012 under chicken.
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Sammy’s Korean BBQ: Come for the KFC, Stay for Everything Else
Earlier this month Sammy Chon’s Korean Restaurant opened up a Philadelphia branch in Chinatown. The opening brought much excitement to lovers of the Koagie (spicy meat sandwich), Korean fried chicken, and Korean barbeque. To make matters better, affordable lunch specials are available during the week until 3:00, which is huge because Korean bbq can sometimes be a little pricey.
Chicken and Waffles from Chewy’s Food Truck
Andrew of Strada Pasta tipped me off that Chewy’s, a truck serving gussied up American food since this fall, had added chicken and waffles to the menu. I had assumed this truck just did burgers, but I realized my mistake when I saw the menu consisted of clever twists on classic food truck staples, like a kimchee egg sandwich, a BLT with granny smith apples and cider mayo, and a burger with feta and olive tapenade. I was, however, on a chicken and waffles mission.
Posted at 12:11 pm, January 19th, 2012 under chicken, food truck, LOVE Park, University City.
A Well-Kept Secret: Morris’ Cafe Serves Something for Everyone
This week Profiled Luncher John shares one of his lunch secrets. And if you want to stalk him, chances are, he will be here…
There’s no sign on the outside of the building. Inside, the name is only listed on a small sign on a glass door and on a portable display. There’s no website, and you’ll only ever find out about the place from word of mouth or if you wandered in after noticing its courtyard with outdoor tables during the summertime. But once you discover Morris’, a cafeteria on 17th Street between Market and Chestnut, you and your officemates will keep coming again and again.
Morris’ is about as unassuming as a Stephen Starr place can be. Starr Restaurants Catering Group operates Morris’ and brings along the standard Starr-quality food and professional service. The name refers to law firm Duane Morris LLP, one of the building’s largest tenants. While Morris’ may primarily intend to serve Duane Morris and other building tenants, it is open to the general public (or at least those who know about it). Personally, I heard about it from co-workers and have subsequently spread the news as well. Now, I don’t think it’s possible for me to go to Morris’ without seeing someone from work there.
Posted at 12:52 pm, December 22nd, 2011 under chicken, pizza, sandwiches.
Federal Donuts: Chicken For Lunch, Chicken For Dessert, Donuts as Palate Cleanser
This week our most recently Profiled Luncher John heads down to the wildly popular Federal Donuts. I am JEALOUS!
The opening of Federal Donuts in October presented a fascinating question: What happens when successful and respected chefs and restaurant partners open up a restaurant featuring a limited menu of only fried chicken and donuts in a neighborhood that’s off the beaten path in Philadelphia? The answer, as the throngs of people who’ve visited in the past two months can attest, is that if your food is good, then people are willing to come to your restaurant regardless of what you serve and where it is. Such is the story with the newest and best reason to make a trip to Pennsport.
Chef Michael Solomonov and business partner Steve Cook are part of the team behind Federal Donuts, which was established on the observation that there weren’t too many local establishments in the city with good, fresh donuts or fried chicken. That somewhat unusual combination is not necessarily intended to be eaten together like chicken and waffles (though it can be). Instead, Federal Donuts specializes in serving hot, fresh donuts in the morning before stopping at around 11 a.m. to prepare the fryer to cook up the fried chicken.
Wah Gi Wah’s Pakistani Fried Chicken
Chicken Chargha, aka Pakistani Fried Chicken, is the reason that LeBan and other’s come to Wah-Gi-Wah. I had to get in on this unique chicken preparation. Unlike other fried chicken places in the city who run out early, only serve one day a week, or periodically take it off the menu- you will be able to get your chicken fix here from 11am until 11pm. I find that comforting.
Posted at 10:23 am, November 21st, 2011 under BYOB, chicken, Pakistani, West Philly.
Lunch Links (The “September Looks like Free Chicken Month” Edition)
Photo Courtesy of Drew Lazor- Sign up and get a free Chik fil a breakfast today and tomorrow [Chik-fil-a via Meal Ticket]
- And Meme is giving out a bit of its fried chicken for their 3rd anniversary on 9/29 [Meal Ticket]
- On 9/15, Square1682 is handing out chicken and fried egg sandwiches to celebrate the season premiere of Its Always Sunny [Phoodie]
- Resurrection Ale House will be selling its fried chicken, not giving it away, on 9/21 but after 5, the restaurant is giving away free snacks [Foobooz]
Posted at 11:14 am, September 9th, 2011 under chicken, Lunch Links.
