Midtown Lunch

Tomorrow from 1pm-2pm there is a dance party/lunch party a the Ten Six Club sponsored by Absolut and Flavorpill. There will be a DJ and a FREE lunch provided with suggested donations for Philabundance. It is all FREE but you must RSVP here.

Though I have to work all weekend, I am trying to get in the Independence Day spirit by thinking about my favorite all-American lunches.

1. Hot Dogs– Hot Diggity is the obvious choice here, though a pastrami topped knish dog from Hershel’s does our country proud.
2. Burgers– Grace Tavern for a classic burger, Good Dog for a local favorite, PYT if you want to get crazy. 
3. Pie- Newbie Magpie is a good bet. But the best part is the filling right? Get just the good stuff at AJ’s
4. BBQ– Blue Belly and Percy Street come out on top on my list. (Fette Sau, new and popular, did not do it for me) 
5. Ice Cream- Foam Floaterie, Little Baby’s, and I am especially proud that Capogiro gives Italian gelato a run for its money. 
6. Beer– Khyber Pass Pub and American Sardine Bar have a great selection and prices. But nothing beats the weekly special at Locust Rendezvous. 

Or, just say screw it and go to Chinatown. 

What are your American favorites?

No lunch today, in NYC enjoying the Fancy Food Show. If you are lucky enough to be able to get in, don’t miss it! It is an endurance testing marathon getting though the rows of exhibitors. Meats, cheese, olive oil, and chocolate were most prevalent. Check out some pictures of the event from my “photographer” (sister).

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This past Saturday the 3rd Annual Vendy Awards were held at Penn Treaty Park right on the water. The sun was glowing, the breeze was blowing, the Brooklyn Brewery beer was flowing; it was a perfect day.

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Exciting news! As some of you may know, food trucks are banned on most streets in Center City. Until now, LOVE Park was the main centrally located venue to get your food truck fix. From the hard work of the PMFA and the city, including the very successful courtyard day a few months back, the rotating trucks will now be a daily occurrence.

The rotating list of trucks includes some ML favorites and some we haven’t yet had the pleasure of trying:

Pitruco
Mucho Bueno
Lil Dan
Guerrilla Ultima
Street Food Philly
Local 215
Sweet Box
Dapper Dog
Vernalicious
Baguette Philly
Farm Truck
Cupcake Carnivale
Mini Trini

This is a big day for local business and the people who support them!

• Chewy’s
• Chez Yasmine
• Christos’ Falafel Truck
• Foo Truck
• KAMI
• King of Falafel
• Lil’ Dans Gourmet
• Mac Mart
• Poi Dog
• The Cow & the Curd
• Tot Cart
• Cupcake Carnivale
• Gozen
• Jimmies
• Lil Pop Shop
• Sugar Philly
• Sweet Box Cupcakes

Get your tickets here.

That’s right guys! The trucks are back today! The starting line up for today is a good one:  Mac Mart Cart, Local 215, and Farm Truck.

LOVE Park is doing it differently this season, there will be a set rotation of trucks you may have enjoyed last year every day except of the week; Lil Dans, Lucky Old Souls, Buttercream, Delicias, Dapper Dog, Sweet Box, Chewys, Foo, Vernalicious, Zea Mays, Pitruco.

Then on Wednesday they are bringing in different trucks each week that are new to the Park; Baguette Philly, Cupcake Carnivale, Foolish Waffles, Good Phellas, Guerilla Ultima BBQ, Innovative Catering Concepts, Just Jackie’s, Mama’s Meatballs, Mucho Bueno, Schmear IT, Street Food Philly, Surf and Turf,  Zsa’s

Make new friends but keep the old! Trucks will start serving at 11am today, welcome back!