Midtown Lunch

• KFC Alert: We have the menu for Bonchon and it includes an under $10 lunch special [The Inquirer]
• LaBan has complied an epic Pho list [Philly.com]
• Speaking of pho, Mt. Airy has a new pho shop [Newsworks]
• And speaking of Vietnamese… a new Viet Cafe opened on Washingtown Ave [Passyunk Post]

• Juniper Commons is doing lunch now [Zagat]
• So is V Street [Eater]
• and Zahav, but for Restaurant Week only [Foobooz]

• Suggested noodles around town from 22nd and Philly [22nd and Philly]
• A list of what spots are open for Xmas [Foobooz]
• The best pannetone is found… at the Philly Raquet Club [Serious Eats]

Courtesy of South Street West

• Did you know “Philly” style ice cream has no eggs? [Serious Eats]
• Devil’s Pocket Food and Spirits debuts lunch! [South Street West]
• What Philly neighborhood defines your food tastes? [Zagat]
• Bing Bing Dim Sum is well on its way to opening, while Nam Wah Tea Parlor is trailing behind [The Insider]

One of my favorite soups, from Sky Cafe

• 8 new ramens in Philly [Zagat]
• And other soup recommended by locals [Foobooz]
• A reminder that I really need to try the train wreck from Beck’s [Foobooz]

Photo Courtesy of Vicky Wasik for Serious Eats

• Knead Bagels now serves lunch sandwiches under $10 [Zagat]
• This week, Serious Eats weighed in on their “best” cheesesteak in Philly [Serious Eats]
• Though I prefer the mushroom and tuna, Thad likes the chicken and pork Hai Street rolls [Philly Phoodie]
• The French rotisserie spot on 11th has opened and serves sandwiches for lunch [Foobooz]
• Weekend plans? Head to Mt. Airy for the Winter Brunch Sessions and the Holiday Pop Up Crafts Market (all indoors!) [Go Mt. Airy]
• I have a few spots open for afternoon Chinatown Food Tours this weekend (my morning tour is sold out!) Rain or Shine, I bring you to the best spots- hope you join us!

•  Hai Street and Jake’s, two places I really enjoy, are both opening 2nd locations soon in University City [The Insider]
• Another good meal at newcomer, Nan Yang [Phila Weekly]
• A Q & A with the owner of the awesome and tiny cheese and meat shop, Philip Mancuso [City Paper]
• Love fries? Here are 20 to try [Eater]