Midtown Lunch

• In a “why didn’t I think of that” moment, Hai Street  is bringing burrito sized sushi to Philly later this month, with free sushi on the 21st [Foobooz]
• A new fancy lunch open for you, Le Cheri just started serving lunch with a $25 “Georges Perrier” crab cake [Zagat]
• This Saturday in the suburbs there will be a bacon and beer festival, everyone’s 2 favorite things [CJ’s Doghouse]
• This weekend, a vegan yet interesting breakfast and lunch place is opening on 17th and Locust. I have my eye on the Burmese options [The Insider]

• Divan on 6th has been replaced by a Greek restaurant with 6 different falafel sandwiches for lunch [Zagat]
• Chef Kevin Sbraga is opening a rottisserie restaurant in Broad and South this fall [The Insider]
• Panda Express still thinks its 2011 and is now offering a a kale bowl [Eater]
• I know you will be outside drinking tomorrow, but where? South Street, Walnut Street, Graduate Hospital? Or everywhere 

• Early reports do not recommend the burgers at BurgerFi [A Side of Ketchup]
• Haagen Daz in Japan is coming out with vegetable ice cream [Jezebel]
• I am really excited for this French rotisserie to come this summer to Washington Square West [The Insider]
• Brisket or sirloin for your cheesesteak? Jake’s wants you to try both and pick [Foobooz]

• LaBan likes the seafood and veggies in his Simply Shabu hot pot [Philly.com]
• Penn Appetit enjoys the tacos at newcomer cart Ranch Road Taco [Penn Appetit]
• One or more Wahlburgers are scheduled to come to Philly [The Insider]
• Time for outdoor eating, the Oval is back [Foobooz]

• I am not the only one loving Dickey’s waffle fries [Phoodie]
• A Dining Out for Life food truck round out to support AIDS related charities is happening on the 24th, conveniently located in Center City [Foobooz]
• This round up of “disgusting” fast food around the world doesn’t look all that bad; I’d try kit kat pops [Jezebel] 
• A giant german food truck has just started serving in Philly [Zagat]

 Will’s pea soup presented at the Flavors of the Ave preview

• East Passyunk’s all day big restaurant event, “Flavors of the Ave,” is on the 26th, get your tickets now-VIP is already sold out [Visit E Passyunk]
• LaBan recommends trying dingdang noodles, like dandan’s cousin [Philly.com]
• I was all about the pupusas at Tamalex, but Penn Appetit loves the chorizo and al pastor tacos [Penn Appetit]
• UCity is getting a hand drawn noodle shop [Philly Real Estate via Eater]

• Cheesesteak pizza? Yes, cheesesteak pizza [Foobooz]
• Penn Appetit try all the tacos at El Rey. Verdict is they are all awesome [Penn Appetit]
• Zagat asks around to get the most authentic Korean dishes in the city [Zagat]
• and next week, a Korean inspired menu will be offered at the Philadelphia Museum of Art to go along with  Korean art exhibit. Menu items include pulled pork kimchi jjiage [Philly.com]
• Sweetgreen Center City opened this week at 9th and Walnut [Eater]