Archive for December 2011

Pastificio’s Contest Winning Meatballs

At the end of October, the Swedish Museum held its 2nd Annual Meatball Matchup. I helped judge the 8 amateurs, so I had no room left to try any of the professional meatballs. The crowd chose Pastificio as the pro winner, and I promised myself  a trip down there.

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Lunch Links (The “Edible Tacos from a Chain?” Edition)

Photo courtesy of Philly Phoodie
  • honeygrow is coming to Center City with stir fry and salads under $10 [The Insider]
  • The chicken maroosh is tender and comes with great sauce at Saads Halal [Philly Phoodie]
  • Shrimp tacos at Chili’s aren’t terrible? [The Inquirer]
  • A new Vietnamese restaurant has opened on in Southwest Philly [Meal Ticket]

Weiners with the Works on a Grumpy Day From A.P.J. Texas Weiner Restaurant

Sometimes, when it is just one of those no good, very bad days, you want a lunch that fits the occasion. A.P.J. Texas Weiner Restaurant, around but not inside Reading Terminal, is a small diner serving the basics to all who enter. The fact that you don’t have to worry about anyone trying to talk to you combined with the greasy atmosphere makes it the right place to eat when you need to sit down and have a little grumpy alone time. And Hot Dog expert Hawk approves of their weiner, so I had faith it would hit the spot.

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