Molloy Malloy’s replaced the worn down Beer Garden in Reading Terminal one year ago. The place has hot and cold pub fare and a way better beer selection than the beer garden it replaced. But with so much good food in the terminal, is it worth coming in for more than a drink?
Posted at 11:27 am, October 18th, 2012 under Beer with Lunch, Reading Terminal, sandwiches.
Stix Eatery opened quietly a few months ago on 12th and Fitzwater- kind of a no mans land for eating. It operates as a cafe (bubble tea included) and Asian fusion restaurant. The Grand Opening sign was still up, and thats what caught my eye as I biked by. Peeking at the menu I noticed Asian tacos and wings, which were enough reason to stop for lunch.
This week, Luncher JR is giving us a peak at what you can expect from a Miss Rachel’s Pantry delivery. Read about it today, order tomorrow, enjoy on Wednesday.
My mom never had much talent for the paper bag lunch. My elementary school years were littered with soggy PB&J and mealy apples. And I do mean littered — it all went right into the trash. But my paper bag lunch experience has been totally redeemed by an exceptional, yet little-known Philly lunch option: Miss Rachel’s Pantry’s Wednesday vegan lunch deliveries.
Did I lose you on vegan again? Stay with me. (Deliciousness ahead!)
On Wednesdays, the vegan chefs at Miss Rachel’s Pantry, which recently opened up a vegan café on Passyunk Avenue, deliver bagged lunches to University City, Center City, and Temple. The $11 price for a hearty meal includes delivery, though you will need a friend: minimum order two.
On Tuesday, the menu for each week goes up on the website and gets emailed out to subscribers. Orders must be placed by 5pm. There are always three options, including one gluten-free. Every meal includes a sandwich or meal salad, soup or side salad, and dessert. The food is “homestyle” and the portions generous. No, there’s no meat or dairy, but you will not walk away hungry.
Most often, the lunches are delivered by the criminally adorable chef/owner Rachel Klein herself, who calls or texts when she’s on her way. I met her in the lobby of my building around noon. She handed me two lunches with a big smile and a friendly, “Hope you enjoy it!”
Posted at 8:41 am, October 15th, 2012 under vegetarian.
Posted at 2:18 pm, October 12th, 2012 under Lunch Links.
Sakura Mandarin is a favorite Chinatown spot of mine, so I was excited to check out the new, more fusiony restaurant by the same guys. While Sakura has sushi and Mandarin style food, Spice 28 has Szechuan and Thai food. With its trendy decor and slightly higher prices, would I still be impressed by the food?
I like to explore the Eastern European restaurants that lie north of the Center City, and the results have always been impressive. On my trip to Stolovaya, a Russian restaurant in North Philly, my friends noticed that the menu and some of the decor had changed since their last time there. Having sung praises of the old Stolovaya, that should have been the first hint that things weren’t going to be as good as their memories.
Posted at 10:14 am, October 10th, 2012 under Russian, Wandering Wednesdays.
This Thursday from 5pm-11pm Sugarhouse casino is hosting a food truck festival in its parking lot. There will be prizes, a food truck battle, and a DJ. And you can take a gambling break in between meals. The roster includes Jimmies Cupcake Co, Vernalicious, GIGI & BIG R, Local 215, SPOT, The Tamale Cart, Birds of Paradise,The Mini Trini , Say Cheese, Lil Dans, Gozen, Joe Spud, Sweetbox, Foo Truck, Made in the Shade, Rocco’s, and Chewy’s
Its a perfect way to experience the trucks you have been hearing about but haven’t had time to try during your lunch break.
Posted at 1:20 pm, October 9th, 2012 under event, food truck.
