Midtown Lunch

Today, we are getting a report on Zento from profiled luncher Stephanie. Their doburi looks way better than the one at Fat Salmon. But be aware that soon they will be moving 2 blocks down the street from their current location.

While Philadelphia is a treasure trove of culinary offerings, the city has a serious shortage of affordable, authentic Japanese options. Imagine my sheer delight Monday morning when I walked passed Zento on my way to work, and saw a menu featuring “Express Lunch” options priced around $10.

Bento boxes, sushi combos, different donburis, and an assortment of udon… my inner glutton instantly planned my next four lunches of the week. Unable to recall the last time I had katsudon, I decided to order the “Chicken Katsu Donburi.”

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Today, MidtownLunch’er Stephanie is reporting on Wedge + Fig’s cheesy selections!

Having relocated to Olde City for work, I found myself situated in the middle of a culinary treasure map of lunch options — Han Dynasty bordering the east, Khyber Pass Pub at the center, and now, Wedge + Fig to the north.

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When the gastropub Philadelphia Bar and Restaurant first opened up, my first thoughts were about how incredibly uncreative the name is. It almost turned me off completely, but then I checked out the menu, which was in contrast, pretty creative. I saw that a few sandwiches fell within the ML price range, so I headed to Old City to see if they put more time into  the food than they did in selecting a restaurant name.

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A little while back I asked for some help with planning a nicer lunch for my sister’s 21st birthday. We ended up going with Fork, a new American Bistro in Old City.  And while all menu items fall over the $10 range, I figured I would tell you guys about the meal anyway, since it was a really lovely lunch and a great option for a nicer occasion AND open for lunch on Mondays which is, for some reason, not the case with many Philly restaurants.

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