I was never really sure what Wrap Shack’s deal was. They like to advertise Long Island iced tea pitchers and have a full bar. But they also have about a million different kinds of affordable wraps plus outdoor seating close to Rittenhouse Square. It was time to shack it out.
Free Lunch Tomorrow: The Insider reports that tomorrow Circles in Northern Liberties will be offering free food from noon til 2pm so shoecase the new lunch menu. The pork satay with bacon and the kimchee ramen with steak sound particularly good.
Posted at 2:11 pm, September 23rd, 2013 | 0 Comments
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On a pork mission, the greatest type of all missions, I went northwards to Freddy and Tony’s Restaurant, a Puerto Rican staple established in 1980. Inside, the multiple Puerto Rican flags and wood paneling assure you won’t mistake this place for anything its not.
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I’ll admit, I am not extremely well versed in Philly’s authentic banh mi scene. Something about the trendiness of liking it a few years ago made me shy away. Philly has a plethora of Viet bakeries and restaurants serving banh mi for me to familiarize myself with. I started with Ba Le on 6th and Washington. Read more »
Today Luncher John gives us the run down of another local food truck
The growth in the food truck scene is positive not just for those operating trucks but also for local food producers. Most of these food trucks source their ingredients from local farms and bakeries, which keeps the food fresh and costs down. Farm Truck follows the same philosophy in showcasing the high quality food produced by area farms and bakeries, along with local art that is often hung up on the truck itself. More permanently, it is decorated in an array of colors and with several farm animals. Farm Truck has been making stops at The Porch at 30th Street, City Hall Courtyard and the Navy Yard.
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On certain Tuesdays we turn over the site to a different lunch’er for his or her recommendations for the best lunch in Philadelphia. This week it’s Sharon, a musician who is sharing her recommendations for where to eat in Mt. Airy. This Thursday, you can get a taste of Mt. Airy yourself with the Street Fare. Starting at 6:30 you can dine and drink at 40 different local venues and food trucks.
Name: Sharon
Occupation: Musician
Where in Philly do you Work?: Mount Airy
Favorite Kind of Food: Curry
Least Favorite Kind of Food: Escargot
Favorite Place(s) to Eat Lunch in Philly: McNenamin’s (my favorite dish is fish and chips) and Jyoti (matar paneer).
