Midtown Lunch

Photo Courtesy of Danya Henninger 

• Happy Doughnut Day [Zagat]
• Cheu Noodle bar launched a lunch menu this week with a variety of bahn mis [Meal Ticket]
• If you are feeling fancy, here is a list of lobster roll spots in Philly [Zagat] 
• The new Xi’an place aka my favorite new Chinatown spot has changed its name to avoid a trademark issue with the Xi’an Famous Foods in NY [The Insider]
• 7 Food trucks who are “green” [Green Philly]

Down on Washington Ave, Pho Ta replaced Pho Hoa. Similar name, similar menu. But would the pho be any better?

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Exciting news! As some of you may know, food trucks are banned on most streets in Center City. Until now, LOVE Park was the main centrally located venue to get your food truck fix. From the hard work of the PMFA and the city, including the very successful courtyard day a few months back, the rotating trucks will now be a daily occurrence.

The rotating list of trucks includes some ML favorites and some we haven’t yet had the pleasure of trying:

Pitruco
Mucho Bueno
Lil Dan
Guerrilla Ultima
Street Food Philly
Local 215
Sweet Box
Dapper Dog
Vernalicious
Baguette Philly
Farm Truck
Cupcake Carnivale
Mini Trini

This is a big day for local business and the people who support them!

• Chewy’s
• Chez Yasmine
• Christos’ Falafel Truck
• Foo Truck
• KAMI
• King of Falafel
• Lil’ Dans Gourmet
• Mac Mart
• Poi Dog
• The Cow & the Curd
• Tot Cart
• Cupcake Carnivale
• Gozen
• Jimmies
• Lil Pop Shop
• Sugar Philly
• Sweet Box Cupcakes

Get your tickets here.

Hey ya’ll, I just got back from visiting Nashville, TN for the first time. Most of my itinerary was based around eating and Jack Daniels. Philly could learn a few things from Nashville dining; for example, did you know mac and cheese is a vegetable?

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Photo Courtesy of Meal Ticket

• Get a free burger today at the NoLibs Circles as they launch their new lunch menu! [Zagat]
• New Noodle bar in Chinatown [The Insider]
• Tashan’s affordable lunch prices are still available and tasty [Foobooz]
• Mi Dac Ky has a peking duck and pate summer roll [Meal Ticket]

Last month Pennsylvania 6 took over the bi-level space on 12th street left vacant for quite some time, but formerly occupied by Tweed.  I was recently invited to try their  lunch menu, which just launched. Its an upscale menu that looks the part for a modern power lunch. Expect a raw bar and seafood, sandwiches, and a few classic American plates.

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