We Have a Date for the 2013 Philly Vendy Awards
This year it is going to be Saturday, June 8th, at Penn Treaty Park. The Vendy Awards are a food truck competition benefiting The Food Trust. It should be a great day. Who do you want to see there?
Points for Neatness at Al Zaytouna
Seeking a fast and semi health lunch in the Italian Market, I popped in to Alzaytouna, a 2 year old Mediterranean restaurant. The menu, as one might expect, is full of kebabs and falafel.
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Lunch Links (The “Incoming Kathi Rolls” Edition)
- Exciting news of the week- a kathi roll shop is coming to Philly soon. Haven’t had a really great one here yet. [Foobooz]
- Cheu Noodle bar’s brisket soup pleases Foodzings, as do the rice cakes though the portion was small [Foodzings]
- Next week is Dining Out for Life, with food trucks along E Passyunk at lunch time and proceeds going to ActionAIDS [Zagat]
- Thad is back in Port Richmond for Polish sausage [Philly Phoodie]
Eclectic, Hearty Fare from The Sunflower Truck Stop
Today, recently profiled luncher Chelsea is at The Porch for truck food
The Sunflower Truck Stop has been on my radar for quite some time. I first learned about the truck through the farmers market scene; the truck regularly appears at farmers markets throughout the greater Philadelphia area. When I found out the truck would be making a regular appearance at 30th Street Station’s the porch, I knew I’d have to give it a try. The truck’s menu focuses on using local and seasonal ingredients to craft unique dishes. Translation? Fresh ingredients and funky flavors. I’m in.
The truck itself is decorated colorfully and definitely easy to be spot. When I arrived, there were quite a few people waiting for their food, but the staff expedited the process by quickly taking and submitting orders. My only issue with the truck was the menu: There were simply too many dishes I want to try! I finally narrowed down my options to either the Sweet Potato Quesadilla (roast sweet potatoes, pumpkin seed, quinoa, jack and queso cheeses in whole wheat tortilla with roasted salsa, sour cream, and cilantro) or the Pulled Pork Naanwich (Slow cooked honey soy pork on Kris’ handmade naan bread with lentil hummus, cucumbers, tomatoes and piri-piri tzatziki, served with tortilla chips and a pickle). Just as I got to the front of the line, it was announced that there was exactly one Pulled Pork Naanwich left. Coincidence? I thought not, and I quickly placed my order before there were none left.
Foam Floaterie and Cookie Confidential, The Sweetest Philly Co-op
The nicer weather has been conducive to leisurely strolls, and leisurely strolls, at least for me, lead to hedonistic food purchases. I passed the Cookie Confidential store front, right off South Street, and then walked back up to indulge. I heard about Cookie Confidential through their daring cookie creations, including some savory offerings.
Since this past winter, Foam Floaterie, an ice cream business, came in to share the space. It is technically a separate business. Together with Beer Cakes, the 3 businesses are a dessert co-op. A very “sweet” idea.
Lasagna Cupcakes from Revolution House
Revolution House in Old City has a solid beer list and an eclectic menu with cutesy things like mac and cheese topped with chips and meatloaf “bites”. But most cutesy sounding of all were the “lasagna cupcakes.” I had to have that.
Lunch Links (The “National Grilled Cheese Day” Edition)
Cafe Fulya’s Turkish Grilled Cheese
- The Night Market dates for this year have been announced! [The Food Trust]
- At Bliss, non alcoholic fruit cocktails are an art form [City Paper]
- 12 local cheesesteak interpretations, including a bunch of spring rolls and [Philly.com]
- Brian Freedman agrees with us, the broth at Saigon Cuisine is exceptional [Phila Weekly]
- Today is National Grilled Cheese Day, celebrate at Say Cheese, Meltcraft, Fork, or Cafe Fulya or get a $3 Grilled Cheese at Miles Table
