Mark Twain famously said, “Those that respect the law and love sausage should watch neither being made.” Mark Twain must have never watched “Meat Man Macri” cook. Meet Nick Macri, executive chef of Southwark Restaurant in the Queen Village neighborhood of Philadelphia. Chef Macri is one of the top authorities in Philadelphia on all things meat: charcuterie, sausages, pates, exotic [...]
Southwark Restaurant’s Executive Chef Nick Macri: Enjoy my summer tomato “recipe.” Chef Nick Macri’s Summer Tomato Instructions: Wait for summer. Get a tomato off a vine. Shut up for two minutes. Slice the tomato in half. Sprinkle salt on one half of the tomato. Rub two halves of the tomato together, eat and enjoy. [...]
Many CCM readers ask, “Why is your blog called Chocolate Covered Memories?” I then have to explain that this blog is about food memories and that one of my childhood memories of food happens to be about chocolate covered strawberries. That being the case, you’d think that we’d have interviewed many a chocolatier by now. [...]
Donna & Co. Artisanal Chocolates’ owner/chocolatier Diane Pinder: Before I became a chocolatier I use to think I would open an Italian seafood restaurant. Years ago, I was an avid fisherperson. I would go to Cape Cod to catch cod, flounder and pollock. I would go deep-sea fishing for whiting in the middle of [...]
In 2012, history was made at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Yes, Ryan Howard hit his 300th home run, Jimmy Rollins collected his 2,000th base hit and Jim Thome hit a memorable walk-off bomb. Yet the history we’re talking about has nothing to do with the action on the field and everything to do [...]
This past Sunday was Fair Food’s ninth annual Brewer’s Plate, an evening full of fine local foods and craft beers. Back for a second year at the National Constitutional Center, nearly one thousand food and beer enthusiasts gathered to celebrate and indulge in the offerings of more than 70 local restaurants, breweries and artisanal producers. Founded [...]
It sure seems like there are a lot of food and drink writers out there today. Clearly, everyone eats, and most everyone has access to the Internet. So if you have an opinion on food and drink, you’re just a hop, skip and “click” away from sharing your opinion on every bite you eat [...]
Food & Drink Writer Drew Lazor: Lumpia, or Filipino fried spring rolls, are one of my absolute favorite things to eat. Every family does them differently. Here’s a recipe from my momma, Generosa (“Tita Rosy”). These are the best. Quick tip: After you’re done wrapping the lumpia, try freezing them before frying. It typically results in a much [...]
Do you remember your first beer? Maybe it was a Guinness at the brewery in Dublin when you were studying abroad. Maybe it was a Corona at the Jersey shore on your 21st birthday. Or maybe it was a warm Rolling Rock bottle that you “adventurously” drank in someone’s basement in high school. Whatever [...]
In Search of Beer’s Ryan: My grandmother’s German potato salad (though, having been to Germany, I would now question its authenticity) has been a staple at family gatherings my entire life. It’s always the most-requested food whenever anyone is in town to visit my mother and probably the recipe she’s given out the most. [...]
Depending on how well (or poorly) our weekends begin, many of us love wrapping them up with a Sunday Funday, filled with eggs, mimosas, Bloody Mary’s and who-knows-what after that. Heck, a good Sunday Funday often can be the most enjoyable and longest (in a good way) day of the week. Whether it’s football [...]
As diners, we admittedly take a lot for granted. Yes, in this modern food world, many quality pubs offer very diverse menus. For instance, in Philadelphia, it’s not uncommon to see crispy veal sweetbreads, fried oysters, cheesesteak spring rolls, grilled octopus and lamb burgers being served at many local bars. While a diner can [...]
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