After a ridiculously-brutal winter in Philadelphia, nothing sounds better than warm weather, Phillies baseball and ice cold brews. Which particular beer? Where is it located? Fear not, Phillies/beer fans, we got you covered. Welcome to …
When not busy interviewing chefs, bakers and food industry folk, CCM blogger Lee Porter (who isn’t a big fan of writing in the first person) writes and produces the award-winning comedy Web series My Ruined …
This past Sunday was Fair Food‘s tenth (yes, tenth!) annual Brewer’s Plate, an evening full of fine local foods and craft beers. For the first time ever at the gorgeous Kimmel Center, the evening featured more than …
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“Grilling, broiling, barbecuing – whatever you want to call it – is an art, not just a matter of building a pyre and throwing on a piece of meat as a sacrifice to the gods …
Chabaa Thai Bistro & Yanako‘s chef/owner Nongyao “Moon” Krapugthong: At home, we can make our own chili paste from scratch. Today we may find a variety of chili pastes at any convenience store. Pre-made curry …
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“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” J.R.R. Tolkien wrote such prose in his fictional tale The Hobbit, and it’s also the motto …
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Market Day Canelé‘s Gil Ortale: At the end of a busy farmers’ market week in the summer, we have a ritual meal of a Sunday smoked salmon plate using produce selected at the weekend markets we’ve …
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A wise man once said, “True love can be like salt and pepper, a little sprinkle goes a long way.” Salt and pepper on a steak is one thing, but what if you want to take your …
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Saint Lucifer Spice‘s co-owner Ted Ebert: This is a great meal that should only take about 7 to 10 minutes to cook. Enjoy my family’s Clams and Linguine! Saint Lucifer Spice’s Ted’s Clams & Linguine …
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Saint Lucifer Spice‘s co-owner Tom Hewell: This Asian-inspired dish is ideal for those lighter, healthier weekday dinners and is real easy to make. Try it for yourself, and you’ll surely add it to your repeat dinner …
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In the winter, you love drinking stouts, but your friend or significant other only drinks wheat beers. When debating where to dine or drink, what if you could know what bars had on draft right …
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Philly Tap Finder‘s Jared Littman: My wife Kristy recently made a tiramisu with beer. It was awesome. Enjoy my wife Kristy’s BEER-amisu! NOTE FROM KRISTY: Make this 1 or 2 days ahead to maximize flavor. I …
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Awarded “Best New Chef” by Philadelphia magazine? Named one of the 2013 Philadelphia Rising Stars by StarChefs? Semifinalist for a James Beard Award earlier this year? Check, check and … check! Meet Christopher Kearse, owner/chef …
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Will BYOB‘s owner/chef Christopher Kearse: The first thing that I ever cooked with my Grandma was a coffee cake. I don’t make it very often anymore, but whenever I do, I’m reminded of the time that I …
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