The Philly Mag Restaurant Club
Restaurant Club
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2009
What Up, RCers?
Summer may not start officially until June 21st, but we know you’ve already been down the Shore at least twice and are hungering for more. Which is why we scoured our big annual Shore guide for a hot list of places — from quick boardwalk bites to seaside sit-downs — you should try out or revisit this summer. This week we also scored an exclusive interview with the Philly chef who just might be the Food Network’s next star, and we’re up and running on Twitter — come join the conversation!

P.S. Remember to send your dining pics to the RC Snap Squad for a chance to win two free seats at our next Restaurant Club dinner. This week’s featured snaps: brunch at the Pop Shop in Collingswood.
the latest dish, hot restaurant news
Our Favorite Shore Spots
From peel-and-eat shrimp to fine dining by the sea, we bring you the best eats from our Shore 2009 guide. Go straight to the highlights below, or click here for the full list:
Doughnuts
The breakfast (and snack, and dessert) of champions. More ...

Seafood
Just because it’s everywhere doesn’t mean it’s all the same.
Here, your best bets for dining in or taking out. More ...

Pizza
Any way you like it. More ...

Dining Out
Our roster of call-the-sitter-type feasts. More ...


Finally, a Reason to Try Out Twitter!
The Restaurant Club is officially up and running on Twitter, so now you can follow along and know everything we’re up to — and share your great dining experiences with other RC members. (New to Twitter? So are we! We promise it’s a piece of cake.) More ...

Five Questions: Katie Cavuto of The Next Food Network Star
We scored an exclusive interview with the Philly-area chef who will be a contestant on the fifth season of The Next Food Network Star, premiering on Sunday. More ...

Varga Wants You to Lunch a Bunch
Varga Bar, the new pinup-themed eat-and-drinkery in Washington Square West, opens for lunch starting Sunday — and to kick it off, they’re running a contest just for Restaurant Club members. More ...
where you're eating
Pub & KitchenJamesButcher and Singer
Avg. Rating: 9.0
This Reviewer: 10.0
Avg. Rating: 6.0
This Reviewer: 6.6
Avg. Rating: 9.4
This Reviewer: 8.8
Yyvette says: “I love the bar, and the staff is very friendly and inviting.” More ...Leah says: “The only dish that was acceptable was the tagliatelle.” More ...Doug says: “All-around great experience. If you have the wallet, well worth the visit.” More ...
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deals and events
Through June 30th: Sip ’n’ Slice
You’ll have to show up early to grab a table at always-buzzing Cooper’s Brick Oven Wine Bar in Manayunk. Especially after we tell you this: Order a pizza or entrée, mention you are from The Restaurant Club, and you’ll get a free glass of house red or white wine. Limit one per customer; offer ends June 30th.

Through June 29th: Sullivan’s Gets Saucy
Sullivan’s Steakhouse at KOP serves a Sunday brunch menu with lots of breakfast (French toast, egg bennie) and lunch (Cobb salad, meatloaf) options. Restaurant Club members who order an entrée will receive one complimentary Bloody Mary or glass of Champagne when they mention the newsletter. Offer ends June 29th.

Check out our constantly updated list of Restaurant Club offers on our blog!

Did you miss last week’s Restaurant Club? Read it here!