Year in Review: August
News
- Fried chicken made its way onto this map after Rick Nichols amended his favorite fried chicken choice.
- We produce a fun Jose Garces timeline infographic.
- A Philadelphia man was arrested for scratching Joey Vento’s Escalade after an argument and some Uruguayan beef.
- A SEPTA bus rams Monk’s Cafe.
- The Food Network discovers the falafel omelet.
- We get through the dog days with some word searches.
- We overhauled our Recession Specials.
- It was all about Adsum in August.
- Doughnuts, mmmmm, doughnuts.
- Amuse brings back the three martini lunch.
- Licenses and Inspections impounded a cupcake truck.
- August provided an opportunity to sip cognac with Snoop Dogg.
- We nerd out with Google Insights.
- Many opined the closing of the Artful Dodger. Luckily for the faithful the closure was temporary.
Dish of the Month
Lobster Roll at Oyster House
The Nissen buns – at last! – are buttered and toasted crisp. Big, lush nuggets of lobster are tossed with Hellmann’s, diced celery, and celery salt, and heaped to overflowing on the roll, about five or six ounces worth. Rick Nichols, Philadelphia Inquirer
Quote of the Month
“The foie gras ($15) was as small as half a premature baby’s foot.” – Phyllis Stein-Novack on Adsum.
Notable Openings
Chhaya Cafe, Sumo Sushi, Sweet Ending
