Peter McAndrews
Peter McAndrews Talks Closing Modo Mio, Horse Meat, and Why Parc Ain’t So Great
Behind the Line is our new weekly interview series with the people who make up Philly’s dynamic restaurant and bar scene. For last week’s interview […]
Taco Time: Heffe Reviewed
They were taking the Christmas lights down at Heffe on the day I showed up. Everyone was wearing gloves and hats; collars turned up against […]
Heffe Opens in Fishtown
Heffe Tacos has opened at 1431 Frankford Avenue (the corner of Frankford and Marlboro Street). The walk-up taco joint from Peter McAndrews (Paesano’s, Modo Mio, Monsu) quietly […]
Peter McAndrews Takes Over Bridgid’s
Peter McAndrews’ (Paesano’s, Modo Mio, Monsu) first cooking job in Philadelphia was at Bridgid’s more than 20-years ago. And now he’s back in charge of the […]
Boatload of Events Happening This June Upstairs at Vetri
Check out what the impressive lineup of events that are happening Upstairs at Vetri this June. He’s got local personalities like Peter McAndrews (Monsu, Modo Mio, […]
Paesano’s Expanding on Girard Avenue
Paesano’s on Girard Avenue is moving on from its original location. The sandwich shop is moving next door to the just completed construction at the corner […]
Paesano’s: Margate, Returns for a Second Season
Over the past year, Paesano’s has been doing a bit of an expansion experiment. They’ve opened down the shore a year ago, today; they’ve opened, and closed, […]
Pete McAndrews Wins Food Porn Award at Eagles Chiefs Game
On Thursday night, the Eagles and the Chiefs squared off at Lincoln Financial Field. I’ll let the people who know something about the sport opine […]
That Didn’t Last Long: Paesano’s Out at Woody’s
Well that didn’t last long. The Paesano’s within Woody’s has closed. Announced through its Facebook page, no details were given as to why the less […]
Eagles Add Garces, Vetri and McAndrews to Team
Last season the Philadelphia Eagles offered food from Kevin Sbraga at Lincoln Financial Field. This year the Eagles and Aramark are teaming up with Jose Garces, […]
Paesano’s Opening at Woody’s
Michael Klein is reporting that Peter McAndrews is looking to expand his Paesano’s sandwich shop chain. Paesano’s has locations in Fishtown, the Italian Market and […]
Paesano’s Is Open in Margate
Peter McAndrews has opened a Paesano’s sandwich shop in Margate. The praised Philly-style sandwiches are being served out of Memories Lounge at 9518 Amherst Avenue. […]
Paesano’s Is Heading to Margate
Paesano’s recently posted a job listing on Foobooz, looking for a counter/sandwich maker “for at least one more shop opening in the next couple weeks.” Paesano’s general […]
What’s Wrong With Horse Meat? Foobooz Talks to Michael Smerconish Today
Last week, Foobooz broke the news that Philadelphia chef Peter McAndrews intends to introduce horse meat to the menu at his South Philadelphia Sicilian restaurant, […]
Ready to Eat Horse Meat at Monsu? Maybe Vetri?
On Wednesday, I called Philadelphia restaurateur Peter McAndrews to talk about horse meat, since the equine-eating controversy recently popped up again, as it does every […]