We told you about the Philadelphia Art Hotel, a super-short, quirky artist residency that breaks all kinds of rules, this summer. PAH's proprietors, »»
Friday: Thanksgiving may seem close but it's actually six excruciatingly far days away. The Down Home Diner gives you your Turkey Day feast early in anticipation »»
Han Chiang, whose Han Dynasty restaurants are hits in Exton and Royersford, tells Meal Ticket he's aiming at on or around Dec. 15 to open his third location »»
Bicyclists, take heed: The Philadelphia Police announced today that officers will be launching the slightly-terrifyingly-named "Central Bicycle Enforcement »»
David Chang (no, not that one) writes on the NBC Philadelphia site today: [Leslie] Pope and John Wagner were hauled away by police and charged with theft »»
Adam Ritter of frequent Meal Ticket haunt The Sidecar (2201 Christian St.) tells us that he's just inked a deal for a second location. Located in a long-vacant »»
Don't know if you saw this little thingamajigger on Phawker, (which itself links to this thing from Washington City Paper), but our Police Commissioner »»
This morning, Councilmembers Jim Kenney and Frank DiCicco introduced legislation aimed at reining in bicyclists. The particulars: Three bills were introduced »»
Garces DID beat Bobby in his ICA debut so he has demonstrated some legit chops. Also, let's no forget. This is television...it needs ratings. It's not »»
Wow.. good finish... the dishes all seemed ICA worthy... i did find it wierd that the iron chefs who hadnt experienced either chefs' food had equal say »»
I think the comments of both @Satten and @Jamey are insightful. Unfortunately, I doubt drivers can be trusted/expected to take into account a lane of »»
The reason all were bitching mehta is because he really is a villain. In some episodes he hide ingredients so other chef could not used. He sabotage other »»
I wouldn't worry about any of this too much. Philly is a lazy, apathetic city that rarely ever follows thru on anything. At most, this "enforcement" will »»
It makes me happy to know that I can feel free to commit heinous crimes now, knowing that the police will be tied up with bikers. Loot and pillage, motherfuckers! »»
I am sad that Chef Mehtha lost and did not become the next iron chef. Ia still proud of this chef because he is very humble and rarely bitched about other »»
It has been obvious that Garces would be the next Iron Chef since before the show aired.Any one whom saw his performance and comentary on Iron Chef America »»
It's a surprise for me why people consider Chef Jehangir Mehta a supervillain of cooking. He is very creative in his dishes. He was beaten by one of the »»
Response to Nathan:
Are you serious, you just demonstrated to all of us how ignorant you are. Just because a person is hispanic/latino does not mean »»
I don't know if anyone else noticed that this show was rigged from the beginning. It was so obvious that they were looking for a minority to add a bit »»
Well this episode was shot long back and Chef Garces is hosting a 2floor viewing party... they took the suspense out of it.. shudnt it be against the »»
Hello Wilma,
I also saw 'Sunday Morning' today and was moved by your story. I am hoping to be teaching in Philly in the very near future. You wake 'em »»
Chef Mehta has the Iron Chef potential. Chef Graces is ok and doesnt jump out as far as his food is concern. Graces just play it too safe with familiar »»
Good Morning Wilma. I saw your story on Sunday morning this morning and I was so touched. Isee some nasty comments on here as well as some good ones... »»
Just went through PA statutes. Oddly, it is legal to ride bicycles on the sidewalk. I also couldn't find any provision for municipalities to alter state »»
Bradley,
There is a basic minimum of service required at a restaurant in which a 15% tip is what is the norm expected. A good server who exceedes expectations »»
`Garces DID beat Bobby in his ICA debut so he has demonstrated some legit chops. Also, let's no forget. This is television...it needs ratings. It's not ` »
`Wow.. good finish... the dishes all seemed ICA worthy... i did find it wierd that the iron chefs who hadnt experienced either chefs' food had equal say ` »
`I think the comments of both @Satten and @Jamey are insightful. Unfortunately, I doubt drivers can be trusted/expected to take into account a lane of ` »
`The reason all were bitching mehta is because he really is a villain. In some episodes he hide ingredients so other chef could not used. He sabotage other ` »
`I wouldn't worry about any of this too much. Philly is a lazy, apathetic city that rarely ever follows thru on anything. At most, this "enforcement" will ` »
`It makes me happy to know that I can feel free to commit heinous crimes now, knowing that the police will be tied up with bikers. Loot and pillage, motherfuckers! ` »
`Response to Jessica:
Whoa, let's not get too Calabrese. As a Latino who is not Mexican, I agree with the spine of your post; your specific conclusions, ` »
`i am a film director that would very much like to get in contact with Mr.Stacey Torrance.This story is very sad but intriguing and people need to learn ` »
`I am sad that Chef Mehtha lost and did not become the next iron chef. Ia still proud of this chef because he is very humble and rarely bitched about other ` »
`It has been obvious that Garces would be the next Iron Chef since before the show aired.Any one whom saw his performance and comentary on Iron Chef America ` »
Whoa, let's not get too Calabrese. As a Latino who is not Mexican, I agree with the spine of your post; your specific conclusions, »»
Are you serious, you just demonstrated to all of us how ignorant you are. Just because a person is hispanic/latino does not mean »»
I also saw 'Sunday Morning' today and was moved by your story. I am hoping to be teaching in Philly in the very near future. You wake 'em »»
Skullboy,
You have a duty to avoid harming someone no matter what mistake they are making. »»
BUT, Pa can have them and pay for their welfare.
There is a basic minimum of service required at a restaurant in which a 15% tip is what is the norm expected. A good server who exceedes expectations »»