The multiple-course ancient Abruzzese feast known as La Panarda is returning to Le Virtu (1927 East Passyunk Ave.) this Sunday. Chef/madman Joe Cicala is planning on a 10-plus hour tasting complete with wine pairings and “digestion breaks” for a select…
We swung by The Fat Ham (3131 Walnut St.), Kevin Sbraga’s just-about-to-open University City Southern spot and it looks like everything is just about ready to go. General manager (and Sbraga’s right hand man) Ben Fileccia told us that they’re…
Walking by 108 S. 18th Street today, it looks like construction at Good Stuff Eatery, fedora’d Top Chef-testant Spike Mendelsohn’s upcoming burger joint is well underway. The Insider reported that DC native Mendelsohn signed the lease on the center City…
After a long run in Old City, Sugars (formerly known as Sugar Mom’s) has called it quits. Meal ticket tipster and longtime Old City resident Terry Lee Barrett tells us the the carnival-themed basement bar called it quits on November…
Notes from the Weekend is a feature that sees the members of Team Meal Ticket compiling all the food/drink highlights uncovered during prime eatin’ time, Friday to Sunday. We’d love to hear all about YOUR weekend eating adventures in the comments. Go…
It’s the first Monday of the month and that means Industry Night at Alla Spina (1410 Mt. Vernon St.) For this edition, the Vetri folks are keeping it in the family and celebrating the release of Jeff Michaud’s new cookbook,…
Photo via Tripadvisor We’ve been hearing talk of a second location from Le Vitru owners Francis Cratil Cretarola and Cathy Lee with chef Joe Cicala for a while now. According to The Insider, it’s official. They’re going to be heading…
Neal Santos BASEMENT BAP: Bento Tokyo dishes out serious Korean and Japanese fare in Suburban Station. Spanning the underground blocks between Arch and Commerce Streets, from City Hall to 18th Street, the subterranean corridors that make up Suburban Station (2…
Photo: Danya Henninger Here at Meal ticket the bulk of our Jersey eating adventure are limited to the chain restaurant variety (we’re looking at you, Cheesecake Factory and Pei Wei) or the beloved Pub. But as of today there’s another…
Okay folks, we’re officially in Thanksgiving countdown mode. That means if you’re in the market for a fancy pants turkey i.e. a bird not of the last minute, Acme variety, you’d better get on your game. For your Thanksgiving planning…