by Angelo Colavita Among the vast array of cured hams in the charcuterie department… Among the salami, the sausages and soppressatti… Beyond the realm of confit, rillette and foie gras, lies the tender, savory, totally organic and locally-produced Cured Duck Breast (or “duck prosciutto”) from the Warminster-based artisans at River & Glen. Drawing from organic [...]
by Jordan Rock This is a perfect time to love America. Goodness knows she needs it right now. Even during a devastating economic downturn, we can find some joy in a few things: We are about to inaugurate our first African American president. The Super Bowl is right around the corner. And most importantly (to [...]
By Steven Mayer The Stone Crab, or Menippe mercenaria, is a crustacean native to the western North Atlantic Ocean. Typically found off of North America’s eastern shores, Florida is the not-so-secret locale where the best tasting stone crab specimens can be found. This crab is known for its prized pincers; speckled orange claws with black [...]
by Amanda Ruzann Philly’s an amazing place in the early morning. When I step off of my bus at 17th and Chestnut and head north, the sky is still dark, but I can almost hear the low-pitched hum of a scene about to explode into a cacophony of urban hustle and bustle when the sun [...]
by Mike Ferraiolo Growing up Italian in South Philly, you could rest assured that at least three times a week there would be pasta on the table. Of course, my mother was half Irish so we only ate it twice a week, but we won’t hold that against her because she made a mean batch [...]
by Maggie Hochberg If you’re anything like me, you love pizza. And if you’re anything like me, you feel like a fat slob after you eat a healthy slice (or so). Well, fret not, dear reader, for it is my pleasure to inform you that there is hope yet of being able to enjoy some [...]
by Curtis Rosengrant Summer is over now, but that doesn’t mean you have to forget about the shore all together. Fresh tuna steaks on the grill or in the frying pan are great for any occasion. Try our wild caught yellowfin tuna, and you can cook it or not cook it however you like it. [...]
by Richard-Luis Morillo If you happen to catch one of our cheese mongers on a bad day and you ask them for something from Wisconsin, you might catch them wincing for just a moment. There is little doubt that they’re thinking of some of the horrors that industrial cheese production has wrought upon the modern [...]
by Joe Colosi Bad wine is a very subjective term. To most, it simply implies that the drinker does not care for the taste. But there are specific ways in which a wine’s flavor can be unpleasantly altered. Hunter and I encountered such a bottle of Rioja, intending to complement the wine with cheese. Instead, [...]
by Joe Colosi In honor of their second place finish in this year’s Euro Cup, we opted this week to drink German Riesling. I prefer to drink Riesling before or after a meal, and with the right cheese, it can play a part in a tasty appetizer or dessert. Hunter and I, with special guests [...]