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The Llanerch’s Big Night: The Hometown Hero of Silver Linings Playbook

Posted by Simon Van Zuylen-Wood on February 25th, 2013

The Llanerch Diner.

During certain televised sporting events—tennis comes to mind—a live feed of some athlete’s hometown bar in Scotland flashes on screen, and a horde of proud locals briefly wave for the camera. The Llanerch Diner in Upper Darby—the scene of a scene in Silver Linings Playbook—was just like that during the Oscars last night, except everybody was essentially cheering for a restaurant. Bradley Cooper’s from Jenkintown and Jennifer Lawrence is from Kentucky, but that diner is a freakin hometown hero.

Continue reading the Llanerch’s Big Night »

Woolsey’s Kitchen Equipment Going to Avenue Delicatessen

Posted by Foobooz on February 11th, 2013

Remember back in December when Peter Woolsey was looking to give away some of his old kitchen equipment? Well it’s been claimed. The Avenue Delicatessen is picking up the equipment this morning. Laura Frangiosa, who used to work for Woolsey is excited to be putting the equipment to use in her new Lansdowne Jewish/Italian delicatessen. As you might imagine, Frangiosa can’t say enough good things about the Bistrot La Minette owner and chef.

As for Avenue Delicatessen’s Kickstarter campaign for a sign, they hit that goal late Friday.

Sign of Revival in Lansdowne, Avenue Delicatessen Needs a Sign

Posted by Foobooz on February 1st, 2013

avenue-deli

Landsowne food scene has Sycamore, NoBL, Argana Moroccan Cuisine and a prospering farmers’ market. Next on the list, the Avenue Delicatessen, adjoining the just restored Lansdowne Theater. The store is the brainchild of Laura Frangiosa, Joshua Skaroff and Brian Flounders. The deli is looking to bring the Italian and Jewish deli traditions under one roof. The concept is aiming for a Spring opening but before it opens, they’ll need a sign. That’s where you can come in. Frangiosa, Skaroff and Flounders have launched a Kickstarter campaign for the sign.

They’re halfway to their $8,000 goal and already have some designs.

Check out the video for more details on the Kickstarter and the Avenue Delicatessen concept.

The Video »

Krispy Kreme Shuttering Center City Location

Posted by Foobooz on December 27th, 2012

Michael Klein has the details about Krispy Kreme pulling out of its Center City location at 16th and Chestnut. The equipment is going to the upcoming Krispy Kreme in Havertown. The final day for the downtown location is this Sunday.

The writing has been on the wall for the 16th Street location since Naked Philly spotted that the space was listed back in July. No word on what might replace the doughnut spot.

Center City’s Krispy Kreme to close [The Insider]

Sam Jacobson Is Leaving Sycamore

Posted by Foobooz on November 26th, 2012

Chef Sam Jacobson is leaving Sycamore in Lansdowne. Jacobson has been in the tiny but highly regarded kitchen for nearly four years and will be doing some traveling before landing somewhere else. Jacobson says he wants to get out of his comfort zone and continue to learn.

Jacobson was also the chef at NoBL, which also recently closed after a short run.

Here is his farewell post on Facebook »

NoBL Closes to Reconceptualize

Posted by Foobooz on November 12th, 2012

NoBL, the follow-up restaurant to Sycamore from Stephen Wagner and Sam Jacobson closed on Friday. According to a message posted to the Lansdowne restaurant’s web site, the team has decided to take another look at the concept and business model. The restaurant is closed in the meantime.

Letter on the site »

The Moroccan Food Is the Only Thing Authentic at Lansdowne’s Argana (and That’s a Good Thing)

Posted by Victor Fiorillo on October 31st, 2012

Lately, I’ve been spending a fair amount of time in Lansdowne. No, not to go to Sycamore — although I do love it there — or NoBL, where I still haven’t been. Instead, I’ve been frequenting a place right in between the two: Argana, a Moroccan restaurant that popped up earlier this year at the corner of Lansdowne Avenue and Baltimore Pike. Read the rest of this entry »

This Weekend at Sycamore

Posted by Maegan Cadet on October 12th, 2012

This weekend Sycamore, which has just been ranked in the top five of Zagat’s Best Philadelphia Food Restaurants, is spicing up their menu with four new dinner specials for your tasting pleasure.

The menu includes:

Lobster, Bacon, and Parsnip Chowder
Ancho and Guava Glazed Baby Back Ribs served with Huitlacoche Rice and Garlic-roasted Okra
Pan-roasted Poussin, Semolina Porridge, Buttered Radishes and Cranberry Compote
Maple Creme Brulee with Spiced Candied Pecans

If the Lobster, Bacon, and Parsnip Chowder catches your eye, then check out Sycamore’s Bacon Tasting Menu Tuesday, October 16th. The menu features five bacon-filled dishes for a Price Fixe of $49, personally created by Sycamore’s chef, Sam Jacobson.

Sycamore BYO [Official]

Iron Hill’s Bob Barrar Birthday Celebration

Posted by Aubrey Nagle on September 19th, 2012

Next Thursday, September 27^th celebrate Iron Hill Brewery’s most decorated head brewer Bob Barrar’s birthday bash (say that ten times fast) with Dark Humor Rising, a night of tastings of Barrar’s acclaimed Dark Humor Porter. From 5 to 9 p.m. Iron Hill Media will be serving up many rare and new iterations of Dark Humor, including a batch Barrar brewed just for the occasion and aged in special barrels.

For more info on these special brews and the night’s menu, read on.

Read the rest of this entry »

Lansdowne Table Gets a Permanent Home

Posted by Foobooz on August 20th, 2012

Lansdowne Table, which started as a stand at the weekly Lansdowne Farmer’s Market from the team behind Sycamore and NoBL, is now getting a permanent home inside the lobby of NoBL at 24 N Lansdowne Avenue. The Table will be open at noon each day and will offer take-out lunch and dinner, plus gourmet groceries.

Lansdowne Table [Official Site]
Lansdowne Table [Facebook]

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