Fishtown

Tonight: A Very Fishtown Beef & Beer

Posted by Foobooz on June 14th, 2013

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The Lutheran Settlement House is hosting a beef and beer fundraiser this evening for its Senior Center Exercise Program. The food, drinks and music runs from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 1340 Frankford Avenue and costs 30 at the door. Food will include burnt ends from Fette Sau and roast beef and vegan options from Johnny Brenda’s. Beer is provided by Yards Brewing.

Beef & Beer Social [Facebook]

Hammer of Glory Is Missing & Now Is Found

Posted by Foobooz on June 9th, 2013

The Hammer of Glory has gone missing. The symbol of Philadelphia Beer Week, a nine pound, four-foot long, silver-topped sledgehammer is inscribed with the word “BEER” and answers to “HOG.” It was last seen on Frankford Avenue around 4:30 p.m. Saturday during the FestivaALE street party.

If you come in contact with the Hammer of Glory, please take it to the nearest bar participating in Philly Beer Week.

The Hammer of Glory Is Missing [Philly Beer Week]

UPDATE: The Hammer of Glory has been found, reportedly under I-95. Mmmm, hmmm.

Pizzeria Beddia Is LaBan’s Object of Spicy Desire

June 6th, 2013

“This tiny Fishtown corner takeout is as inconvenient as possible – open only Wednesday through Saturday, with a limited cash-only menu and no phone.” – But Craig LaBan couldn’t argue about the pizza, Philadelphia Inquirer

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A Look at Cedar Point Bar & Kitchen

Posted by Victor Fiorillo on June 5th, 2013

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Fishtown’s newest eatery, Cedar Point Bar & Kitchen has gotten a lot of buzz since opening this spring at a six-point intersection less than a mile from Johnny Brenda’s, the neighborhood’s flagship restaurant. Sadly, the kitchen didn’t live up to the hype on my visit. From the mushy BBQ grilled cheese sandwich to the way-undercooked greens to the fried pickles that lost their crispy batter jackets at the slightest touch, dinner was a big disappointment. The chicken-and-waffles and goat-cheese-filled beet ravioli (with beets replacing pasta in the dish) only slightly raised the bar from the absolute bottom. Still, vegans may appreciate the many options the menu holds for them (including a vegan “cheese” board), and the bartenders are warmer than most in this too-cool-for-school neighborhood. But unless you’re a liquor-loving vegetable enthusiast, there’s really very little reason to spend any time here.

Cedar Point Bar & Kitchen
2370 E Norris Street
215-423-5400

First appeared in the June, 2013 issue of Philadelphia magazine.

Mugshot Diner Opening Thursday

Posted by Sam Bloch on May 28th, 2013

The Mugshot Diner in Fishtown is opening for business this Thursday. The 150-seat diner will be serving classic diner favorites in a fresh looking space. Omelets, fritattas, pancakes, waffles, and the rest of the breakfast items will be served all day long. The lunch and dinner menu includes salads, burgers, sandwiches and some fancier, less diner like entree dishes.

Hopefully the Mugshot will become a great neighborhood diner, something that Fishtown could certainly use. The diner will be open 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. on Thursday, and 24 hours on Friday and Saturday.

Check out the full Mugshot Diner menu.

Mugshot Diner [Official Site]

Water Main Break Shuts Down Johnny Brenda’s Temporarily

Posted by Sam Bloch on May 20th, 2013

The photo above is from an 8-inch water main break in Fishtown that has forced Johnny Brenda’s to close its doors for Monday, Tuesday, and possibly Wednesday. The break was reported at 1 a.m. on Sunday and flooded the basement of Johnny Brenda’s, forcing an evacuation of the building. Shows this week are being rescheduled around town.

Water main break forces evacuation of Johnny Brenda’s in Fishtown [6 ABC]
Johnny Brenda’s [Official Site]

Photo via loctastic

Louisiana Boil Tonight at Cedar Point Bar and Kitchen

Posted by Sam Bloch on May 16th, 2013

Every Thursday night at Fishtown’s Cedar Point Bar and Kitchen, chef Shannon Dougherty cooks up a “Louisiana Boil.” The boil can contain anything from crawfish to mussels to crabs to shrimp and is usually served with andouille sausage, potatoes, corn on the cob, or French bread for just $15.

Cedar Point also has some great happy hours specials from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Thursdays so you can enjoy a refreshing drink with your boil. Tonight, Dougherty is tossing shrimp and crawfish into the boil. If you can’t make it tonight, have no fear as this boil is turning into a Thursday tradition at the new Fishtown spot.

Cedar Point Bar and Kitchen [Official Site]

Adam Erace Swoons for Pizzeria Beddia

Posted by Foobooz on May 9th, 2013

Adam Erace’s knees buckle over the pizzas that Joe Beddia is putting out at his Pizzeria Beddia on Girard Avenue.

Only two or three pies are offered nightly, including the mainstay red No.1 pie, with its fresh and dried mozzarella, Old Gold (a local aged Gouda whose sharpness stands in for Parm) and deeply crimson, crushed-Jersey-tomato base. “I thought, ‘What’s the most Italian thing I could do?’ And it was to use tomatoes from New Jersey instead of ones from Pompeii,” Beddia says. House-picked Serrano chilies are a nice touch for acid and heat.

The No. 2 is Beddia’s white, a canvas of rich local cream and mozzarella accessorized seasonally. I got ramps, kale, bacon — and tinfoil to take home the extra. As I left I got a heartfelt thanks from Beddia, who bids each customerarrivaderci. He almost glows with gratitude. We should be the ones thanking him.

Pizzeria Beddie Serves Pies Knee-Weakeningly Good [City Paper]
Pizzeria Beddia [Official Site]

Kraftwork Launches Kristal Weizenbock

Posted by Taylor Bush on April 23rd, 2013

Today, Tuesday, April 23^rd, Kraftwork launches Kinetic Collaboration, a Kristal Weizenbock beer brewed at Yards Brewing Company. This special brew is an American take on a traditional German Weizenbock and comes in at 7.1% alcohol by aroma. The aroma is a balance of clove and banana with a refreshing touch of grapefruit from the addition of Centennial hops.

A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to Kinetic Sculpture Derby.

The event also raises awareness for Trenton Avenue Arts Festival, which is set for Saturday, May 18th. At least two sculptures that have participated in the derby in the past will be out on the sidewalk and the representatives from Yards will also be on hand.

Kraftwork [Official Site]

ReAnimator Cafe Gets Approval to Open Cafe in Fishtown

Posted by Foobooz on April 15th, 2013

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Mark Capriotti dropped us a line to let us know his ReAnimator Coffee is planning to open a cafe at 1523 E Susquehanna very soon. Capriotti and fellow owner Mark Corpus go in front of the neighborhood zoning committee tomorrow, April 16th at 7:30 p.m. in the Fishtown Rec Center (1202 E Montgomery Avenue).

UPDATE: ReAnimator Coffee won approval for its cafe, 91-6 on Tuesday night. Next up, the Philadelphia Zoning Board next week.

ReAnimator Coffee [Official Site]

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