Joey Vento

Greatest Hits and What You Missed: Joey Vento, Fried Chicken, Jose Garces and Lots and Lots of Gin

Posted by Jason Sheehan on September 2nd, 2011

Yes, there was some other big news this week, but we here at Foobooz World HQ have never let little things like floods, earthquakes and hurricanes get in the way of our reporting the news. And between the critical ass-kickings, Labor Day picnicking, tribute sandwiches and drinkable history lessons offered up this week, there was plenty to talk about that had nothing at all to do with the weather. Here are some of the highlights:

The Wrath of Irene Not quite a Michael Bay-quality disaster, but it’s what we had
The Fair Fare at Fare Trey Popp weeps dandelion-scented tears while kneecapping this place
Joey Vento, A Tribute In Meat And irony…
Your Guide to the Gin Universe An annotated cocktail guide to drinking juniper consomme
Crumbs Coming to 18th Street Diabetes to follow
Some Pig 79-cent roast pork at Shanks!
Fried Chicken Cometh, Fried Chicken Leaveth And we standeth waiting
Garces Does Labor Day A picnic basket to make you the King of Meat

And that’s the news, folks. Have a happy Labor Day weekend and we’ll see y’all on Tuesday.

Joey Vento: A Tribute In Meat (And Irony)

Posted by Jason Sheehan on August 31st, 2011

Never one to shy away from controversy, Tommy Up from PYT has a new Burger of the Week special running: A tribute (kinda) to another controversial Philadelphian–Joey Vento of Geno’s who died last week at 71. For those of you who, like Vento, are not exactly fluent en Espanol, the “burger” is chopped steak, fried onions, roasted peppers and melted provolone on a kaiser roll with a side of fries with Wiz and fried onions, all served “In honor of the founder of Geno’s Steaks.”

PYT [official website]

Rick Nichols on Vento and his legacy [philly.com]

Greatest Hits and What You Missed:

Posted by Jason Sheehan on August 26th, 2011

Didn’t you hear? The damn hurrica-pocalypse is coming! You’re supposed to be out there boarding your windows and panic-buying cans of tuna fish, so what are you doing sitting on your ass reading food news?

Ah, well. For those of you who’ve decided to bunker-down in front of your computers this weekend, here’s what you might’ve missed while stocking up on whiskey and Oreos in anticipation of the coming storm.

Moon Out At Talula’s Garden The story that started as a rumor and exploded into a mini-industry for food writers this week
Collingswood Gets a Krispy Kreme Donuts, donuts, donuts, donuts, donuts…
Geno’s Joey Vento Dead at 71 Hope English is the official language of heaven. Otherwise, Joey is in trouble
Bindi to Become Jamonera And yeah, it’s your fault
New Digs For Fish Mike Stollenwerk swims upstream
Oktoberfest Guide Beer and pretzels (and squash) for everyone
Think You Can Guess The Next Talula’s Garden Chef? Then step up to the mic and prove it
Diving Horse Pop-Up on Saturday One of the benefits of a catastrophic storm, I guess

Stay dry, everyone. See you all on Monday.

Geno’s Joey Vento Dead at 71

Posted by Foobooz on August 24th, 2011

Geno’s Steaks founder Joey Vento died earlier this evening of a massive heart attack, he was 71. Vento opened Geno’s at 9th and Passyunk in 1966 with as the legend goes, “$6 in his pocket, two boxes of steaks and some hot dogs.”

In 2006 Vento achieved international notoriety for his “THIS IS AMERICA. WHEN ORDERING, PLEASE SPEAK ENGLISH” sign. Vento also gave thousands of dollars to charities and the needy.

Mayor Michael Nutter issued this statement hours after Vento passed away, “Joey Vento was a colorful, larger-than-life Philadelphian who loved his city and excelled as a businessman. Mr. Vento had strongly held views that were matched by a commendable desire to give back to his community.”

The 24-hour cheesesteak stand remained open despite Vento’s death.

Vento is survived by his wife, son and one brightly illuminated cheesesteak stand at 9th and Passyunk.

Lost in Translation [Philadelphia Magazine - November 2007]
Geno’s Steaks [Official Site]

Trey Popp the Latest to Dote on Barbuzzo

Posted by Foobooz on November 30th, 2010

Photo by Jason Varney | Fussing with Forks

From the Magazine: Barbuzzo Reviewed
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3 Stars out of 4.
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