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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 »

UPDATE: NoBL Set to Reopen with Smaller Menu and Nothing Over $14

Posted by Foobooz on December 5th, 2012

NoBL, which closed last month to reconceptualize has done just that and is reopening December, 12. The restaurant is still Mediterranean and the menu is smaller, featuring salads, mezze, everyday entrees and specials. Prices at the BYOB top out at $14 and a carafe of sangria mixer is $10.

The menu will change weekly, with all the specials and mezze being swapped out. The everyday Entrees will be consistent for regulars to repeatedly enjoy.

Former chef, Sam Jacobson who was also the chef at Sycamore has given his notice so it is kitchen by committee for now. Owner Stephen Wagner is very hands-on in the kitchen for now, but will not be assuming the title of Executive Chef.

Read the rest of this entry »

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]

NoBL Brings Some Heat to Lansdowne

Posted by Foobooz on October 1st, 2012

Trey Popp urges you to see him in Lansdowne, the dry borough just west of Philadelphia where Sam Jacobson is turning out “banging” plates at NoBL.

NoBL offers Mediterranean comfort food with a compelling edge. From raw oysters with sriracha-lime cocktail sauce to ultra-tender octopus arms glistening with oil, the cooking is both sharp and as down-home as NoBL’s hodgepodge of grandmotherly dinner china.

Two-and-a-half stars – Good to Excellent

NoBL, New Kid on the Block [Philadelphia magazine]
NoBL [Official Site]

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]

Father Son Bonding at NoBL

Posted by Aubrey Nagle on July 13th, 2012

On Monday July 16^th chef Sam Jacobson and his father Bernard Jacobson will be cooking together throughout the night at North of Baltimore & Lansdowne.

Go on, say it with me: awwww!

In addition to the regular menu the father-son team will be cooking up specials like panzanella with chargrilled tuna and local tomoatoes; potato, pancetta, and caramelized leek frittata; and fennel, apple, and gorgonzola salad. To see Chef Sam and his dad bond for hours over a hot stove, make reservations here.

NoBL [Official Site]

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