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Del Frisco’s Bought Over $1 Million In Wine and Booze Last Year

Posted by Victor Fiorillo on May 14th, 2013

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We were impressed back in October 2012 when we learned that Center City red meat emporium Del Frisco’s had purchased nearly $900,000 worth of wine and spirits through the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board the year prior. But in our most recent report, Del Frisco’s (and two other spots) break the $1 million mark.

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A Different View Of Marc Vetri

If you don’t already follow Marc Vetri on Twitter, here’s a really good reason why you should. From his days as a lead guitarist in L.A.

~@MarcVetri

Marc Vetri On Eataly Philadelphia: “Something Awesome Will Happen” at 8th and Market

Posted by Victor Fiorillo on April 18th, 2013

It’s been almost two years to the day since Marc Vetri tweeted: “At Eataly in New York. I mean seriously. It’s packed to the gills. Could this work in Philly? Because we are ready to bring it if you are.” And the word on the street (for a while) has been that the 50,000-square-feet Mario Batali-backed New York City marketplace has its sights set on the Strawbridge’s Building at 8th and Market streets. So today, I asked Marc Vetri where things stand.
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100 Tickets Avaialble To Vetri Great Chefs After-party

Posted by Jason Sheehan on April 12th, 2013

Okay, so this one doesn’t really take any selling. You all know about Marc Vetri’s Great Chefs event, right? It is, hands down, one of the greatest Philly food events of the year. As a matter of fact, it’s one of the country’s greatest food events because, see, Vetri knows a lot of people from everywhere, and a lot of those people from everywhere descend on Philly for this one event.

Anyway, the one party that might be better than the Great Chefs party is the Great Chefs after-party–which, until this year, has been a completely private event, open only to those chefs who cooked for the public, some of the big-time sponsors and friends of Marc Vetri. It’s basically the place where all the white jackets go to hang out, relax and get weird after the big night is done.

But this year, there are 100 tickets to the after-party being sold to members of the public. $525 gets you through the door (and also includes general admission to the Great Chefs Event proper) to hang out with all the celebrity chefs. The party will be at Alla Spina, will run from 9:30pm to 2am, and will feature food (yes, more food) and booze (yes, more booze) from Adam Perry Lang, Alla Spina, Brooklyn Brewery, Little Baby’s Ice Cream, Mac Truck NYC, Route 6 and Victory Brewery.

Check out the official announcement (and ticket-getting details) after the jump.

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Pizzeria Vetri Gets a Logo and an Oven

Posted by Foobooz on March 19th, 2013

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Marc Vetri has been dribbling out details about his upcoming Pizzeria Vetri via social media. Yesterday he tweeted a photo of his under construction pizza oven (shown above) and today he’s posted Pizzeria Vetri’s logo to Instagram.

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James Beard Finalists Announced, Two Locals Move On & Journalism Gets Nods as Well

Posted by Foobooz on March 18th, 2013

The James Beard Foundation announced their 2013 awards finalists today. The list of JBF Awards semifinalists included a boatload of Philadelphia area nominees but the list of finalists find just two, three if we claim Dogfish Head’s Sam Calagione. Brad Spence moved on as a finalist for Best Chef – Midatlantic for his work at Amis. Vetri also made the list of finalists for Best Service.

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Marc Vetri Serves Up Horse Meat On the Huffington Post

Posted by Victor Fiorillo on February 28th, 2013

Last week, Marc Vetri told us that he’d love to serve horse meat, adding, “Seriously, who decided what animals to eat and not to eat? Is a horse better than a cow or a rabbit? Really don’t get all the fuss.” On Thursday evening, he took to the Huffington Post to elaborate on the matter. Read the rest of this entry »

Ready to Eat Horse Meat at Monsu? Maybe Vetri?

Posted by Victor Fiorillo on February 21st, 2013

On Wednesday, I called Philadelphia restaurateur Peter McAndrews to talk about horse meat, since the equine-eating controversy recently popped up again, as it does every couple of years

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2013 James Beard Semifinalists Announced

Posted by Foobooz on February 19th, 2013

The 2013 James Beard Awards Semifinalists have been announced and nineteen local chefs, restaurants and beer professionals have made the list. Vernick Food & Drink leads the way with a nomination for Best New Restaurant. Marc Vetri gets a nod for Outstanding Chef and his Vetri restaurant gets a nod for Best Service. Also in the Vetri solar system, Amis’ Brad Spence is nominated for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic.

The coolest nomination might be for Andre Chin and Amanda Eap of East Passyunk’s Artisan Boulanger Patissier who were nominated for Outstanding Pastry Chef. Artisan Boulanger has been open more than sixteen years at the corner of 12th and Morris Streets.

Also worth noting that East Passyunk has garnered some serious nominations, four in total. That’s more than than some serious food towns.

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Mark Your Calendar, Marc Vetri’s Great Chefs Event Is Set to Return for 2013

Posted by Foobooz on February 14th, 2013

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The 8th annual Great Chefs Event, benefitting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and the Vetri Foundation for Children will be held June 11, 2013 at Urban Outfitters headquarters at the Navy Yard.

As always, the list of participating chefs is a who’s who of American chefdom. The event isn’t cheap with general admission tickets going for $350. But it is for a good cause and you can start saving now.

Great Chefs Event [Vetri Foundation for Children]

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