Mediterranean

Zoe’s Expanding into Philly Area

Posted by Sam Bloch on May 20th, 2013

Zoës Kitchen, a fast-casual Mediterranean chain, is opening up stores all over the Philadelphia area. The chain has already opened its doors in Newtown, Collegeville, and Marlton. On Thursday, May 23, Zoës will open another store, right on Lancaster Avenue in Bryn Mawr, next door to the recently opened Pinkberry and Cosi . Zoës’ menu includes soups, salads, tons of sandwiches, plus a few simple Mediterranean dishes. Zoës offers a catering menu and a gluten-free menu in addition to its everyday menu. The locations in the area are open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. everyday.

You can view the menu for the Bryn Mawr location here.

Zoës [Official Site]

Pure Fare Bringing the Mediterranean Agno Grill to 2100 Block of Chestnut

Posted by Foobooz on April 10th, 2013

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The former El Fuego on Chestnut Street is getting a new tenant. Agno Grill is promising to bring “a new kind of Mediterranean” this spring. We confirmed that Pure Fare’s Kriti Sehgal is behind the project and she promises us details next week. Until then, we’ll just have to imagine what’s new and Mediterranean.

Agno Grill
2104 Chestnut Street
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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.

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Hummus Grill Coming to Center City

Posted by Alex Tewfik on December 5th, 2012

Inquirer critic and Michigan native, Craig LaBan, was excited. He had his Tigers in the World Series, and the Famous Detroit Coney Company taking over the Santa Fe Burrito Company’s 11th Street location. But the tail-end of 2012 proved to be full of upsets for LaBan; his Tigers blew out of the Series in blaze-less glory, and the 11th Street Coney dog concept fell through.

Instead, Ardmore and University City’s Hummus Grill, just signed the lease to the space, and they’re hoping to complete renovations by March of 2013. And since they bear the award for 2012 Best of Philly Shawarma Platter, maybe this is something worth getting excited for again.

Aksum Ups Game for Fall

Posted by Amanda Shulman on October 5th, 2012

Now that fall has officially fallen, Aksum Mediterranean Kitchen is rolling out a new menu to match. Featuring seasonal changes to both the dinner and brunch menus. Aksum is welcoming autumn with full force and Eastern Mediterranean flair.The dinner and lunch menu boasts new appetizers like the Wild Mushroom Bisque and the Roasted Beet Salad, which will certainly kick your meal off to a hearty start. New entrées like Tender Braised Lamb Shank and Grilled Seitan with herb and wild mushroom faro have been added to the menu. End your meal with Carrot Cake or some Oreo Beignets.

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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]

NoBL Now Accepting Reservations

Posted by Foobooz on June 18th, 2012

Sycamore Executive Chef Sam Jacobson and proprietor Stephen Wagner are getting set to open NoBL on Lansdowne Avenue in the Delaware County town of the same name. At NoBL Jacobson will be preparing a Mediterranean-inspired casual menu of small plates. Online reservations can now be made for Tuesday, June 26th and beyond. The restaurant may open prior to that date, we’ll let you know as soon as we do.
NoBL Opening Menu »

The Cheat Sheet: Barbuzzo

Posted by Foobooz on November 16th, 2011

Barbuzzo is practically a dietitian’s dream. Not because it’s healthy per se—a 2010 Philly Mag review encourages diners to indulge and “balance the health ledger later.” Yikes—but because its menu is built for sharing. And sharing, as we know, is a healthy-minded diner’s best friend.

Read the rest of the Cheat Sheet at Be Well Philly.

Photo by Jason Varney

Piedmont Wine Dinner at Barbuzzo

Posted by Foobooz on April 14th, 2011

Photo by Jason Varney
Down the block from the Corner’s beer dinner Barbuzzo will be hosting a Piedmont Wine Dinner on April 20th. The five-course $65 dinner will feature the wines of Northern Italy and the food of Chef Marcie Turney.

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2010′s Dessert of the Year On the Go

Posted by Foobooz on December 14th, 2010

We’ve been compiling the results of our 2010 – The Menu submissions and have been blown away by how many of you picked the salted caramel budino from Barbuzzo as your favorite dessert. 25% of all respondents answered budino, overwhelmingly the favorite dessert of the year. That’s particularly impressive when you think that Barbuzzo just opened in September.

Now you can get budino six packs to go for $45. Order the desserts online and then pick them up the next day at the restaurant.

Salted Caramel Budino Six Packs [WeHeartPhilly.com]

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