National-Mechanics

Philadelphia Weekly goes hog wild this week with entire issue devoted to the succulent pig.

Philadelphia: Snout to Tail
Adam Erace and Tim McGinnis break down where to get every piece of the pig, from snout to tail.

Praise the Lard
What makes pork so good, it’s the Lard Almighty!

Pearls Before Swine
What to pair with your wonderful pig.

Think Pig
How to make your own bacon at home, it’s actually quite easy.

Foreign Exchange
Growing up Muslim in America, Abdullah Saeed had resisted pork until prosciutto wrapped in melon unraveled all of that.

Hair of the Hog
Yes, your hangover remedy can come bacon infused.

National Mechanics Science on Tap series continues this evening at 6pm. Dr. Ernie Schuyler of the Academy of Natural Sciences will be speaking on the Origin and Evolution of Beer. Meal Ticket has an interview to whet your appetite.

SCIENCE ON TAP: Dr. Ernie Schuyler on “The Origin and Evolution of Beer” [Meal Ticket]
Science on Tap [National Mechanics]

Philebrity is hosting an It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia viewing party at National Mechanics. Show kicks off at ten and there will be specials all night.

Through June 30th: Spice Things Up
It’s been a few months since I’ve been to Divan Turkish Kitchen, but I still dream about the creamy, tangy Turkish Dumplings. Restaurant Club members who order one of their robust entrées or appetizers (try the Turkish take on the falafel) at this Graduate Hospital-area restaurant will get a free glass of wine. Just mention you are in Da Club. Ends June 30th.

Through August 1st: Savory Sweets
The chef of Old City’s Privé, Peter Karapanagiotis, is going to be on The Food Network’s Chopped in August, but we get to enjoy his Mediterranean food now. Restaurant Club members who order any one of the mezze plates or an entrée (think watermelon with feta and lavender honey or veal short ribs) will get one of Privé’s always changing desserts (they are usually spiked with things like lavender and cayenne) for free. Mention it to your server. Limit one per customer; offer ends August 1st.

Tonight at National Mechanics is the monthly Science on Tap.

The Return of Science on Tap Brings Us Scott Gilbert from the American Philosophical Museum. Scott will be presenting:
“How The Tortoises Got Their Shells And The Finches Got Their Beaks: The Role of Evo-Devo in Solving Darwin’s Dilemmas.”

Gilbert is a Professor of Biology at Swarthmore and a leader in the field of evolutionary developmental biology. Evo-devo compares the developmental processes of plants and animals to try and find the ancestral relationship between them and discover how developmental processes evolved. Presented by the APS Museum.

National Mechanics [Official Site]

Geeks Who Give are hosting a food drive Tuesday at National Mechanics. Bring 5 non-perishable food items as your admission and enjoy drink specials and fun prizes plus a live performance by Fork You at 7.

There will also be a raffle of some food related goodies. The first five non-perishable food items get you a ticket, bring more items and get more tickets. The list currently includes:

• Dinner for two at Fork
• Gift certificate and t-shirt from Tattooed Mom’s
• $75 gift certificate to the Wine School of Philadelphia
• Seat at the table as the City Paper’s David Snyder reviews a restaurant.

Geeks Who Give [Official Site]
Geeks Who Give Hosts Philabundance Food Drive & Tweetup [PhilaFoodie]

Did you know it was National Nachos Day? We didn’t either until we saw it on MenuPages. So tonight, why not have some nachos, MenuPages suggests Drinker’s Pub, National Mechanics or Moriarty’s. We haven’t tried any of those but imagine it difficult to beat the nachos at Bishop’s Collar.

National Mechanics in Old City has been advertising their veggie burger as best in the world. A bold statement no doubt. So what does Living On The Vedge think?

Well, I’m not that worldly yet, but you can have the city. If I wasn’t so quick to dig in, I might have adjusted my flash so that the true beauty of National Mechanics’ house-made veggie burger could shine through. You’ll just have to trust that this was packed with every vegetable I can think of, did not even attempt to mimic meat, and was insanely delicious and satisfying.

Veg Out: National Mechanics [Living On The Vedge]
National Mechanics [Official Site]

National Mechanics in Old City is now open for lunch. Enjoy their burgers including their veggie burger for just $5 and be sure to check out the caricatures of famous and infamous Philadelphians: Edgar Allan Poe, Frank Rizzo, Sylvester Stallone, Gary Heidnik and John Street.

National Mechanics [Official Site]

PhillyFuture heads out in Old City on a Friday night and after some choices that they’re just not feeling, they finally finds a place that seems just right when they arrive at National Mechanics.

Something New in Old City [PhillyFuture]
National Mechanics [Official Site]