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Potato Week: The Best Fries In Philadelphia

Posted by Jason Sheehan on July 13th, 2012

Yay, Potato Week! As our starchy celebrations draw to a close, we have one more big list for you–the results of our research into the realm of that most American(ish) of potato presentations, the french fry.

We had 82 different restaurants under consideration for this list–everything from crowd favorites like Village Whiskey and Hot Diggity to lesser-known (but know less loved) contenders like the long-gone crab fries at Sidecar Bar, the lovely frites at Grace Tavern or those at Eulogy (which had a fiercely committed fan base). Putting our waistlines and cholesterol levels on the line for you, we waded through the possibilities and winnowed everything down to a final list of 10: The best french fries of any variety, in any form, that you’re going to find anywhere in Philadelphia.

Hey, someone’s got to do it, right? This stuff is important. And while we here at Foobooz World HQ are absolutely sure that there isn’t one of you out there who will agree with every inclusion on the list (hell, we don’t even completely agree), there is sure to be something on here for everyone.

Happy Potato Week everyone. And now, on to the list…

Philadelphia’s Best French Fries

Six Pack: Meat on Fries

Posted by Foobooz on July 10th, 2012

One of the most wonderful food trends of the past few years has been the genius idea of adding meat to French fries. Here are six of our favorite fry dishes topped with meat.

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Nick’s Roast Beef Going to Long Time Bartender

Posted by Foobooz on June 5th, 2012

Grub Street tipped us off to a story Dan Gross wrote about the closure of 32° in Old City. Our immediate reaction was, 32° was still open? But we were sorry to see that Nick’s Roast Beef was also mentioned as shuttering and coming under new ownership.

Luckily for everyone who looked at Nick’s Roast Beef as an oasis on 2nd Street (we always enjoyed the confused looks on stiletto wearing young women when they made a left instead of heading upstairs to 32°), the name taking over the business is a familiar one. It’s Joe Schultice, better known as “Joe Dog,” the longtime short wearing bartender with the long hair. We’re not sure what Joe has in store for the Old City institution but we’re sure it won’t be a “luxe lounge” and thank goodness for that.

Second Street Suffers a Double Bummer [Grub Street]
End of an Era in Old City? [Daily News]

Tonight: Nick’s Roast Beef on TV

Posted by Foobooz on March 14th, 2011

Tonight on the debut of the Food Network’s Meat and Potatoes will be Philadelphia’s own Nick’s Roast Beef. Host Rahm Fama will be showcasing the roast beef sandwich and gravy fries from the 20th and Jackson institution.

There will be more Philadelphia beef on the show as Han Dynasty and Village Whiskey will be featured in upcoming episodes.

Meat and Potatoes [Food Network]
Nick’s Roast Beef [Official Site]

18 Spectacular Sandwiches

Posted by Foobooz on September 24th, 2010

Photos by Ryan Donnell | Falafel Sandwich at Bitars

Philadelphia Magazine’s Cheap Eats issue is about to hit the newsstands and today the web site provides a mouthwatering slideshow of epic food porn. The slideshow features 18 of the area’s most epic sandwiches, from Old Original Nick’s roast beef to the new fangled Paesano’s Bolognese.

Cheap Eats: A Sandwich Spectacular [Philadelphia Magazine]

Hot Sandwich Safari Finals Shaping Up

Posted by Foobooz on July 16th, 2010

Each year Glen Macnow exhaustively tracks down the best in a Philly food category. Last year he crowned Paesano’s Daddy Wad as the best hoagie in the area.

This year he’s back looking for the best hot specialty sandwich. That means no hoagies or cheesesteaks need apply. It also means lots of great hot roast beef and pork.

On Thursday the Hot Sandwich Safari Finals will be held at The Fieldhouse at 11th and Filbert. The top six finishers will be present to make their sandwiches.

Celebrity judges will join Glen Macnow to crown the champion. Listeners who show up will also have a chance to taste the sandwiches and crown the Listeners’ Choice Award.

Macnow’s top six currently looks like this:

Roast Beef on the Outs, Old Original Nickâ€™s Roast Beef
The Schmitter, McNallyâ€™s Tavern
Chicken Italiano, Shankâ€™s Pier 40
Hot Pastrami on Rye, Hershelâ€™s East Side Deli
Hot Roast Pork, Carlinoâ€™s Specialty Foods
Meatball Sandwich, Pastaficio Homemade Pasta Co.

Glen Macnow’s Hot Specialty Specialty Sandwich Safari [WIP]

Restaurant Club Offers: July 21, 2009

Posted by Ashley Primis on July 21st, 2009

Through 8/31: Put a Steak in It
Steak or seafood, Philly or King of Prussia — for the next month, Restaurant Club members have many choices at Morton’s. Print out the Restaurant Club newsletter, present it to your server, and you’ll get a free appetizer when you purchase an entrée. (Larger, sampler appetizer plates not included.) Offer ends August 31st.

Nick’s Roast Beef On Walnut

Posted by Foobooz on February 20th, 2009

Long before Nick’s Roast Beef had the great idea of putting bits of beef and gravy on their French fries they had a bit of an empire. Only three remain, two under original ownership in South Philadelphia and Delaware County and the third, which started as a franchise is in Old City.

This 1969 photograph shows a subterranean Nick’s on the 700 block of Walnut Street.

713 Walnut St [PhillyHistory.org]

Tonight

Posted by Foobooz on January 16th, 2007

Thinking meat? How about bringing a meat loving friend and chowing down at Fogo de Chão. If the price tag scares you a bit for a Tuesday night out. Then head to the original Nick’s Roast Beef at 20th and Jackson and don’t forget to order the gravy fries. Crispy fries heaped with gravy and more meat! A decadent treat.

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