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Posted by Victor Fiorillo on June 5th, 2013
Fishtown’s newest eatery, Cedar Point Bar & Kitchen has gotten a lot of buzz since opening this spring at a six-point intersection less than a mile from Johnny Brenda’s, the neighborhood’s flagship restaurant. Sadly, the kitchen didn’t live up to the hype on my visit. From the mushy BBQ grilled cheese sandwich to the way-undercooked greens to the fried pickles that lost their crispy batter jackets at the slightest touch, dinner was a big disappointment. The chicken-and-waffles and goat-cheese-filled beet ravioli (with beets replacing pasta in the dish) only slightly raised the bar from the absolute bottom. Still, vegans may appreciate the many options the menu holds for them (including a vegan “cheese” board), and the bartenders are warmer than most in this too-cool-for-school neighborhood. But unless you’re a liquor-loving vegetable enthusiast, there’s really very little reason to spend any time here.
Cedar Point Bar & Kitchen
2370 E Norris Street
215-423-5400
First appeared in the June, 2013 issue of Philadelphia magazine.
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Posted by Foobooz on April 5th, 2013
The 13th Street liquor license that earlier this week listed developer Allan Domb’s name on it, now bares the name of HipCityVeg owner Nicole Marquis. Though, neither Marquis or Domb would fully commit earlier this week that Marquis was going into the former Full Moon Saloon at 131 S 13th Street, Marquis’ name on the liquor license would indicate a second project from the owner of the popular vegan spot off of 18th Street is on its way.
We’ll have more news as the concept is revealed.
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Posted by Foobooz on March 11th, 2013
Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby’s Vedge is that most unlikely of operations: a dedicated vegan farm-to-table restaurant that, in just over a year, has become a destination for both vegetable enthusiasts and their more omnivorous friends. Here, we take a look at one of Vedge’s “Dirt Lists” and ask Kate Jacoby how it came to be.
Vedge: The Annotated Menu »
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Posted by Foobooz on February 19th, 2013
GQ’s Alan Richman names the most outstanding restaurants of 2013 and Philadelphia’s Vedge is #3. Here’s some of what Richman had to say.
The cooking strutted past tolerable to remarkable. I had no idea so much flavor could be delivered without butter, cream, milk, eggs, and other kitchen staples. Chef Richard Landau’s staff must include a benevolent gremlin or a fairy godmother who sprinkles magic dust over the pots and the pans. I had trouble understanding how vegan food had advanced this far and this fast without an accompanying outpouring of acclaim.
Washington D.C’s Little Serow, a “transformational”Thai restaurant is ranked number one. Hog & Hominy out of Memphis, Tennessee is number two.
Praise is something that Richard Landau and company should be getting used to. The vegan restaurant ranked number three on Philadelphia magazine’s 50 Best Restaurant list and has been widely praised in all the local reviews.
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Posted by Foobooz on November 29th, 2012
HipCityVeg has recently added some new warm offerings for winter. New to the menu are:
Cream of Zucchini
Simple and delicious topped with crispy leeks
Quinoa Chili
Organic quinoa, kidney, pinto and black beans
fire roasted tomatoes
corn tortilla strips
Hot Chocolate
Dutch processed cocoa, organic soy milk
topped with a coconut whipped cream
HipCityVeg [Official Site]
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Posted by Amanda Shulman on November 2nd, 2012
All meals are better when purposely paired with something delicious to wash them down. On November 7th, Vedge and 12% Imports are teaming up to bring you a vegan food and beer pairing, for $85 per person. If you’ve been to Vedge before, you know they turn simple vegetables into magical, magical dishes. What better way to enjoy each skillfully crafted bite than with a masterfully selected craft beer?
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Posted by Amanda Shulman on November 2nd, 2012
Miss Rachel’s Pantry, a vegan meal delivery service and catering company with weekend brunch and dinner, is hosting a special dinner with guest chef and sometimes vegan, Scott Schroeder. This Saturday, November 3rd, Schroeder will be preparing a farmhouse table dinner that will put his vegan skills to work. Schroeder, chef at South Philly Tap Room and American Sardine Bar is serving up a four-course dinner complete with beer pairings. The menu includes an antipasto platter complete with caramelized brussel sprouts and pickled squash, tomato soup with garlic croutons, a vegan pasta with kale and celery root, and an oatmeal crusted maple pear tart for the sweet finale. The dinner will have two seatings, at 5 p.m., and 8 p.m., and is priced at $50 per person.
Miss Rachel’s Pantry [Official Site]
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Posted by Aubrey Nagle on October 15th, 2012
Travel + Leisure named Philadelphia the no. 2 burger city in all of America this year jumping up from last year’s paltry no. 22, and second only to Providence, Rhode Island, which, if we’re being honest, at less than 21 square miles barely counts as a city anyway.
So with that said, by my count that makes the City of Brotherly Love the best burger town in the US of A. So with cheesesteaks and burgers it looks like we’ve got the meat thing down. But what to do about our vegan brothers and sisters? Luckily, it looks like Philly is improving on this front as well, serving up killer veggie burgers at some of the same joints making our top meaty burgers. Even if you’re not a vegetarian, try one of these six options on for size. Who knows? Maybe you’ll convert. (But probably not.)
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Posted by Aubrey Nagle on September 21st, 2012
Chef Kristian Leizzi has created a new menu for his Saturday and Sunday brunch at Kris from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The menu is full of Leizzi’s take on brunch classics like a pecan crusted brioche French toast and made to order frittatas as well as a modern version of classic Italian Giambotta (pictured above). The Giambotta stew is one of the many hearty vegetarian options along the brunch menu, which carnivores can add some meat into for a little extra.
Check out the full menu after the jump.
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