US – Saturday, November 21

Photo: RIKARD LARMAA Philly twist on a Vietnamese specialty dish
The banh mi — aka the “Vietnamese hoagie” — has long been popular at Vietnamese cafes and delis. But today, we’re seeing the sandwich pop up on menus at gastropubs and higher end restaurants. While some might lament non-traditional takes on the banh mi, we find it’s hard to be provincial about a French-inspired Vietnamese sandwich that in Philadelphia is often served on a Sarcone’s Italian roll.
 

Photo: CHRIS GABELLO
Philly Going Out
Long-lost favorites are gone, but not forgotten
Things never stay the same, even when it comes to favorite dishes. But while some are long gone, the Royal Tavern (937 E. Passyunk Ave.) is bringing back favorite menu items that have been 86ed.
 
Going Out Philly
Telling it like it is
Back in 2004, South Philly writer Carla Spataro was leafing through a copy of New York City-based journal Literal Latte and thought, “Why isn’t there something like this in Philadelphia?” She tried to think of someone she knew in publishing, and quickly gave Christine Weiser a call. It was on.
Philly Going Out
Local top chefs take over TV
Jose Garces will be competing on “The Next Iron Chef” starting this Sunday but he’s far from the only Philadelphia food personality recently featured on television.
 

Philly Going Out
Back to school, with a serious meal plan
It’s September, the students are back in town, and University City is buzzing with activity. Here’s what’s happening west of the Schuylkill River this fall:

 
Philly Going Out
Beyond Le Bec-Fin
As summer closes, new doors opening
Raising the bar
Paul pays delicious tribute
Worth all the buzz, or too much hype?
Holiday barbecue to rival your own
Braving Atlanta
Smooth opening for Oyster House
Vino: A real slice of Italy
Plenty to eat at the Manayunk bike race
Philly Going Out
Top 4 reasons to hit up the Art Star Craft Bazaar
Now that’s a royal flush
A disease worth catching
‘Cold Fact,’ hot commodity
Let the summer drinking begin
5 Questions with Matt Holmes
No need to travel for a Mexican fix
Local grapes shine at Wine Fest
Preview pushes used with variant: Large Wide Freebies? Why no, we couldn’t
After the showers come the parties
 
 
 
Share
 
Music
MMMpod
The November MMMpod features interviews and music with a band called Girls, a band of girls called Supercute, and a supercute vampire. Yes, listeners, we have Pattinson!



 
 
 
Metro Life Panel
Read more