Tela’s Market & Kitchen – Philadelphia, PA
Sliced fresh ribeye cheesesteak with carmelized onions, provolone cheese, and roasted peppers on a hoagie roll. It was DELICIOUS and the market is very nice with a very nice assorment of products for sale.
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Winkler Ribs – Morrisville, PA
Winkler Ribs – Morrisville, PA
Good southern style ribs, nice sauce, not competitive style, fries good, service very friendly, take out only.
Colonial Diner – Woodbury, NJ
Colonial Diner – Woodbury, NJ
Everyone knows that the words Jersey and Diners go hand in hand. Some areas of Jersey are better than others and the same applies to their diners. Well with a very hip and stylish décor inside and out, Colonial Diner (CD) in Woodbury, New Jersey is one of the better ones around. With rock bottom prices that diners are known for, yet serving a delicious meal, CD hit all the right notes and I was very happy with my visit. The beef barley soup started things out and was very yummy. Then my main entrée of prime rib with Italian style green beans and fries was not the best version of prime rib, but for the price paid was by far one of the better ones I have had in a non-steakhouse setting. Service was friendly, efficient, and from start to finish CD was a pleasure to dine at. I will certainly visit again the next time I am in the area.
John’s Roast Pork – South Philadelphia, PA
John’s Roast Pork – South Philadelphia, PA
I love Philadelphia’s staple foods from soft pretzel, scrapple, cheesesteaks, and pork sandwich. Well named finalist on Travel Channel’s Best Sandwich in America by Andrew Zimmern, and Best Sandwich by Adam Richman, and best pork sandwich by Serious Eats, John’s Roast Pork (JRP) is already well known. Do I need to add my two cents? Not really. The owner of JRP John Bucci Jr has appeared on my show “Small Bites Radio” and is a great guy and a spokesperson for the charity “Be the Match” that provides marrow transplants in the United States from volunteer unrelated donors. JRP has been around since the 1930’s so that alone tells you they know what they are doing. What would I have? The roast pork with sharp provolone and broccoli rabe, and it was FABOLOUS! So if in the area, be sure to stop by and have one of Philadelphia’s tastiest sandwiches around. You will thank me later.
Circles Contemporary Thai – Collingswood, NJ
Circles Contemporary Thai – Collingswood, NJ
Had a very enjoyable meal at Circles Contemporary Thai. From the atmosphere, service, and food, everything was top notch. Will go back there for sure. Here is what I had:
Crab and Pork Dumplings
Pan fried or steamed with minced pork, cabbage, water chestnuts, and jumbo lump crabmeat served with soy vinaigrette
Thai Rolls
Minced pork, black mushrooms, carrots, cabbage, and shallots wrapped in rice paper with a sweet-plum sauce
Crispy Calamari
Served with a sweet & spicy chili sauce
Peak Gai Tod
Whole chicken wings marinated & fried with Thai herbs with a sweet Thai chili sauce
Shrimp Pad See Ew
Stir- fry thick rice noodles with Chinese broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, and bean sprouts served with a sweet soy sauce
Treesy’s Soul Food – Turnersville, NJ
Treesy’s Soul Food – Turnersville, NJ
I found Treesy’s Soul Food (TSF) sitting in an old strip mall, sort of inside another new strip mall area. They are a little off the beaten track, even for Jersey strip mall dining standards. Once inside though, TSF is warm and welcoming, but the interior décor is a little bland. The good thing about TSF is that the décor was the only thing that was bland. My order of fried chicken breast, green beans, and cabbage were all very good and delicious. The prices are about average for this style of food around the area. I enjoyed my meal and the service was top notch and friendly making you feel at home. If you are around the area, and in the mood for soul food, you should certainly give TSF a try.
Grill Master Deli – (Rittenhouse Square area) Philadelphia, PA
Grill Master Deli – (Rittenhouse Square area) Philadelphia, PA
Sitting directly across from some the most expensive real estate in Philadelphia is Grill Master Deli (GMD). As you would expect, most of the dining options around the area are fancy and a little high priced, GMD thrives with cheap recognizable basic meal options to eat. GMD is not going to wow you, or break new ground with anything, but if you just want a quick affordable something to eat, GMD is the place for you. On a nice day, they could be the perfect fit to get a bite to take-out and sit in Rittenhouse Square and enjoy the sights on a budget. On my visit, I would have their hot roast beef with provolone on a kaisar roll and fries. It was as you may have guessed by now after reading this far “basic”, but that was what I was looking for and GMD succeeded.
El Sanjuanino – Buenos Aires, Argentina
El Sanjuanino – Buenos Aires, Argentina
I enjoyed probably one of the best beef empanadas I have ever tasted here. To go along with that always delicious and famous Argentinian beef, I really feel in love with this dining oasis of deliciousness in Buenos Aires. Who cares if it is a 14 hour plane ride, it just might be worth it. Lets go!
J J Bootleggers – (Old City) Philadelphia, PA
J J Bootleggers – (Old City) Philadelphia, PA
There are only some many ways to make a cheesesteak. Well J J Bootleggers (JJ) thought it could differentiate themselves by making it theirs with moonshine mixed in. JJ’s is a huge dining establishment with a sort of Western feel to it with friendly service, and plenty of drinking options in the alcohol category. Getting back to my meal, it would be cheesesteak wit moonshine, American cheese, fried onions and fries. The fries were very good and the cheesesteak was good as well, it just did not do anything special for me to think I had anything more than a regular cheesesteak that was chopped a bit too fine for my tastes. I liked JJ’s theme, slightly above average food, and friendly service. If you are a Western fan, this place would really resonate with you.
Panorama: Classic Italian Restaurant at Penn’s View Hotel
Had a polished and charming meal at Panorama: Classic Italian Restaurant located inside Penn’s View Hotel. The decor evoked feelings of the Sonoma Valley or an Italian Vineyard with a wine list that either would envy. They were awarded the title of “World’s Largest Winekeeper” by Guinness World Records. William Eccleston the General Manager/Wine Director was very accommodating. The house sommelier, Ethan, made the large library of wine accessible for every palate. Add Panorama to your list and get there pronto!
For more info click the link below and enjoy the pictures. Also mark your calendar as Panorama will be a guest on Small Bites live on Wildfire Radio, Sunday, January 29th 6:35 pm.
http://www.pennsviewhotel.com/panorama
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