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Local Bar and Kitchen – Gibbstown, NJ

Local Bar and Kitchen – Gibbstown, NJ

With a neighborhood watering spot feel and atmosphere it is easy to feel at home here, but where Local  Bar and Kitchen really shines is their wings. Man these wings were delicious. I had the hot and honey wings which were just phenomenal and the Garlic Parm wings that were some the best around. Highly recommend dining or getting a take-out order of wings from Local if in or around the area. I also had their version of Classic Cheeseburger with old bay fries. It did the job of filling me up, but next time I’m just sticking with the wings and trying a few other flavors of wings they have.

As usual don’t forget to listen to the #1 listed “Food Radio Show Philadelphia” and the #1 listed “Food Radio Show South Jersey” Small Bites Radio on Sundays at 635pm on Wildfire Radio at:

https://small-bites.simplecast.com/

 

Chubby Cattle – Philadelphia, PA

Chubby Cattle – Philadelphia, PA

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Chubby Cattle is certainly an experience to dine at the restaurant with a refrigerated conveyor-belt they combine the age-old tradition of hot pot with a twist and serve premium A5 Wagyu Beef for a unique dining experience. Well you can’t always go in person, so what about take-out? Well that is where things change dramatically. I was told out of the entire menu, only two items are available for take-out. So what did I do? I ordered them both.  They were good, but the thing to do is visit Chubby Cattle in person. Pictured is Wagyu Ya Style Bibimbap and Wagyu Shabu Shabu Don

Pizzeria Beddia – Philadelphia, PA

Pizzeria Beddia – Philadelphia, PA

Named by Bon Appetit one of the best Restaurants of 2019 in America and also named by Time magazine as one of the top 19 best places in the world is a lot to live up to. Well when you serve one of the HOLY SH#! best tasting pizza I’ve ever had, the accolades are well deserved. Best of the World and America? I’m not sure, but the Squash Pizza made 3 ways topped with arugula was hands down an out of body experience regarding pizza and my thoughts on pizza. When ordered, it was the pizza I was least looking forward to eating, but figured I would try the special of the night. The special of the night??? They need this pizza on the menu EVERYDAY!!! I’ve never even been a fan of specialty pizza previously and considered them a gimmick and overdone. I am happy I was proven wrong.

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I will say this. They are certainly the best around anywhere as far as specialty pizza is concerned. There are A LOT of great pizza places in Philly that I really enjoy in regards to plain cheese pizza and tomato pie so competition is tough here. Pizzeria Beddia does not disappoint and ranks up there with a great plain pie and tomato pie. This is Philly style pizza done well with the crust, sauce, and cheese you are used to, but better than most.

Again where they excel is taking good quality and high end fresh ingredients and making them shine. By putting roasted onions, crimini mushrooms, and sausage on top of another pizza, it really elevated it and brought it to another level.

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They really top it all off with an AMAZING sweat cream soft serve dessert. It was like a heavenly fancy version of Mr. Softee. Perfect and the perfect way to end the meal. The check-in process is a little clunky, but the service and food were top notch. I know to eat there isn’t easy, but if you like pizza they are MUST destination to try. You can even enjoy some good adult beverages while there and who doesn’t like that.

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09-22-19 Small Bites Radio

09-22-19

Small Bites

D and L Coffee Service Inc. presents the #1 listed “Food Radio show Philadelphia” and #1 listed “Food Radio show South Jersey”, Small Bites with Donato Marino and Derek Timm of Bluejeanfood.com on Wildfire Radio Podcast Recording Studio this Sunday, September 22nd at 635pm EST with a stellar lineup.

We are thrilled to welcome Gabrielle Langholtz who is the Director of Culinary Projects at the The Vilcek Foundation and for ten years was the editor of Edible Brooklyn and Edible Manhattan magazines to talk about her latest book “A Place at the Table: New American Recipes from the Nation’s Top Foreign-Born Chefs” from Prestel Publishing U.S.. Today, some of the country’s most exciting chefs hail from distant shores and they’re infusing their restaurants’ menus with the flavors of their heritage. Featuring the recipes of forty top foreign-born chefs, this book presents dishes from culinary luminaries such as Dominique Crenn, Marcus Samuelsson, Corey Lee, and Daniela Soto- Innes, Emma Bengtsson, and Miroslav Uskokovic. The book even has a local Philly element to it featuring James Beard Foundation Award winning Chef Peter Serpico of Serpico at South Street Headhouse District and Peter previously worked with David Chang of Momofuku fame and Zahav’s Michael Solomovov are featured in the book. These chefs are running the kitchens of the country’s most exciting restaurants and each of them has a compelling story to tell, from tackling economic injustice to redefining restaurant culture. With mouthwatering photography and short contributions from America’s leading food writers, this sumptuous, global, and inspiring cookbook brings a world of flavor into home kitchens.

Then we have Danielle Centoni is a James Beard Award-winning food editor and writer to talk about her new book “Fried Rice: 50 Ways to Stir Up the World’s Favorite Grain” from Sasquatch Books. Infinitely customizable, cheap to make, and downright delicious, it’s no wonder fried rice is one of the world’s most popular comfort foods. These 50 delicious recipes draw inspiration from all over the globe, and they’ll expand your fried rice repertoire well beyond the usual Chinese takeout staple. In addition to standards like spicy-funky Indonesian Fried Rice and classic Chinese Fried Rice with BBQ Pork, you’ll find inventive takes on worldly flavors. Think Fried Cauliflower Rice with Turkey Kofta, Mint, and Feta from the Middle East, and Huevos Rancheros Fried Rice from Latin America. These satisfying dishes reveal just how versatile fried rice can be, and most use pantry staples or whatever you have in the fridge. Others, such as Duck Confit Fried Rice with Fennel, Mustard Greens, and Pickled Raisins, elevate the humble dish into entertaining-worthy territory, proving there’s no limit to this globe-trotting grain.

Thinking of retiring? Where would you live? Want to make sure you are koshering your kitchen wherever you go? Well we welcome Jerry and Judy Franklin who recently moved into Lions Gate Continuing Care Retirement Community CCRC in Voorhees Township, New Jersey and they were able to keep kosher as in addition to being a totally kosher facility, CCRC also assists its new residents to make sure, if they desire, to have a kosher kitchen, for meals they prepare themselves in their cottages or apartments. They will joined by Christine Fares Walley, the Marketing Director for Lions Gate Continuing Care Retirement Community and Executive Chef for Sodexo USA Food Services at Lions Gate CCRC Chef Shannon Johnson a graduate of West Chester University of PA and a competitor at Women Against Abuse Dish It Up. Affiliated with the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, Lions Gate CCRC is a not for profit, full-service continuing care retirement community of 400 residents, with senior living options ranging from Independent Living to a full continuum of on-site care such as Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Long-Term Care, Short-Term and Outpatient Rehabilitation, Memory Care and Home Care. An active art studio, full length pool, fitness center, musical & theater events, monthly excursions are among the many activities provided to residents. Lion’s Gate University offers continuing education and lifelong learning classes. Lions Gate provides 100% kosher dining and is situated on 50 acres in Voorhees, NJ just off Haddonfield-Berlin Road.

Last, but certainly not least we have Chef Seadon S Shouse of Halifax Hoboken a sleek destination inside the W Hotels Worldwide offering New American eats made with farm-fresh ingredients. You will enjoy views of the Manhattan skyline from this waterfront restaurant located inside of the W Hoboken. Featuring North-Eastern farm and coastal cuisine with an emphasis on local and sustainable ingredients, Chef Seadon Shouse creates house-smoked meats and seafood, authentic vermouth, as well as sea salt, made from water straight out of Montauk, New York.

You say you STILL NEED MORE!!! Don’t forget we still have our regular weekly segments from Courier-Post nightlife correspondent and The New York Times recognized for Blog Eating in SJ, John Howard-Fusco for his news of the week and please remember that John’s book “A Culinary History of Cape May: Salt Oysters, Beach Plums & Cabernet Franc” from Arcadia Publishing The History Press is available, Chef Barbie Marshall who is a Chef Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen Season 10 finalist, appeared on Season 17 of FOX Hell’s Kitchen #AllStars, as well named Pennsylvania’s most influential chef by Cooking Light will delight us with her tip of the week, and a joke of the week from legendary joke teller Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling of The Howard Stern Show fame and his autobiography “The Joke Man: Bow to Stern” from Post Hill Press is available for purchase on Amazon.com. D & L Coffee Services Inc. and Bluejeanfood.com hope you will use the TuneIn app to listen worldwide or also catch Small Bites Radio syndicated on KGTK 920AM, KITZ 1400AM, KSBN 1230AM, KBNP 1410AM, iHeartRadio, Salem Radio Network, ScyNet Radio, Stitcher Radio, PodOmatic, Indie Philly Radio, Player FM, iTunes, and TryThisDish Radio which is the only independently owned and operated international chef-driven foodie and lifestyle radio network in the world.

D & L Coffee Services has an expert staff of highly qualified, certified, and experienced office, technical, and sales personnel. D & L Coffee Services are able to provide your business, home, or special event the absolute best from the beans they sell, vendors they work with, Italian delicacies available for delivery, catering on-site for any sized affair, hands-on barista training, equipment available for purchase, and maintenance/repair services for your espresso and coffee machines. You can stop by their warehouse at 7000 HOLSTEIN AVE, SUITE 3, Philadelphia, PA 19153 during business hours or call the office at 215-365-5521 for an appointment, consultation, or any questions.

Eden Korean Restaurant – Cherry Hill, NJ

Eden Korean Restaurant – Cherry Hill, NJ

Family run restaurants can be a blessing or a curse. Well Eden seems to be a blessing for not only the family that runs it, but for diners who visit. I really enjoyed my visit there and will certainly go back. The service was efficient and friendly, menu is varied, prices were reasonable, and I left happy. Pictured is the accoutrements of the day, steamed beef and pork dumplings, Soy Garlic Korean Fried Chicken wings, and Bulgogi Dolsot bibimbap.

T & N Homemade Kitchen – Philadelphia, PA

T & N Homemade Kitchen – Philadelphia, PA

What a great spot here. I had the Chicken cutlet with roasted red peppers and sharp provolone and an order of gravy fries. Everything was fresh, and service was friendly.

09-08-19 Small Bites Radio

09-08-19

Small Bites

D and L Coffee Service Inc. presents the #1 listed “Food Radio show Philadelphia” and #1 listed “Food Radio show South Jersey”, Small Bites with Donato Marino and Derek Timm of Bluejeanfood.com on Wildfire Radio Podcast Recording Studio this Sunday, September 8th at 635pm EST with a stellar lineup.

We are thrilled to welcome Chef Gemma Stafford who has collected her favorite recipes and newest creations in her first cookbook: BIGGER BOLDER BAKING: A Fearless Approach to Baking Anytime, Anywhere from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Baking beginners, busy parents, university students on a budget, and even pastry pros will find over 115 delectable recipes that transform baking from a weekend indulgence to a daily treat. Most recipes call for less than 10 ingredients and only a few ordinary kitchen tools. Also, Gemma hosts the popular online cooking show Bigger Bolder Baking, which has garnered over 1.9 million subscribers and 170 million views on YouTube and a combined 1.5 million followers on Facebook (Bigger Bolder Baking and Gemma Stafford). By focusing on high-quality visuals and practical tips, she has helped millions learn to bake no matter their skill level.

Then we have on Chef Craig Shelton who is a James Beard Foundation Award Winner and former Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics major from Yale University. Chef Craig just launched a new cold brew line by pioneering a Bordeaux-inspired blending method to create the King’s Row Coffee King’s Brew Nitro Cold Brew selection. After sampling over 280 of the world’s best single origins, he concluded that not one provided a perfectly complex and balanced tasting experience from start to finish. Thus, Shelton using only the world’s best beans, through which he crafted a line of the most flavorful nitro cold brews, to conquer your day.

We are happy to be joined by Chef David Wiederholt the owner/operator of David & Sons 322 BBQ in Mullica Hill, New Jersey. 322 BBQ is one of the best BBQ spots today in South Jersey hitting all the right notes from start to finish from modern décor, family atmosphere, table games to play while dining, and amazing food. If you haven’t heard of them, you are missing out.

Last, but certainly least will be Larry Jorgensen the author of The Coca-Cola Trail People and Places in the History of Coca-Cola from G L Management. The Coca-Cola Trail is a journey for anyone interested in discovering the history and growth of the world’s most recognized product. The trail will take readers to the places in America that tell the story – places where you can see, touch, and remember. Whether a serious Coca-Cola memorabilia collector, a person interested in American business History, or simply a fan – The Coca-Cola Trail provides a fresh new look at a trusted old friend.

You say you STILL NEED MORE!!! Don’t forget we still have our regular weekly segments from Courier-Post nightlife correspondent and The New York Times recognized for Blog Eating in SJ, John Howard-Fusco for his news of the week and please remember that John’s book “A Culinary History of Cape May: Salt Oysters, Beach Plums & Cabernet Franc” from Arcadia Publishing The History Press is available, Chef Barbie Marshall who is a Chef Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen Season 10 finalist, appeared on Season 17 of FOX Hell’s Kitchen #AllStars, as well named Pennsylvania’s most influential chef by Cooking Light will delight us with her tip of the week, and a joke of the week from legendary joke teller Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling of The Howard Stern Show fame and his autobiography “The Joke Man: Bow to Stern” from Post Hill Press is available for purchase on Amazon.com. D & L Coffee Services Inc. and Bluejeanfood.com hope you will use the TuneIn app to listen worldwide or also catch Small Bites Radio syndicated on KGTK 920AM, KITZ 1400AM, KSBN 1230AM, KBNP 1410AM, iHeartRadio, Salem Radio Network, ScyNet Radio, Stitcher Radio, PodOmatic, Indie Philly Radio, Player FM, iTunes, and TryThisDish Radio which is the only independently owned and operated international chef-driven foodie and lifestyle radio network in the world.

D & L Coffee Services has an expert staff of highly qualified, certified, and experienced office, technical, and sales personnel. D & L Coffee Services are able to provide your business, home, or special event the absolute best from the beans they sell, vendors they work with, Italian delicacies available for delivery, catering on-site for any sized affair, hands-on barista training, equipment available for purchase, and maintenance/repair services for your espresso and coffee machines. You can stop by their warehouse at 7000 HOLSTEIN AVE, SUITE 3, Philadelphia, PA 19153 during business hours or call the office at 215-365-5521 for an appointment, consultation, or any questions.

Sweet Spice – Savannah, GA

Sweet Spice – Savannah, GA

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Southern charm can make anything taste better. Well the people at Sweet Spice are as friendly as you will find, and the food was pretty decent as well. I had their lunch special of jerk chicken with rice and peas topped with mac and cheese.

08-25-19 Small Bites Radio

08-25-19

Small Bites

08-25-19

D and L Coffee Service Inc. presents the #1 listed “Food Radio show Philadelphia”, Small Bites with Donato Marino and Derek Timm of Bluejeanfood.com on Wildfire Radio Podcast Recording Studio this Sunday, August 25th at 635pm EST with a stellar lineup.

After globetrotting for the past 3 weeks Derek finally returns to studio so we figured we’d have someone serenade him with a welcome back. Well we couldn’t think of anyone better than Opera Philadelphia to do this, and we will have Frank Luzi the Vice President of Marketing Opera Philadelphia to pick the right song to sing to Derek and also talk about Festival O19 which brings 12 days of opera to Philadelphia from September 18-29th. Opera Philadelphia is committed to embracing innovation and developing opera for the 21st century by delivering outstanding productions of traditional and new repertoire that engage our public and propel our genre forward. The third edition of its festival, O19, which comprises two world premieres, two company premieres, and a series of special presentations, events, and recitals at multiple venues across the city in September. Next, the season spotlights renowned Jack Mulroney Music Director Maestro Corrado Rovaris, who leads three productions at the The Academy of Music to mark the 20th anniversary of his company debut. As the Washington Postobserves, “Opera in Philadelphia really can claim to offer something for everyone”. They even have their own beer to celebrate the event Opera Philadelphia Ale (OPA) by Flying Fish Brewing Company. Now it sounds like a party!

Talking about a fun time, named the “best seaside amusement park in the world,” Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Water Parks goes beyond serving funnel cake and hot dogs, making a trip to the Wildwoods, New Jersey boardwalk a full culinary experience by adding a dash of gastronomic flair to classic boardwalk fare. We will have join us Morey’s Piers Executive Chef Wally Jurusz the person responsible for making sure it is more than just salt water taffy and fries on their boardwalk while putting a creative flair that tastes delicious and is innovative. Morey’s Piers, located on the boardwalk in the Wildwoods, New Jersey is a classic seaside amusement park, family owned and operated since 1969. Voted the best seaside amusement park in the world by Amusement Today and #1 Best Beach Boardwalk by Family Vacation Critic, Morey’s Piers has over 100 rides and attractions spanning over eighteen acres along six beach blocks and includes three amusement piers and two beachfront water parks.

Then born in Visit Japan Go Tokyo to Chinese and Jewish American parents, we are thrilled to welcome Eric Silverstein to talk about his new cookbook “The Peached Tortilla: Modern Asian Comfort Food from Tokyo to Texas” from Sterling Publishing. He shares 100 recipes for delicious Asian street food . . . with a modern Southern and Southwestern twist including many of The Peached Tortilla’s most-beloved dishes, like the Banh Mi Taco, JapaJam Burger, and Bacon Jam Fries, which has gained rabid fandom. This is Asian fusion at its best, delivering soul-satisfying comfort food with a kick! Erich has been featured in The New York Times, People, Kiplinger, Food & Wine, and DETAILS, as well as on Live with Kelly and Ryan, Food Network, and The Cooking Channel. Silverstein opened his first brick-and-mortar restaurant, The Peached Tortilla, in Visit Austin, Texas in 2014 (named by The New York Times as “One of the Five Places to Go in Austin”). In 2016, Silverstein opened Peached Social House, a one-of-a-kind event and catering space, and in 2018, he opened The Peached Tortilla’s first fast-casual restaurant in Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Last, but certainly not least we welcome in studio Amato Bros. Restaurant – Bar – Deli & Catering in Oaklyn, New Jersey Haddon Township. Amato Broswas my Best of South Jersey pick for cheesesteak on Dining on a Dime cheesesteak throwdown episode and the famous Philadelphia Cheesesteak Adventure man himself James Pappas said that their cheesesteaks were amazing. They have South Philly roots now planted in South Jersey and an interesting story to tell of a rise and fall and glorious rise again of their original location along with serving some of the tastiest sandwiches around. We can’t wait!

You say you STILL NEED MORE!!! Don’t forget we still have our regular weekly segments from Courier-Post nightlife correspondent and The New York Times recognized for Blog Eating in SJ, John Howard-Fusco for his news of the week and please remember that John’s book “A Culinary History of Cape May: Salt Oysters, Beach Plums & Cabernet Franc” from Arcadia Publishing The History Press is available, Chef Barbie Marshall who is a Chef Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen Season 10 finalist, appeared on Season 17 of FOX Hell’s Kitchen #AllStars, as well named Pennsylvania’s most influential chef by Cooking Light will delight us with her tip of the week, and a joke of the week from legendary joke teller Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling of The Howard Stern Show fame and his autobiography “The Joke Man: Bow to Stern” from Post Hill Press is available for purchase on Amazon.com.D & L Coffee Services Inc. and Bluejeanfood.com hope you will use the TuneIn app to listen worldwide or also catch Small Bites Radio syndicated on KGTK 920AM, KITZ 1400AM, KSBN 1230AM, KBNP 1410AM, iHeartRadio, Salem Radio Network, ScyNet Radio, Stitcher Radio, PodOmatic, Indie Philly Radio, Player FM, iTunes, and TryThisDish Radio which is the only independently owned and operated international chef-driven foodie and lifestyle radio network in the world.

D & L Coffee Services has an expert staff of highly qualified, certified, and experienced office, technical, and sales personnel. D & L Coffee Services are able to provide your business, home, or special event the absolute best from the beans they sell, vendors they work with, Italian delicacies available for delivery, catering on-site for any sized affair, hands-on barista training, equipment available for purchase, and maintenance/repair services for your espresso and coffee machines. You can stop by their warehouse at 7000 HOLSTEIN AVE, SUITE 3, Philadelphia, PA 19153 during business hours or call the office at 215-365-5521 for an appointment, consultation, or any questions. Also be sure to tune in at 5pm for Dining On A Dime’s 50th episode party.

Pirate Crab – Voorhees Township, NJ

Pirate Crab – Voorhees Township, NJ

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Pirate Crab is a restaurant within a restaurant as you have to enter in the doors of OkiMaki Sushi Burrito and walk to the rear of Oki Maki to get to the hostess of Pirate Crab to be seated there. It’s an interesting concept and two very different crowds of who is walking through the doors for what. I had the shrimp with head on and crawfish boil with the pirate sauce that includes potatoes, corn, and sausage. This is a messy meal, but it was enjoyable and tasty. The presentation could use a little assistance as they serve you your meal in a plastic bag. Prices are reasonable and competitive for seafood, but not budget by any means.