Small Bites for August 11, 2019

No Derek tonight, but the show must go on! And here are the stories from the past week in Philly food that were mentioned my opening segment tonight: Forsythia is a new French restaurant opening in Old City on August 23rd. This is the new project from Chef Christopher Kearse from Will BYOB. The menu … Continue reading Small Bites for August 11, 2019

Friday Foodstuffs for August 2, 2019

Cheesesteak cheesecake??? Pizza topped the peas??? Mustard ice cream??? Say what you will about social media, but at least it brings attention to these mangled mashups. As a famous movie once said, just because we can do something does not mean we should. You gotta know when to keep your cheesecakes and your cheesesteaks separate. … Continue reading Friday Foodstuffs for August 2, 2019

Koi in Brick is Coming to Toms River

Koi is getting a bigger pond. The Japanese/Chinese/Thai behemoth that took an old Denny's on Brick Boulevard and made it a happy happy place for tricked-out sushi rolls and other culinary delights is opening a second Ocean County location. I had been noticing banners for a place called Koi the was coming soon to the … Continue reading Koi in Brick is Coming to Toms River

Eating, Drinking and Cooking in South Jersey This Weekend (7/26-28)

So, how about that post yesterday? If you followed it, you'll know that this is the second-to-last weekend roundup before we drop this weekly report exclusively into our subscriber's inboxes. But for now, feast your eyes on what's happening this weekend! We've already mentioned Collingswood Farm Fresh Restaurant Week, which ends on Friday. We mentioned … Continue reading Eating, Drinking and Cooking in South Jersey This Weekend (7/26-28)

Back to School…Cooking School, That Is

It's too soon..it's just too soon. This past week, we brought our little daughter Lizzie for her preschool orientation. She loved her little class, the toys, and the teacher. In fact, she loved it so much that she pitched a crying fit when we had to leave. When did our little girly girl get big … Continue reading Back to School…Cooking School, That Is