I worked at Philadelphia last December here. I went back there awhile ago during its coldest time and packed on loads of pounds. After coming back I had to tone down my eating habit to get back in shape. Now finally I feel comfortable posting those food exploits. During my stays in Philly, it was […]
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January 14, 2010
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Zahav (Philadelphia)
By Freda in 11: Philadelphia, Favorite Food EntriesWhile researching for places to go, I found Zahav, a Middle Eastern tapas place. They have a $36 tasting menu, in which you chose one item per categories: Salad/Hummus, Dairy, Meat, Grilled over Coal, and Dessert. Mouth watered already? You bet! Heavy snowfall couldn’t stop me from walking few blocks. When I arrived, I had […]
Tags: Lamb, Middle Eastern, Prix fixe
January 12, 2010
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Amada (Philadelphia)
By Freda in 11: PhiladelphiaAfter I went to Iron Chef Jose Garces‘s Cantonese/Peruvian fusion place Chifa, I went to try his flagship tapas place Amada. It is located at the heart of the tourist area, and it’s crazily packed. I managed to grab the last seat at the bar. The interior is dark and busy I got the sangria […]
Tags: Tapas
January 7, 2010
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Kanella (Philadelphia)
By Freda in 11: Philadelphia, Favorite Food EntriesAnother thing I notice about Philly downtown is that it is full of either BYOBs, or wine bars. I found Kanella, a Greek Cypriot restaurant at the Washinging Square area. The menu sounds different from the usual Greek flair, and its small, lovely Greek Island rustic-ness had me sold. The place is PACKED (despite my photo) […]
Tags: Greek, Mediterranean
