As I mentioned in my previous post, Philadelphia's Center City District is hosting a restaurant week where a three-course lunch cost $20 and a three-course dinner cost $35. This was a great chance for me to try out a new restaurant without having to break the bank. Food events like this are especially helpful to recent college grads who have yet to find employment...an example would be me. Anywho! I made a reservation to eat lunch at Max Brenner Chocolate by the Bald Man with my boyfriend and another couple.
Once you enter the restaurant, there was a chocolate shop on the right where they sold their chocolates, hug-mugs, and any chocolate related souvenir they could think of. I really liked how they designed the place because it felt as if we were in a chocolate factory. To me, it was a bit of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory mixed with Alice in Wonderland. You'll see what I mean about the Alice in Wonderland part later on in this post.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Guess what? Philadelphia Restaurant Week - Center City District
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| Philadelphia Restaurant Week - Center City District Flyer from Opentable.com |
Hello everyone! I apologize for the long and unexpected hiatus from this blog. Lots of things happened since the last time I updated. During the last year or so, I had to put my focus on my final 5 terms of college and yes, there wasn't a lot of break time. My senior year wasn't too bad, but I'm glad I'm finished with homework, exams, and projects, especially my senior project. Now that I have some time from job searching, I want to start updating this again with FOOD!
So what's this Philadelphia Restaurant Week?
Each year, restaurant week is held in Philadelphia at least once. It's an event that gives people a chance to try new restaurants and enjoy good food with some good company. The one I'm talking about will happen in the Center City district. There is a list of participating restaurants in that specific district that will be offering lunch and dinner deals for about two weeks. The lunch cost $20 whereas dinner is $35. Each deal includes an appetizer, entree, and dessert. The event will be held from September 15-20 & 22-27. Please note that there are no deals on either Saturdays. I highly suggest making a reservation either via phone or www.opentable.com to ensure a table for you and your party, since some of these restaurants are extremely popular and may be fully booked. Check out the list of participating restaurants here:
http://www.centercityphila.org/life/RWRestaurants.php
There's also a contest that they're holding where you can win a dinner for a year.
Enter now at: http://www.centercityphila.org/life/RWContest.php
Stay tuned for some new food posts soon!
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Maru Global turns Tokio Global
Remember my post on takoyaki from Maru Global?
If not, you can check it out here: 1st Takoyaki Place in Philly: Maru Global
For those that don't know what takoyaki is, here's a quick explanation:
It's a popular ball-shaped dumpling that's typically filled with octopus. It originated in Japan as a street food sold by vendors, and now it can be found in Philadelphia!
Maru Global started out at on 10th Street between Spruce and Pine, but now they've moved to Front and Lombard Street. It's not in Center City anymore, so it might be a bit harder for you to access. But there are some perks to the area! I went last night for dinner with the boyfriend and we had a great time! ;]
Sadly, due to my low quality camera on the Ipod, I couldn't take any good pictures at night. But I'll take some next time I go when the lights are still out, and I'll post it up here.
If not, you can check it out here: 1st Takoyaki Place in Philly: Maru Global
For those that don't know what takoyaki is, here's a quick explanation:
It's a popular ball-shaped dumpling that's typically filled with octopus. It originated in Japan as a street food sold by vendors, and now it can be found in Philadelphia! Maru Global started out at on 10th Street between Spruce and Pine, but now they've moved to Front and Lombard Street. It's not in Center City anymore, so it might be a bit harder for you to access. But there are some perks to the area! I went last night for dinner with the boyfriend and we had a great time! ;]
Sadly, due to my low quality camera on the Ipod, I couldn't take any good pictures at night. But I'll take some next time I go when the lights are still out, and I'll post it up here.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
A Day Trip to New York
Hello everyone! It's been quite hectic after co-op started for me, but I finally found some time to post!
Last month (September 2011), I had the chance to go to New York for a day trip, and here's what I was introduced to while I visited St. Marks in East Village. This particular area has lots of Japanese shops, so I was super excited to go and explore :]
1) Otafuku
236 E. 9th Street, New York, NY 10003
This place is famous for their takoyaki! They also sell yakisoba, okinomoyaki and edamane. There is no seating in the shop because it's basically a whole in the wall. The prices range from $5-8. In my opinion, it's as close as takoyaki can get in terms of street food. To learn more about what takoyaki is and how you can find it here in Philly, check out my previous blog here.
Last month (September 2011), I had the chance to go to New York for a day trip, and here's what I was introduced to while I visited St. Marks in East Village. This particular area has lots of Japanese shops, so I was super excited to go and explore :]
1) Otafuku
236 E. 9th Street, New York, NY 10003
This place is famous for their takoyaki! They also sell yakisoba, okinomoyaki and edamane. There is no seating in the shop because it's basically a whole in the wall. The prices range from $5-8. In my opinion, it's as close as takoyaki can get in terms of street food. To learn more about what takoyaki is and how you can find it here in Philly, check out my previous blog here.
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