Chris Shimer, 36, had a fantastic career as an electrical engineer at a nuclear power plant. He rose through the ranks into supervisory and managerial positions. But after nearly 15 years, something wasn’t sitting right with him. He felt the encroachment of burnout from working all of the time and knew something had to change. … Continue reading
Nick Filet, the first-ever filet mignon sandwich restaurant, announced today the grand opening of its first franchise location in Wayne, Pennsylvania, is set for Friday, December 18 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony starting at 10:30 a.m. Owned by Brandon Howell, the franchise is located at 313 E. Lancaster Avenue in the Wayne Square Shopping Center. Nick … Continue reading
Jersey Fresh tomatoes are a joy of the summer season. In fact, I don’t think I look forward to anything as much as I do tomato season. Jersey tomatoes are the absolute best. They truly do not get any better than they do right now! Just tonight, I picked up a couple plump beauties at my local … Continue reading
Pickle sandwich lovers rejoice! After many months of pickle pop-ups at The Square Meal in Oaklyn, Elsie’s new grab & go brick and mortar opens this Friday, February 15th at 803 White Horse Pike in Haddon Township, NJ. They’ll be offering free pickle shots all day, too. I became an instant fan when I tried … Continue reading
Welcome visitors from Thrillist and other sources. This is an article I wrote about Elsie’s Pickle Sandwiches before it went viral. I was one of the first to try them and I instantly knew they’d be a hit. They really are fabulous! Elsie’s, formerly Elsie’s Down the Shore, may not have invented the pickle sandwich, but they’re … Continue reading
UPDATE: You may have seen, but DiPascale’s did not win. Congrats to Linden Italian Market! You may have seen Dietz & Watson’s Real Philly Deli campaign showcasing local delis. A local company giving mad local love always warms my heart. I was thrilled to see DiPascale’s in Pennsauken Township, NJ make it into the Top 4. I shop there on a … Continue reading
Eagles pride is at an all-time high right now. Restaurants, eateries, and other food based businesses are going all-out with Eagles inspired grub. Stockyard Sandwich Co.’s ambitious sandwich creation is guaranteed to top them all. The JägerMonster is a beast of a sandwich with a South Philly roll base and includes the following: Braised beef Jägermeister BBQ Pulled Pork House-Made … Continue reading
Jake’s Sandwich Board is excited to announce the return of Philadelphia’s favorite holiday sandwich – The Turducken Sandwich. Starting November 1st through Thanksgiving (for the 7th year in a row). The Turducken Sandwich at JSB starts with a fresh-baked Carangi roll smothered in cranberry spread, a layer of apple-sausage stuffing, stuffed with slow-roasted, Creole-seasoned, slices of whole roasted turkey, slow roasted … Continue reading
Just in time for National Sandwich Day, Luke’s Lobster is introducing the all-new Crab Grilled Cheese ($10) and bringing back the beloved Lobster Grilled Cheese ($13). The fresh and hearty Tail & Kale Salad ($15) will also be welcomed back on the menu to replace the summer Wild Blue Salad. Luke’s Lobster Philadelphia is located at 130 … Continue reading
Pomegranates Cafe in the National Museum of American Jewish History (101 South Independence Mall East) is offering a free beverage with the purchase of any sandwich today in celebration of National Sandwich Day. They just started offering made-to-order grilled cheese sandwiches, along with fresh bagels and PB&J’s. And you don’t need to pay Museum admission to … Continue reading
