Food mashups and food fusion are nothing new, but one unique new place to open in Northeast Philly will combine the culinary delights of Vietnam and Mexico in its creations. The name, Phởrria, is a mashup of two popular dishes featured in each cuisine. Phở or pho is a Vietnamese soup dish consisting of broth, … Continue reading
In a sign we’re returning to normalcy, Le Viet, a Vietnamese restaurant located at 1019 South 11th Street in South Philadelphia, has resumed lunch service, which had been paused during the pandemic. The announcement was made with an amusing video on its Instagram page. The restaurant, located near the Italian Market, offers a variety of … Continue reading
I have loved featuring the lesser-known women of the Philadelphia food scene. I hope you have enjoyed learning about them as much as I have enjoyed featuring them. I hope you will give them your support. Over the past few months, I have seen the name Angie’s Vietnamese Cuisine more and more cross my radar. … Continue reading
Saigon Noodle Bar, a Vietnamese restaurant operated by Chuong Le is now open for business in the MARKET located at 8221 Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania (behind the Chestnut Hill Hotel, parking available on East Southampton Avenue). Hours of operation include Wednesday-Sunday 11am-8pm. Saigon Noodle Bar specializes in Pho (pronounced fuh) and is most known for … Continue reading
Hey folks! I tweeted to see if anybody would be interested in meeting up in BV/QV/EPX area for a monthly meet & eat gathering & several responded they would be interested, so I thought what better way than to kick off South Philly Foodies than with a Washington Avenue staple: PHO! More info and RSVP … Continue reading
OK, that was a pretty lame subject line. And I realize that I am very far behind on my burger reviews. But move over burgers, I have a NEW obsession: Bánh mì! Bánh mì photo compliments of Taste on Tour Ever since moving to the Italian Market in May, I am not only close to … Continue reading
As a HUGE fan of Vietnam in Chinatown, I was ecstatic to learn that the Lai Family was opening up a satellite restaurant two blocks from my apartment in West Philadelphia. Vietnam Cafe does not offer as many dishes as the one in Chinatown, but in my opinion, that’s GREAT! The items on the menu … Continue reading
