Copyright 2009 http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/around-town/food-drink en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:28:03 -0500 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:28:03 -0500 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/around-town/food-drink/Giving-Thanks-for-Delicious-Desserts-69989657.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0500 Martha Stewart’s recipe that will have your guests asking for seconds -- and thirds. ]]> http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/pie112.jpg
Thanksgiving's all about, well, being thankful. And although we're thankful for many things, these desserts really have us loving the holiday.

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Philly’s Jose Garces is one of the two final contestants on the Food Network’s “The Next Iron Chef.”

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Today the New Yorker drops its annual Food Issue, and included therein is Lunch with M., a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse at the life of a Michelin Guide restaurant "inspector" ("reviewer" or "critic" in the parlance of...

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It's expensive to go green, but perhaps worth it to eat locally grown organic cuisine in Dinosaur Hall.

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Including all-you-can-eat sushi for $24.95!

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Get everything from a $5 meal complete with steak to 40 percent off entrees. Yum, yum, yum!

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Don't have post-work plans Thursday? Well, now you do, thanks to Bourbon Blue and Sam Adams

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T.G.I. Friday's is now offering diners a very special deal. Eight of their delicious appetizers will be half-price every day after 4 p.m.

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Bon Appetit is holding a bake-off -- a virtual one, that is -- and they're offering some great prizes.

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Sonic, the fast food chain reminiscent of the Jetson's house, is now in Philly.

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It's back -- the Turkey Bowl has landed again at Wawa.

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Forget being scared this Friday the 13th -- head to McGillin's for some drinks, karaoke and maybe even some good luck.

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Just look for the parade of Rockys wearing gold and black "Italian Stallion" robes.

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Center City cheesesteak makers Jake's Cheesteak invited Aditi Roy to be a judge in their "Name Your Steak" competition. Steak lovers were invited to send in their own recipes -- five of whom were...

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If you are sick of not being able to enjoy a sit-down lunch during your long days in the office, head to Varga Bar for a 30-minute "Speed Lunch."

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This year hundreds of Easton families could need to start looking elsewhere for food.

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The series with Danny DeVito made a good location call.

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Hey, New York, you can get away with calling Jon Gosselin a Top 10 jerk, but fugghedabout the restaurant owner.

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Earn a free burrito by dressing up as one this Halloween.

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A Philadelphia restaurant makes a World Series bet with a New York one.

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At the Hotel Palomar's Square 1682 restaurant, you can enjoy more than chic surroundings and delicious food because they just introduced two happy hours deals.

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The whole point of trick-or-treating is to get treats that you normally would not eat at home. So if you don’t want to be labeled as ”the house that hands out crappy candy” better lay-off these...

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The Phillies are in the World Series for the second year in a row so that means it's party time! Not sure what to serve? Try these quick and easy recipes that are sure to be a hit.

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On Monday, more than 5,000 KFCs will serve up the third round of free grilled chicken in six months, and this time the company promises to hand out poultry pieces and not rainchecks.

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The foods of fall are bountiful and tasty, and they’re good for more than just eating.

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When you're in the mood for a creepy cocktail, these recipes should help fill up your cauldron.

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The Philadelphia-based magazine is hosting a series of special events for beer lovers.

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So you’re heading out to see the Phillies this weekend? If you’re smart you can save a lot of money by checking out several bar specials across the city. There’s nothing better than Phillies game on Friday.

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"The Next Iron Chef" contestant is cooking for you -- at all four of his restaurants -- for one food-filled night.

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The steakhouse is offering drinks and appetizers for the low, low price of $7.17.

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It?s National Pretzel Month and your favorite pretzel bakers showed up at the National Constitution Center last Friday. Especially the Phillies, Eagles and Sixers Pretzels caught a lot of attention.

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Wet, windy weather is bad for grapes on the vine -- which means a rush to finish the harvest ahead of Tuesday's storm.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/around-town/food-drink/Putting_Fried_Butter_to_the_Taste_Test_Dallas-Fort_Worth.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:55:45 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/friedbutter_640x480.jpg
Fried butter may not sound good to you but it's a huge hit at the State Fair of Texas.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/around-town/food-drink/Cocktail-Spill-May-Not-be-Chef-Garces-Only-NYC-Moment-63963577.html Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:06:55 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/jose.jpg
If he wins the Next Iron Chef, Jose Garces has a plan for NYC.

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The Henley Wine Festival for Cancer Program is open to the public starting at noon, and it's going on rain or shine.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local-beat/Ho-Ho-Ho-Santas-Cheesy-for-Pats-63906882.html Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:00:09 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/Santa-cheesteaks.jpg
A host of Santas stop by the famed South Philly sandwich shop for cheesesteaks while on a mission of good tidings.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/around-town/food-drink/Philly-Neighborhood-Food-Week-63759497.html Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:51:14 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/Eve_restaurant.jpg
When was the last time you had a four-course meal that didn't cost you an arm and a leg? This week you can at more than 30 delicious restaurants.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/around-town/food-drink/Drink-Coasters-Can-Test-for-Date-Rape-Drugs-63822357.html Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:21:07 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/safe-texas-coaster.jpg
Drink coasters at several North Texas bars can test for substances such as GHB and ketamine.

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What do McDonald’s and the Philadelphia 76ers have in common? Nothing -- until now.

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Leave home for the comforts of home. Come check out products and gadgets galore, savor some gourmet munchies and learn how to be a wine snob.

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The “Battle of the Soft Pretzels” decides which pretzel maker puts the best twist on the traditional Philly treat.

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Want to escape reality and watch the Phillies all day? Lucky for you, sports bars all over the city are having food and drink specials Wednesday.

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Drink wine, eat Italian and shop the latest trends all while supporting a great cause at Positano Coast.

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Travel back in time with disco, 70s rock and five-courses of delicious Italian -- all provided by the same man.

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As you stuff your face, you can learn how top chefs cook their signature sandwiches too.

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Joes Garces has made it to Round 2 of Eater's Next Iron Chef City Challenge, and he's throwing a party Sunday to celebrate.

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If you like wine, read on. The price of wine is falling, thanks to a growing glut of the beloved beverage, according to worldwide experts.

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