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  1. Oktoberfest Beer Dinner with Manor Hill Brewery , being held at Fishnet, 10-23-18 $55/ 4 courses Its been a couple years since I have visited my good friend @Ferhat Yalcin. Perhaps it is time to make a trip to College Park.
  2. If you are interested in chatting with Joe Beddia, he will be signing his book, Pizza Camp, at Midtown Book Scholar in Harrisburg, Pa. It will take place this Saturday at around 1pm.
  3. "Early look at Vernick Coffee Bar at new Comcast tower" , Michael Klein, The Inquirer, 9-25-18 I have been following the development of the the coffee bar that is soon to open to the public on Oct 19th. Employees of Comcast that are employed in the tower exclusively, have access to the bar currently, prior to their opening to the public. Lucky ducks. Later this year, according the article, Vernick Fish is scheduled to open in Spring of 2019, along with the opening of the Four Seasons as well. Vernick happens to be one of the more difficult reservations to secure, unless you want to dine at 10. Has anyone dined recently at the Vernick? If so what do you recommend? I may plan an outing in Philly to include both breakfast at Vernick Coffee, then a dinner later at Vernick.
  4. "At Hampden's Full Circle Artisan Palace, a doughnut maker plays by different rules," by Anna Muckerman & Hallie Miller, Baltimore Sun 10-9-18 I have been here on numerous occasions, and would often scratch my head on the offerings. In the same breath I say that, everyone one of the donuts I tried were extraordinary. I have yet to make it there before the #hotwing doughnut manages to sell out. You read that right, Hot Wing. They also make a SEC, Scrapple, Egg & Cheese, as well. The one that won me over was the "Berger" doughnut, which obviously pays homage to the local fav, Berger Cookies. The challenge here is trying to get there before they sell out for the day. If you are in Hampden, I highly suggest a visit to Full Circle. #hotwing #queening, kat
  5. Downtown Inc Announces New Downtown York Brand: 'Historically Edgy' , Press release by Silas Chamberlain, CEO of Downtown York, 10-8-18. Everyone has a story to tell. Consider listening to ours by exploring York, Pa. #pursueyourhappiness, kat
  6. In the time I have been exploring Lancaster's dining scene there happens to be a diverse map of types of cuisine, with the exception of one, Korean. There is Trinidadian, Nepalese, Tibetan, Burmese, Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, Peruvian, Dominican, Mexican, Ethiopian, Lebanese, and several more. There is one spot on Queen St, Onions, that is cash only, that serves Korean BBQ and other specialties. The one Korean cafe in all of Lancaster. There certainly is a demand for it, but how does one campaign for more places like this to open up. It would be a dream come true if a full service Korean BBQ were to open up in Lancaster. Any one, any one?
  7. I was unsure where to post this, so @DonRocks please move it where you feel it is appropriate. We are always on point to recommend places to eat as well as books to read, and on several occasions we'll link to an article to reference a current event or opening of a restaurant. I read this piece by Michelle Zauner in the New Yorker, and it is the most moving written work I have read. "Crying in the H Mart " , written by Michelle Zauner, published on August 20, 2018 is a must read. Take a moment to read it, and let me know your thoughts. Sobbing, kat
  8. Does anyone have experience baking gluten free desserts? I want to be able to bake a fruit crisp with almond flour, but am not sure of the swap out measurement from wheat flour to almond and/or coconut flour? Help!
  9. Book Tour stop at GW Lisner Auditorium on Tuesday, October 23rd at 7 pm, $40 Tickets go on sale Sept 28th at 10 am.
  10. Has anyone read "Hillbilly Elegy" yet? and would anyone be interested in having a "virtual" discussion about it? I don't read nearly enough as I should, and will be frequenting the local library more often. I could certainly use less of TV and media time.
  11. Marc Vetri was in town a couple days ago , signing his new book, Mastering Pizza: The Art and Practice of Handmade Pizza, Focaccia, and Calzone at Pizzeria Vetri in the District. I asked if they are planning on hosting the late night pizza class, and the rep from PV said they are planning one for the month of November. Please follow Pizzeria Vetri page for follow up on the event. I will post details as I learn of them.
  12. The cheesesteak is probably the most recognized food association to Philly. Pat's King of Steaks ( I won't even begin to tackle who wears the crown for best Cheesesteak) Although, I truly think the roast pork at Tommy Dinic's is the unofficial regional favorite of the city of Brotherly Love.
  13. I had worked for Chef for a few years, and in that time Chef has never actively advertised specials that are offered at the restaurant. The only specials that were featured, not promoted mind you, were wine dinners as well as holiday menus. I will conclude, it being my opinion, that the 3 for 30 offer is presented as a courtesy to guests to take advantage of the menu's offerings at the bar, rather than a deal to lure in customers.
  14. Charm City Night Market: A Love Letter by Leandro Legera, published on Foodnomad.net 9/25/18 I’m still reeling from the feelings I had attending this event. Leandro sums it up perfectly in his tribute. My only regret is that I didn’t get more chances to interact with more of the attendees to get their feedback. I especially enjoyed the presense of various generations that attended the event. I often think of my Grandma, and how she would have loved to celebrate Charm City Night Market. Celebrate, kat
  15. Charm City Night Market was a success. I arrived a bit later in the evening, and the crowds of people in that part of town, blew my mind. Hopefully this will be the an annual celebration of diversity in the city of Baltimore, as well as reviving Chinatown.
  16. I checked the website, and there is no mention of the 3 course/$30 offer at the bar, but what is mentioned on the menu is the Chef's tasting for $70, offered in the dining room. Perhaps if this tidbit was added to the website, more people would be informed. And then again, maybe it's a deliberate omission so that guests will seek it out. I know it has been mentioned on social media several times about what a great deal the bar prefix is, but sometimes diners don't always follow it. Being that I frequently dine solo, I usually always opt to dine at the bar when I am in town. The setting of the bar is actually what I prefer. It gives me a chance to chat with the bar tender, and receive tips on other favorable places to dine in the city.
  17. Is anyone from this forum interested in joining me on Sept 28 for the After Dark pop up at CHiKo? I hear Jamie Bissonette from Little Donkey (Boston) will be slinging deliciousness in the kitchen that evening. I went solo last time, but thought I would give a shout out on the forum if anyone was interested in possibly joining me. Shoot me a message, or post to this thread. Thanks!
  18. I'd like to take a moment and personally welcome you to the forum. I hope your reservation about posting due to "lack" of eating out doesn't deter you from contributing to this platform. There are many different topics here that are here for you to chime in. The appeal of this forum, in my opinion, is all of the different takes on food and culture that are discussed. Although at times, some may take their view a bit too passionately, no one is wrong. So welcome, and I encourage you to post, and post often, and tell a friend.
  19. don't even get me started on the inedible 'punkin "flavored" crap. I think at this point, companies are in a race to create the most ridiculous concoction.
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