Food & Drink
Vietnamese Traditions Lead to the American Dream
One family's struggle becomes an authentic Vietnamese trifecta
DIY: Vietnamese Summer Rolls
This versatile and simple Vietnamese dish makes for a great snack or appetizer. Be creative with the fillings.
Banh Mi? Banh U!
A Vietnamese Hoagie that gives a Philly Cheesesteak a run for its money.
Don't Yuck My Yum!
Brussels sprouts conjure up memories of the leftover overcooked greens, which seemed more conducive to pushing around on your plate than actually digesting.
2011 Trends, The Year Of:
Winning Wiener Call them haute dogs or a foodie’s frank, the oldest ballpark staple makes its way to restaurant stovetops this year.
1934 Yummy Awards
Joke Issue Most Non–Liquidy: Evaporated Milk Longest Walk on the Wild Side: Wild Cherry Life Savers King of Carbonation: Royal Crown Cola Fudgiest: Carvel Ice Cream Most Glamorous: Ritz Crackers
Drink Of The Week: Whiskey Toddy
Joke Issue: Now that Prohibition is FINALLY over (it’s about time, you horrid, fun–hating imbeciles), we can kick back with a nice pick–me–up. Ingredients: 1 tsp.
Breadlines Are Not Just For Squares
Joke Issue: Times are tough. Food is expensive and we’re all hungry. Follow these simple rules to get the most out of your local breadlines so your family can stop eating potatoes for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
From Eleanor's Kitchen To Your Stomach
By Linus Breadman Street: Eleanor, this Jell–O salad is simply magnificent. What’s in it? Eleanor Roosevelt: Lemon Jell–O, canned pineapple, carrots, mayonnaise and chopped walnuts.
Recipe Of The Week: Galaktoboureko
This family recipe shows how to make a cheap, easy and delicious version of the traditional Greek custard pie.
Review: Jet Wine Bar
Within 24 hours of reopening the South Street Bridge, archaeologist Jill Weber gave West Philadelphians an intoxicating incentive to test the new pavement.
Review: Village Belle
Though it’s a bit of a trek from campus, Village Belle is worth an excursion to Front Street in Queen Village for its lovely atmosphere and solid fare.
The Best I Ever Ate!
Penn’s self–appointed foodies describe in great detail the most decadent, mouth–watering meals they've ever feasted on in Philly. The Dish: Lemon Cupcake ($3) The Place: Philly Cupcake (1132 Chestnut St.) The lemon cupcake from Philly Cupcake is the closest I’ve come to finding cupcake perfection in Philly.
Make Me A Match, Part Deux
Jim Santel is a junior English major from St. Louis. He recently transferred from The University of Chicago.
Drink Of The Week: Apple Pie Shots
Turn this fall dessert into an alcoholic lip–smacker Ingredients: 1/2 oz.
Recipe Of The Week: Beer Bread
No bread machine, no leaving the dough to rise, only four ingredients and just one hour start to finish.
Review: Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co.
When we casually stumbled down the stairs of Rittenhouse’s Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co. fresh from a sweaty stint at a stereotypical Penn–packed event, it was as though we'd traveled back in time.
Fascist Foodies: Augusto Pinochet
In an effort to demystify some of history’s most notorious dictators, we’ve decided to reveal the most relatable quality of one formidible fascist every week: his love of everyone’s favorite junk foods! It’s crustaceans all the way for this crabby coastal autocrat!
Recipe Of The Week: Old–Fashioned Chicken Soup
It’s that time of year again. The leaves are changing color. It seems as though everyone is falling prey to the malady that is the common cold.
