Food & Drink
Philly's Ultimate Outdoor Dining Destination
Jamaican Jerk Hut 1436 South Street (215) 545-8644 Take one step into the back garden of South Street's Jamaican Jerk Hut, and you will be transported to a Caribbean oasis (or at least, the closest thing to it that autumn in Philadelphia can offer), where patrons dine on Island Time.
Root for it
Christopher Hora, executive chef and owner of Root, is one of the most well-traveled people I have ever met.
Recipe of the Week
This spicy version of lentil soup builds on a classic comfort food and makes for a great fall meal. To make it vegetarian, leave out the turkey sausage and use vegetable broth. Ingredients: 2 « cups lentils (1 package) 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (1 box) 2 cups water 1 red onion 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 apples 1 package turkey sausage 4 cloves garlic _ cup raisins 2 tablespoons garam masala (Indian spice mixture, sold at Fresh Grocer in the ethnic food section) 1 can coconut milk (also sold in the ethnic food section) Salt and pepper Directions: Pour lentils, broth and water into a large pot, and cover tightly with a lid.
Drink of the Week
A recap of summer's best happy hour Every Wednesday this summer, Philadelphia filled its streets with a massive happy hour known as Center City Sips.
This Just In: New Eateries on Campus
Hummus Location: 3941 Walnut Dish to try: chicken kebab sandwich Upside: convenient location, good lunch spot Downside: you'll reek of garlic for days, you can find better and cheaper hummus at Magic Carpet Cream & Sugar Location: 4004 Spruce Treats to try: coffee, cannolis Upside: nostalgic candy shop atmosphere Downside: no seating Reel Scoops Location: Houston Hall Flavor to try: cookie dough Upside: ice cream and movies together at last Downside: limited DVDs on display, no Scoop DeVille mix-ins
Books & Movies Foodies Will Love
If you find yourself going through Food & Drink withdrawal this summer, curl up with a delectable cinematic delight or a scrumptious serving of literature to get you through the hazy, lazy days.
Les Cuisines Fran‡aises de Philadelphie
Frog legs, snails and stinky cheeses. I know that sounds gross, but growing up as an American in Paris, I also know that these oddities are delicious.
Drinks of the Week
As the spring term comes to a close, the books disappear and the party begins. In the real world, people celebrate with champagne.
Recipes of the Week: New South Barbecue
In my family, summer wouldn't be summer unless we gathered everyone - cousins and all - for a mid-summer barbecue.
Cookbook Review
Off-campus living has its perks; among them, the opportunity to try out the adult lifestyle while still playing flip cup on the dining room table.
Corkscrewed: A Tale of a Wine Bar Gone Wrong
Vintage Wine Bar & Bistro 129 S. 13th Street (215) 922-3095 The chandelier caught our eye immediately.
A Little Bit of Everything
City Food Tours www.cityfoodtours.com Looking for a new way to experience the fine cuisine Philadelphia has to offer?
Recipe of the Week
Ingredients: 1 lb carrots, peeled 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 1 tsp salt 2 tsp cumin « tsp red pepper flakes (use more or less, depending on your spiciness tolerance) 4 tablespoons lemon juice « cup orange juice Directions: Use a cheese grater to shred the carrots (or just chop them up really small) and put them aside in a bowl.
Old McDonald Had a Bar
Snackbar 235 S. 20th Street (215) 545-5665 As a senior, I've been working my way through Philadelphia's epicurean delights for four years now, and I think I've gone to practically every Italian BYO, Steven Starr and "best cheesesteak" contender in the city.
Drink of the Week
SANGRIA . because tapas just aren't the same without it. Ingredients: 1 bottle Spanish red wine or merlot 1 large can frozen limeade 1 cup amber rum 1/2 cup Peach Schnapps or Grand Marnier 2 cups mango, passion fruit or guava juice 1 blood orange 1 lime 1 lemon 2 nectarines or peaches 1/2 cup sugar Directions: Remove limeade from the freezer to defrost.
So Yum
Sonam 223 South Street (215) 922-3092 An underground tapas joint, Sonam's Zen-infused music and funky modern ambiance provide for an unconventional BYO experience.
Best Addition to Penn's Dining Scene
The flatbreads hold prime real estate in Houston Hall. Displayed prominently behind the glass or cooking to crispy precision in the wood-burning oven, they are by far the most visually appealing option in Houston; monochromatic Indian fare from the Caf
Featured Restaurant: Marigold Kitchen
Marigold Kitchen sits in a charming converted Queen Anne-style row home at 45th and Larchwood. Inside its welcoming exterior lies claret- colored walls adorned with a minimum of artwork, exposed ductwork, and rustic wood trim.
"The Best Recipe I've Ever Tasted"
The key to making good banana bread is large, firm bananas. Wrap them first in a dish cloth and then in a plastic bag; then store the bananas in a dark, cool place for up to two weeks.
