Food & Drink
Best campus eatery to find a cute guy
As a member of the fairer sex, I admit that grabbing a burrito now and again is a definite must, though something I probably shouldn't make a habit of.
Best campus eatery to find a cute girl
I know what you're thinking. wouldn't it be Gia or Saladworks or something? I said cute girl, not ridiculously skinny girl.
Brunch Spot Flaunts Eccentricities
Carman's Country Kitchen 1301 S. 11th Street (215) 339-9613 The sign next to my table at Carman's Country Kitchen, on 11th and Wharton in South Philly, proclaimed that the eatery "put the cunt back in country." The same motto was on the side of the restaurant's pickup truck, parked on the street outside the window.
Recipe of the Week
Serve this delicious and satisfying dish for brunch, or prepare it as an easy dinner. Make sure the pan you cook with is oven-safe. Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter 1 onion 1?2 pound regular or turkey sausage 6 large eggs 1 1?2 cups milk 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme) 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, gruyere, or swiss are good choices) 5 slices sandwich bread Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees, and place oven rack in the middle position.
Where The Devil Goes On Sundays
Devil's Alley Bar and Grill 1907 Chestnut Street (215) 751-0707 With high, industrial-style ceilings, walls of exposed brick and concrete and a name to make any customer feel a little bit badass, Devil's Alley's primary role as a late-night hot spot proved pretty obvious.
EuroBrunch
Apamate 1620 South Street (215) 790-1620 As Americans, we expect Sunday brunch to consist of oversized portions of French toast, pancakes and omelets.
No Boys Allowed
I've always wanted to be the kind of girl who knows something about beer - a girl who can knock back a few with the guys or order an expensive import with confidence at Eulogy or Monks.
Cooking Club Dresses Up Student Dining
Stepping into the unofficial home of Penn's (almost) official Cooking Club would make any aspiring student chef feel slightly inadequate.
Recipe of the Week
Ingredients: 1 challah or other eggy bread (brioche) cut into 1-inch cubes 3 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 8 oz chocolate chips 3 extra ripe bananas, mashed Directions: If the challah is still soft, lightly toast it in a 350-degree oven for 5 minutes.
Drunken Noodles
Aqua Malaysian & Thai Cuisine 705 Chestnut Street (215) 928-2838 For some, the realization comes early freshman year.
Beer Milkshake
Since it was first mentioned in John Steinbeck's Cannery Row, some people just can't seem to shake the idea of a beer milkshake.
Liquidsolutions.biz
Any experienced online shopper can attest to one of the activity's preeminent perks: the continued astonishment at the fact that a cyber-life mouse click can manifest itself as a real-life package.
Monk's Cafe: The Authentic Belgian Experience
Don't let the name fool you, this caf
Recipe of the Week
This is a great way to use any cans of beer that have lingered in your fridge for far too long. Be forewarned: This recipe will not help your quest towards a swimsuit-ready body, so maybe save it for after spring break. Ingredients: 1 cup beer, any type 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup chopped, fresh herbs (parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme are good choices, and carry Paul Simon's stamp of approval) 1 tsp salt 1?2 tsp black pepper 1 whole chicken, 3-4 pounds 1 1?2 cups dried bread crumbs Directions: Go to www.videojug.com/film/how-to-quarter-a-chicken and learn how to quarter a chicken.
Allegro Beer Tasting
For many of us, beer is something you find in kegs and drink out of red plastic cups. To some, it's the beverage you sip casually over cigars and pretentious conversation.
Razz Beer Float
I was eight when I had my first root beer float. Granted, that was a little late in life, however things move slower in England.
Dining on X Dollars Per Day
$10 For breakfast, schlep over to Einstein's for a toasted bagel with some schmear (for all the non-Jews, this is flavored cream cheese), which will run $2.39.
Bartending 101
Handle of vodka: $25. Bartending kit and manual: $50. New shirt that shows off your boobs so you make more tips when you shake your martinis: $48.
Drink of the Week
1979 Pedro Ximenez Gran Reserva Mahogany on Walnut 1524 Walnut Street (215) 732-3982 If you are looking for a bar experience unlike any other, look no further than Mahogany on Walnut.
