BEEF & BUNS

PRIMO HOAGIES (NE PHILA location)

2011-12-30T15:00:00.001-05:00

NE Phila Store (Welsh Rd.)

Party Tray

The "Whacked"

The "Whacked" upside down

The "Whacked" closed

So were at an event and they had a tray of hoagies from Primos. Who am I

to pass up free food and no less hoagies from Primos. Always heard great things

about them but never tried them. Shit ya these are good. Nice selection

of different flavors and all very fresh. The rolls were superb.

So a few days later I said to myself, Self, what else is good there?

So I peruse the menu and the "Whacked" jumped right out. Great name,

so how could it not be awesome. Right? Right! This was outstanding.

Same awesome roll as before but this was something special.

Freshly cooked and lightly breaded chicken cutlets layered under

some seriously sharp "it will stab you in the throat" tasty ass provolone.

On that it's got Pesto & Bruschetta to amplify the shit out of the flavors.

I was like a chicken orgy of gangbanging flavors in my mouth.

I only wish I knew how good this little chicky bitch was sooner.

Now this tasty morsel is going to be partying hard in my mouth more

often. Get some STAT!

2417 Welsh Road
Philadelphia, PA 19114

(215) 677-3888

http://primohoagies.com/main/?page_id=280

FEDERAL DONUTS

2011-10-31T20:44:00.002-04:00

Honey Almond

After a long awaited and much talked about, Federal Donuts finally opened.

I have been hearing so much about this place even before the doors opened

so how could I not try a donut. Right? Well that was not even close to worth it.

They had a small assortment of donuts? Which is bizarre since it is a "donut" shop

that serves Korean fried chicken (I didn't try it). So we got the only one that

remotely sounded good. They key word is sounded good. A greasy ring of

over hyped smoke blown up my asshole and blown back in my face.

The cake was very greasy tasting, not a good sign. At $2.00 for a small fucking

ring of grease, I would avoid this donut like I would

avoid a crack-whore giving out freebies.

Your better off getting a box of tastykakes at least you won't feel violated at the price

and quality. I don't know what all the fuckin hipster babble is all about.

http://federaldonuts.com/

BOARDWALK FRESH BURGERS & FRIES

2011-10-11T14:43:00.000-04:00

New Huntingdon Valley, PA Location

menu back

menu front

small fries

Double cheeseburger

lettuce,tomato,bacon,fried onions and pickles

same burger, another view

So I am reading some guy flaming some other burger place on facebook

and he mentions how good Boardwalk fresh burgers and fries is.

Name doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, but it's to the point and self explanatory.

So since I never heard of it, I checked out the website.

I see they are just opened in H.V. and giving away FREE burgers.

Now you really got my attention. So I call up my buddies and tell them and we

head over there for some free meat. Who doesn't like free meat in your mouth?

I sure do.

The place is clean. As it should be, it just opened.
Lots of staff on hand to tackle the large turn out. Inside smelled good.

Smells like free meat. MMMMMMM.

My number gets called quickly and rip open the bag to revel it all.

Now the fries were very good. Perfectly salted and cooked. Maybe not in abundance

for the price, but tasty.

The burger was hot and fresh but lacked that beefy taste. It reminded me of

Five Guys, wrapped in foil, similar bun. But left me wanted something?

I don't think it is seasoned on the grill which might explain something.

The topping were fresh, and the cheddar was good. I just wish the

bacon was more bacony?

But a free burger it was. Still not bad.

I will have to give it another shot when I am near by.

http://www.boardwalkfreshburgersandfries.com/

WAFFLE HOUSE

2011-10-11T14:20:00.003-04:00

Parking, can't wait.

Menu, love the layout

Me waiting for food. Gimme now!

Buttered Biscuit

Regular waffle

double cheeseburger with hashbrowns

We drove a ways up just to get our Waffle House fix.

Last time we had it was on our Disney World road trip and we were

hankering for it.

It was only 45 minutes away so we figured lets go.

Not so sure on why we love it, but we do.

The waffle is perfect as it should be, considering they are the self proclaimed

House of Waffles. The hashbrowns are just they way I like em.

Crispy and slightly greasy.

They burger was not bad, but nothing worth stopping for. It was cheap and filling.

I do like the fact the kitchen is right there for all to see.

All hail the Waffle....

http://www.wafflehouse.com/

ROSSI'S BAR & GRILL

2011-08-19T14:41:00.002-04:00

ENTRANCE

ROSSI BURGER

(All bundled up)

Rossi Burger

showing a little meat

Rossi Burger

sexy side pose

Rossi Burger

Showing the pink

Whoosh. I finally after years of several attempts made it here.

I found out Rossi had an awesome burger years ago

and over time we tried to make it. The first time we stopped

by on a Sunday. Closed. Fuck!
The next time we stopped by was mid afternoon.

Lunch is from 11:30-2:30 and Dinner 5pm-10pm.

Double fuck fuck.

After a bit we gave up. It's not in a good or even remotely

good neighborhood. So the urgency left us.

Will skip forward a year.

I was reading something on Rossi's

and we were up in Oxford Valley area and the

moons were aligned and the timing was perfect.

Lets do this shit stat!

I called ahead for pick up, I was not eating in a bar

in Trenton. So I shuffled in for what I though was

going to be a quick drive by. The food wasn't ready. Shit.

I waited 10 minutes and there she was coming out

with the bag of burger. All right.

I quickly pay her only $8 for the Rossi burger & fries and

jet to the car for some food porn pictures.

Looks good, so far.

The wife tries a fry and moans, not that moan.

A disappointing kind of moan. I had to try a fry now.

It was sad. Not seasoned with any salt. Just a regular

steak fry.

I didn't come for the fries, I came for the meat.

The massive hulking meat slab looked perfect.

I grabbed the amazingly pillow soft roll

and took the first bite. Fuckshitcockdam, this

was more than I ever expected.

The American cheese was nicely

melted into this 12oz or so, wonderfully loosely packed

meat monster. Cooked to my specs of Medium and

juicy as all hell. I think I came. I for whatever reason

can not figure out how the fuck this burger came out of

this bar in a shit hole of a town.

I only wished it was a bit closer, but for safety sakes

it's a good thing it's not.

Thanks Rossi for the awesome burger sex.

http://www.rossiburger.com/

DOLCE CAFE PIZZERIA II

2011-08-06T18:23:00.004-04:00

PLAIN PIZZA

Heard about this little gem right near my homestead.

Figured we check it out, only drove by it like 10,000 times.

Smack my face with a pizza peel.This shit is awesome.

Real thin brick oven pizza in NE Philly. What?

Perfect doneness and great sauce & cheese.

Only problem is that it's so thin you'll need two pies to fill you up.

http://dolcecafephilly.com/index.html

NICK'S CHARCOAL PIT

2011-07-29T15:14:00.003-04:00

CLICK PICTURE TO ENLARGE

HOTDOG all snug in a bun

HOTDOG flaunting it's hot wiener for all to see.

PROVOLONE CHEESEBURGER

looking sexy as hell.

BURGER open up and say AHHHHH

Just eat me bitch.

I got a tip from another site on how tasty Nick's in South Philly is.

So being me and the wife were down in the area

what better time then to check it out.

My stomach was rumbling so I jaunted over to Nick's.

Nestled in a unassuming block of stores and houses,

Nick's peeked out at the corner.

We head inside for some take out. It's small inside

so not a place to eat in really. Luckily we were parked

right out front and could eat right away. I ordered a burger

& dog. You can't have one without the other, right?

Fucking right you can't. So get both.

They had everything cooking on a awesome coal grill and

it smelled divine.

They did have some tasty looking ribs and wings

smoking on the grill, but for now the

burger-dog will have to do.

I ordered the burger with just cheese and cooked medium.

It was cooked a smidgen over medium,

but it still was juicy and the coal flavor

was ridiculously perfect.

Bonus! Everything is served on an outstanding

seeded Roll from Sarcone's Bakery.

Now the dog. Again, beautiful smoky flavor and

cooked perfect. It was good, but I am a burger nut.

So the burger wins for me.

I was talking to the owner as I waited, great guy.

He really cares about your experience, so thats always

a great sign.

Stop by if your in the area for a truly tasty charcoal

burger.

Next time I need to see what else is good.

1242 Snyder Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148

(215) 271-3750

PIZZA OLYMPICS 2011

2011-07-26T12:24:00.006-04:00

ADRIANA'S PIZZERIA:

tomato spinach & white garlic- meat gnocchi

BLACKBIRD PIZZERIA:

nacho (top) haymaker (bottom)

CACIA'S BAKERY:

tomato pie & white with tomato & peppers

CHICKIE & PETES

CHICKIE & PETES:

plain

NOMAD

NOMAD:

Margherita Di Bufalo Mozzarella

PIZZA PLACE:

cheeseburger & white spinach

POWELTOWN PIZZA

POWELTOWN PIZZA:

stuffed potato,pulled pork,BBQ chicken

PORTER STREET-plain

SALVATORE'S

SliCE-Americano:
Mozzarella topped with San Marzano tomato sauce &

Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese:
olive oil with mozzarella,onion, goat cheese & bacon

TRIOS

TRIOS:

tomato pie & margherita

WOLF STREET PIZZA

WOLF STREET PIZZA:

white garlic tomato & plain

No, I didn't win any medals but I did get to eat at the Pizza Olympics.

Now this is a event not to be missed. I happened to come across

it on Uwishunu a week before hand and glad I did.

I would have missed a ALL YOU CAN EAT pizza orgy all for $10.

Thats right I said all you can shove in your toothy pie hole.

I underestimated the turn out. I figured we could leisurely

stroll around take our time get great pictures of all the pizza tables.

Shit. I was way wrong. What started as a small gathering when we

arrived, maybe 20 people in front of us. Soon swelled into 1200 or

so ravenous pizza pushing pricks. Not all were pricks, but enough

sure were.

We got into the huge banquet room, and thank you for

holding inside.

Outside was a roasty 100° and the inside was getting warmer as

more pizza seekers filled the hall.

We started to go around clock wise but there was no order to be kept.

People pushing, standing in the way. People it's all you can eat.

It's not like they were only giving away a slice each. So now

we had to really muck our way through the throngs of people to

sample all the pizza as quick as possible.

Most of the pizza tables had made the pies back at the

restaurants and trucked them over. Only Nomad I believe was

making them right out back in their pizza truck.

So eating most pies the temps were luke warm.

I had enjoyed most of them. Some of my favorites

were:

CACIA'S BAKERY, good crust and nice flavors

CHICKIE & PETES, better then I expected, Good sauce

POWELTOWN PIZZA: stuffed potato

SALVATORE'S-good all around

TRIOS: great crust and perfect sauce.

It was such mad house that I forgot to

take a few pictures, Sorry. People were packed together and

pushing. They had a bunch of tables in the center of the hall

and if they had less it would have flowed much better.

We left with distended stomachs, moaning that we
ate to much pizza. But we'll be back next year.

SHANK'S ORIGINAL

2011-07-08T14:09:00.009-04:00

NESTLED IN IT"S WRAPPER BLANKY

CHEESE STEAK with FRIED ONIONS & PROVOLONE

SAME STEAK BUT STRIKING A SEXY SIDE POSE

We were down town area and I was famished.
I always knew about Shank's but it never made
it over for some reason? Now
desperation was setting in.

I was originally heading to John's Roast Pork.

On the way over I had my mind set on John's steak.
What's that? A sign on the front door.
"CLOSED for vacation". Bang ME RAW AND DRY.

Why would they go on vacation on all the days.
Your hours are hard enough to make it down here.
I'm here now. I want meat now. You can't take a vacation.
It was like Clark Griswold arriving at wally world
and seeing the dreaded CLOSED sign.

Now being that Shank's was around the

corner and have normal hours,
I figured I need to shut up my stomach and
just finally try it.

The steak was pipping hot and a decent size.
Not the size of John's but most aren't.

The onions were cooked to perfection
and under a nice blanket of melted provolone.
That was a nice touch.

If only they seasoned the tender tasty meat a tad more.
I like it heavily seasoned.

The soft italian roll was good, fresh as can be.
It was a touch on the pricey side ($8.35ish)
But at least it mad my stomach happy and
it was a nice surprise.
Stop by for a quick change of pace.

UPDATE 7/26/11
Quickie here, I had the Italian chicken
and it was very good. Still the same great roll.
Fresh thinly pounded breaded chicken smothered
with provolone and spinach. For some stupid
reason I realized I didn't take a picture
until I went to make this update. Sorry.
Just imagine what I described and it looks
like that.
I will be back for some more!
(Pictures not to be forgotten)

I AM A WINNER UPDATE! 8/6/11

Chef Luis presenting my winning sandwich (sort of).

Chef Luis holding by soon to be in my belly, Baby.

The Farm Sandwich (vertical)

The Farm Sandwich (horizontally)

It needed two sultry poses.

Yes, you read that right. I am a winner!

I entered Shank's make a creative sandwich

contest several days ago, and I won. But my sandwich

for which I entered was the "Abomination" it consisted of

a burger topped with steak and fried onions, blanketed

under a layer of cheddar,mozzarella,and provolone

and on top of that, if that wasn't enough it had pork roll

and a fried egg with a side of brown gravy. That concoction

won me the contest of a Shank's gift card and my sandwich

made for me as well.

Now I really couldn't wait to see this monstrosity in person

so we heading down to fetch it. After showing the counter girl

who was very nice, but unaware of the contest informed me

that they didn't have burger,porkroll, or brown gravy.

SHIT! Now I was in a pickle. She asked if I wanted a substitution

for the items. I pondered for a short bit and concluded the

only things I could think of for a proper sandwich.

A new creation. The Farm sandwich. I replaced the burger with

a chicken cutlet and the porkroll with bacon. Sadly no sub

for the brown gravy. But I think this would have won any who.

The Awesome and super cool under pressure Chef Luis whipped

up the "Farm" sandwich for me in a jiffy.

He proudly presented it and posed for a picture.

Now to eat this bitch! I sat right outside by the water to

engulf this "farm" meal sandwich. Beef, check. Chicken, check.

egg,check, pork,check, dairy,check check check.

So to recap. A wonderfully soft Italian roll layered with steak and

fried onions, a fried egg, three cheeses, bacon and a chicken cutlet.

Lets begin. The flavors were just spot on, nothing

superseded anything and it all worked together in a

harmonious mouth protein-gasam. I only hope I

will still be able to someday try my winning sandwich,

if not this sure as hell was a great last minute runner up.

Thanks Shank's you ROCK!

http://shanksoriginal.com/index.html

WHOLE FOODS TACO TRUCK

2011-06-18T18:54:00.004-04:00

TACO TRUCK

MENU

TECATE FISH TACO

SPICED CHICKEN TACO

BARBACOA BEEF TACO

ALL 3 SEXY TACO SLUTS NESTLED TOGETHER

Now don't get your panties all wet

thinking these are available at your Whole Foods.

Cause they more than likely are not. Sorry.

But you can get these on the roof, yes the roof of the

Plymouth Meeting PA store. Do you want to go to the the

roof for some tacos? You sure as shit do and like right now!

These morsels of taco bliss are freshly made to order.

Each one was just as fantastic the next.

For each tacos ingredients check the menu above.

I wasn't so sure about getting more than the

3 for $6 at first but soon realized that was a mistake as

me and the misses shared the heavenly tacos of love.

Taco nirvana and you get to eat on a roof.

Come on, hows that not awesome.

Get yourself some roof tacos.

*See my other review for the awesome burgers served

inside.
http://beefandbuns.blogspot.com/2010/01/whole-foods-superstore.html

http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/plymouthmeeting/

NIGHT MARKET

2011-06-18T18:40:00.004-04:00

ROOST TENT

CHICKEN BISCUIT

OPENED UP FOR YOU FOOD PERV'S

We missed the Night Market last year,
but got to go this time around.

It was held at 39th & Market st.
Right around Drexel's campus.

They advertised a larger amount of trucks and
some of them sounded promising.
Well not so much.The trucks we wanted to try had about

40-50 people in each of them.
Plus the temps were right around 100.

Not really in the mood for waiting. The rooster tent had no one waiting.

Should have taken that as a sign. The biscuit was dry and doughy.

Chicken was flavorless and dry as well.

MIDATLANTIC MENU

KRIMPET BREAD PUDDING

No line here, but something told me it might be a good thing.

It was. Although it was served at room temp it still rocked.

Moist and butterscotchy flavors strongly present. The icing just

made it even better. I could only imagine if it was warmed and

served ala mode.

Too bad it was so fucking hot out, maybe we would have

wanted to wait in some lines to try other things.

Maybe next year won't be so bad.

http://www.nightmarketphilly.org/

Joey Mack's Boardwalk Pizza

2011-06-10T20:17:00.001-04:00

The Pizza Man!

Again as we were on our South Philly pizza quest another place

even more unlikely of me EVER stopping by.

But sure enough it came highly recommended.

It doesn't hurt that Joey is part of the family that owns

the Mack's on Wildwood boardwalk, which I find

so perfect. So why not. Outside a tab creepy.

Inside even more off putting, but Joey makes it all better.

At a buck a slice this was just like the boardwalks.

But right here in South Philly. Sauce and cheese were harmoniously

necking on a thin crust perfectly cooked.

What a orgy of pizza goodness in my mouth.

I will be stopping back here

very soon, as should you.

10th St and Oregon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19176

(215) 755-7553

LAZARO'S PIZZA

2011-06-10T19:56:00.002-04:00

PEPPERONI & SAUSAGE

Not in a million years would I ever had thought or

even wanted to stop by this place. Looked run of the mill.

Now I had read about it on another food blogs

and then looked it up on yelp.

Everyone raves about it and we were in a pizza mood.

So off to south Philly we go.

Stepping inside did not impress me, but looking in the case of

all the slices, that did impress.

The pepperoni & sausage was fresh out of the oven and ready for our mouths

so thats what we had.

It was like the pizza gods came down and kicked me in the nuts

and as I was screaming in pain they shoved the most tasty

pizza in my mouth to calm me. It worked. I was shocked.

Lightly sweet fresh sauce, perfectly melted gobs of cheese and

plenty of meats. The slice was fucking huge as well.

For only $3.50 what a deal.

So pissed it's not near my house or my ass would be here daily.

1743 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19146

(215) 545-2775

PAESANO'S

2011-06-09T15:30:00.003-04:00

" PAESANO "

PAESANO-all opened up your your

viewing pleasure

POTATO ARROSTO

FRONT WINDOW

MENU BOARD

CHEF COOKING HIS ASS OFF

I finally was able to make it down to Paesano's.

After a failed attempt this past weekend.

We missed the closing by mere minutes.

For a while now I really wanted to get here
but them being so close to Sketch Burger
I always picked Sketch, but no longer.

We made it.

Me and the wife went inside not knowing what is was like.

HOLY HELL, I WALKED INTO THE CENTER OF THE SUN.

Inside was ungodly hot with lava flowing around your feet.

They only had a fan blowing the convection oven like air about.

Better grab my sweater.

I felt real bad for the dude working the grill.

I was sweating my sack off just watching him cook my food.

Enough about my moist sack.

We ordered the name sake sandwich to share but luckily for me

the wife wasn't hungry. Awesome.

The sandwich was a pure mouth orgasmic flume ride.

Imagine Beef Brisket, Horseradish Mayo, Roasted Tomatoes,

Pepperincino, Sharp Provolone & fucking Fried Egg

all nestled so peacefully on a fresh slightly toasted seeded roll.

Then imagine it all going into your pie-hole.

The Shit was a real dick slapping treat.

I wasn't to sure about the egg but it tied

it all together real nice. The brisket was perfect,
like someones nana slaved all day for your ass
to munch away on some beautifully tender

amazing flavored beef.

It all just worked harmoniously in my mouth and my loins.

All that for only $8. WOW.

We had to try the Potato Arrosto.
It had such a tantalizing description:

"Roasted Potatoes with all the Fat & Flavor we can muster!"
how could I not.Right?
Well these were awesome as well.

Plus they threw on melty cheese on top.
Thats a nice. AH!

Shame I finally made it down here now.
Been missing all this sandwich glory.
Need to make up for all the time lost.

http://www.paesanosphillystyle.com/menu.html

PYT BURGER

2011-05-28T15:47:00.007-04:00

INSIDE BAR AREA

OUTSIDE

FAT BOY MONSTER BURGER

Same burger, but it needs a second sexy shot

PYT had been on my list for a while now.
So since we (Me the wife & dog)
were down at the Piazza at Schmidts I figured
it's about fucking time I try it.
Before I get to the burger, I was grabbing take out at the bar
and a very nice guy sitting there grabbed me a menu.
It some how came about, that I write a food blog and he
mentioned he name was Tom (the owner).
What a really cool guy. Laid back and all the staff seemed
to dig working for him.
I also must mention the staff. Awesome.
The guy at the bar thanks for all the water,
and everyone seemed to "want" to be at work.
Thats how a place should be. Loved that.

Back to the meat of the review. Ha meat.
We ate it right outside so I was able to
dig into it right away. WOW, smack my ass and
call me a fuckbag for not getting here sooner.
The "Perfectly" seared and beautifully seasoned burgers
(two 5oz patties) were outstanding.
The pepper laced bacon cooked to perfection.
Mild slices of cheddar melted just right, all that laying
on a fresh martins potato roll with a dollop of
"special sauce" which was a great touch.

As if it couldn't get any better, a mound of glorious
sweet tender and marvelously battered onion rings
that enhanced the beef even more.

The only quibble I had was that it was
supposed to come with fries, and they must have forgotten.
No biggie. They were busy and they normally
don't do take out on the weekends but made the exception.
Thanks again for letting me get takeout.
Just was looking forward to trying them fries.Next time.
Now if your contemplating on trying it out. Don't!
Get your ass down here STAT and stuff some meat in
your pie hole.You thank me for this, It's
one of the best burgers around.
Thats right, I said it.
Say hi to Tom for me.

http://www.pytphilly.com/

RITTENHOUSE ROW SPRING FESTIVAL 2011

2011-05-26T13:51:00.003-04:00

MORTON'S

SMOKING MEATS

MENU

FILET SANDWICH

Morton's smelled awesome. All those sexy beefs laying there to be eaten. Why wasn't the sandwich flavorful? It was OK but no seasoning and little bit of meat saddened me.

The mustard mayo hardly helped, but the bun was outstanding.

http://www.mortons.com/

WOK

egg roll, crab Rangoon, chicken teriyaki

Wok was a surprise. Everything we got was only a $1 each and it

tasted good. So good, we stopped back on the way out and grabbed some

more. Yep were pigs.

http://dtphotoretouch.com/wok/location.html

THE DANDELION PUB

FISH & CHIPS

I had seen the latest Starr restaurant all over local TV raving about these

fish & chips. Well, I don't see what the boasting is all about. I will say in all

fairness these are made on the street in a make shift kitchen.
So it might be better served in the restaurant.
It wasn't that bad but way over priced for street food at a festival.
Six bucks, come on dude.

http://thedandelionpub.com/

FRANGELLI'S BAKERY

2011-05-26T13:07:00.002-04:00

DONUT ICE CREAM SANDWICH

After seeing and reading about this on another blog (http://www.myinnerfatty.com/),

we had to stop by and try it. He was right. Holy shit in a cup. This was just perfect.

Fresh baked donut and cold vanilla ice cream doing it inside her soft sweet lips.

Awesome. Thats it. Just go get it. Didn't see it any mention of it inside so I just asked.

Bring me back one please.

http://frangelli.com/

WISHING WELL

2011-05-26T12:59:00.002-04:00

CHICKEN & WAFFLES

SHAME BURGER

STRAWBERRY CRISP

Again we got another deal for $35 worth of food, only $12. Sounds good to me.

I have heard of the place but the burger really sounded intriguing.

Hand made burger resting on a Sarcones roll, with american cheese and house made scrapple plus a fried egg on top. Sounds pretty fucking tasty right? Yep it sure was.

The meat was perfect. Cooked medium as I requested and everything

worked in harmony. Flavors were flowing everywhere.

The fries were fresh cut and perfectly cooked. Salted just right.

Really wished I tried the shame challenge. Here is the rules:

2 double SHAME Burgers each with 2 8oz all beef patties, 2 pieces of scrapple, 4 slices of American cheese, 2 fried eggs, 2 orders of hand cut fries & 2 pints of beer!!!! $40.00

Rules

1. MUST be completed within 45 minutes!

2. MUST not leave the table (NO bathroom breaks!)

3. Plates and glasses MUST be wiped clean!

4. MUST stay seated for 5 minutes after the challenge is complete!

5. You may still be chewing at the 45 minute mark but remainder MUST be swallowed within 2 minutes!

If the SHAME Burger from HELL Challenge is completed The Wishing Well WILL PAY FOR YOUR MEAL, give said finisher a $25.00 gift card and a photo on the Wall of SHAME!!!!

I think I could have done it, except I don't drink let alone beer, YUK! If only they would sub beer for soda. Plus the wife shot me a dirty look after I said I think I could do it.

Any way on to my wife's chicken & waffles. She loved it. Ate it all and even let me have a few bites. Awesome it was.

The chicken moist and juicy. The breading was ungodly amazing.

I Never had better any where else.

The waffles weren't to shabby either. Great combo. Wish I ordered as well.

We got the strawberry crisp and it was tasty, but I'm not a strawberry dessert guy.

I love cake, ice cream and chocolate. Still not bad.

You should really stop by here for some unexpectedly awesome grub.

http://www.wishingwellphilly.com/Home_Page.html

FOLLOW UP VISIT 6/25/11

Just a quick mention. We stopped by here again

and re-ate our favorites from our first visit.

My burger was still good, but the fried chicken

was awful. Now I'm not sure how the fuck you

go from being ungodly to shit on a plate

in a 4 week time period.

Some how they managed. I really hope it was

a fluke or some crazy person broke in and tied up

the kitchen staff and decided to make the chicken

and then flee. Just look at the difference. No

seasoning. I mean not like the first picture where you see

it. You not only do not see it. You can't taste any.

It's just not there. It's a sad day in chicken land.

Bow your heads,raise the flags

and morn the once awesome chicken.

Please Wishing Well bring back the awesome chicken.

FAT JACKS BBQ

2011-05-26T12:40:00.003-04:00

CORN BREADS

FRIED CORN on COB

BABY DIARRHEA? NO.

SWEET POTATO SLURRY

MAC & CHEESE

LOADED MASHED POTATOES

CHAR GRILLED CHEESEBURGER

PULLED BBQ CHICKEN

PULLED BBQ PORK

First off the only reason I thought about stopping here is because they were running a promotion for $15 for $30 worth of food.Good deal?

But even better, I had a $10 off that. So I got $30 of food for $5 WOO HOO.

Even as cheap as it was, it didn't make me like it.

The corn bread was not made in house. Mistake. Dry and bland.

No sweetness to it.

I was excited to see fried corn on the cob, but much to my dismay it was nothing special. Don't really know why I though it would be awesome. Maybe they should have a special seasoning after pulling out of the fryer. How about butter and salt even?

The sweet potato (AKA baby poo) was much tastier than it looked, but still lacked

a streusel topping that I desired so badly. That would have put it over the top perhaps.

The mac & cheese. Bland and dry. How hard is it to mess that shit up???

Since we had $30 to spend I came up short and needed another item, so why not try

the loaded mashed. Again, mistake.

They were generic and uneventful. So far nothing worthy Jack's.

Yes I know, a burger at a BBQ joint. I had to. They do grill it, so why not.

I asked first if the were fresh or frozen, and was told frozen. Now I was contemplating.

Alright, you twisted my arm. Not bad. Nothing remotely close to any real burgers but

still descent. It helped it was cooked over a open flame. Unfortunately they cook medium well.

Now on to what should have been great. Coming from a place that is a BBQ joint, right?

Wrong! Wow, the meats were tough and greasy with a slight strange taste.

Didn't like that they dribbled they sauce on, WTF? A tad stingy with the BBQ sauce.

Chicken and pork, swing and a miss.

Even that it only cost me $5 it still seemed like a gip.

http://www.fatjacksbbqhv.webs.com/

ADSUM

2011-04-24T11:21:00.006-04:00

TAKEOUT BAG

ADSUM BURGER

DUCKFAT FRIES

As I go through my "list" of places I need to try or just heard about

Adsum kept popping up. As usual I "need" to try every burger of importance

in the city . I call ahead for pick up of the Adsum burger.

It sounds good:

Ten ounces of beefy goodness seared on the griddle.

Capped with some cheddar, a pancetta onion fondue.
Placed lovingly on a wonderful challah bun from Wild Flour Bakery.

Sounds great right? Well sure as shit it is.

Meaty taste, well seasoned and all on a awesome bun. Near the

end though the bun did start to disintegrate, but that's OK.

Even the bright red sweet tomato was awesome,

sprinkled with salt. Perfect.

This burger is in the upper echelons of bonertastic burgers.

Plus it came with duck fat cooked fries that were very tasty.

Loved the mustard that accompanied it.

I think everyone who loves burgers needs to AD-SUM to their diet now!

And if you don't, you better start.

What a bargain, all that for $12.

Hear that burger rapist (you know, rhymes with " Pillage Phiskey")

here's how you don't rape someone for a awesome burger.

http://www.adsumrestaurant.com/

OLD ORIGINAL NICK'S ROAST BEEF

2011-04-24T10:52:00.008-04:00

GRAVY FRIES

JUST ANOTHER SEXY VIEW

ROAST BEEF with CHEESE

ROAST BEEF (OPENED UP)

Off the bat this place is a local landmark dive joint.

But what FUCKING unreal roast beef they have.

The smell as you enter is a tip off of how things are

going to be. I would wear that scent as a body spray if I could.

We grabbed food to go, would not eat in here. We were parked

right outside as to ingest it right away.

The roast beef sandwich carved right off the whole roast to order placed

on a fresh kaiser roll with a thick slice of provolone cheese swimming

in the beefy goodness, was awesome. Lucky for me my wife hates

wet bread so she only had two bites and the rest was all mine (sinister laugh).

The gravy fries. Or should I say roast beef fries.

These orgasmic little buggers are unreal.

Now without the beef on top, regular fries. Ho hum.

But since there IS beef and gravy on board for this adventure

it transmorphs into a fucktastic mouth orgy of galactic proportions.

Freshly chopped beef strewn across the fresh potatoes and

heavenly beefy gravy goodness.WOW.

These are something not to be shared (unless you are with your wife).

I recommend two orders to be on the safe side.

If you love beef, gravy,fries and why wouldn't you, your on my blog,

these are a MUST eat. Like right now. Stop what ever you doing and obtain

these straight away. Go on. Stop staring at the pictures and go.

I don't care if they are a bit on the fattening side. Walk there now!

http://www.nicksroastbeef.com/index.php

SPTR (south philly tap room)

2011-04-14T09:18:00.006-04:00

DINING AREA

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN WINGS

WITH COLLARD GREENS

3 CHEESE GRILLED CHEESE with

TOMATO LAGER SOUP & FRIED POTATOES

GRASS FED BACON CHEDDAR BURGER

with FRIED POTATOES & PICKLED VEGGIES

FRIED PB&J

It's our anniversary and were down town around lunch time.

I have always known of SPTR but never had the strong desire to

head over here, I'm not a drinker and I don't like bars.

BUT I kept hearing how good the burgers and house made

ketchup are, plus I found a $25 restaurant.com certificate for $2,

so I figured what the hell. We parked on a residential street and

spotted it there amongst the houses. Looks very unpromising.

My wife is not impressed and I can see she is looking to high tail it out

of here. Lets go see what the hub bub is all about. We go

in and it's doesn't get better, just a local corner bar. Shit, hope I'm

right about this..... Just us and one other person drinking at the bar.

We order the wings and quickly out they came. Looks very good,

I see my wife likes them. I grab one and sure as shit these little fried

peckers are very good, crunchy breading and hot as hell.

Burnt my mouth a bit but we ate them all, quickly.

I never had collard greens, I liked them and thought it made

a good accompaniment to the little fried wings.
Cluck cluck, color me impressed.

Off to a good start. My wife gets the gooey 3 cheese grilled cheese and

tomato soup, she LOVED it. I had a few bites and it was unreal, so cheesy and

perfectly melted. Soup had great flavor as well.

My burger AHHHHH yes. Perched so perfectly on top a nice soft but stable

bun. Burger cooked a perfect medium and the Bacon's subtle smoky

flavor. WOW I loved the shit out of it.

Wished it was a tad bigger.

It came with ale mustard on it, but should had

asked for it on the side, my fault.

It was tasty though.

The fried potatoes dipped in the house made ketchup were blissful.

Perfectly crisp and tender inside with the mellow ketchup, so good.

I finished my wife's since she couldn't polish hers all off.

Even the pickled veggies were homemade and most tasty.

For dessert we tried the fried peanut butter & jelly and it was good.

Breaded, fried and sweet that's a good ending to a bonerific meal.

The wife said she would love to come back

and so would I.

http://www.southphiladelphiataproom.com/menu.html

MS TOOTSIE'S

2011-04-10T16:59:00.005-04:00

MENU

CORN BREAD

CHICKEN SLIDERS

CHICKEN TENDERS & FRIES

FRIED CHICKEN,CARAMELIZED CANDIED YAMS,

MAC & CHEESE

CHOCOLATE CAKE

CARROT CAKE

My wife had told me about Ms.Tootsies a while back.

Her co-workers rave about the chicken here.

I looked into the menu back then and we thought it was

way over priced for what it is. Fast forward a year later...My wife finds a

$40 worth of food for $20 on living social. Being that it's

half off, it seemed more reasonable.

The only time they open early is Sunday, so we head

down for lunch. We get there right at noon and there is

only one other table of people. That's good,cause I hate noisy and busy.

We wanted to try several things so I had two appetizers as

my entrée. The server brought out two corn bread muffins very quickly.

Hot and fresh and inside very moist and slightly sweet. Nice little dab of

butter and everything was off to a good start.

So I have a chance to glance around.

The place could use a major cleaning. Not a good thing
in a pricier place.

Plus it had a odor of booze and desperation. AH HA, At night

it's more of a bar scene. That explains the "scent" but not the clean part.

Still waiting for the food..... A few others make it in, but still not busy yet.

The waitress was nice but we were getting tired of waiting and finally she

comes over with the food.

She mentioned that someone had to run and get rolls for the sliders.

What place opens for service and doesn't have such basics,
Like rolls?

The rolls "looked" good, but as I grabbed one that all changed.

Cold and slightly stale they were. We ate the chicken off the buns and

they were better. A bit on the dry side, but most flavorful.

Weird thing the one sandwich that was missing the top of the

bun was served to me that way. Not sure how it was forgotten

but it was.

The chicken tenders were very similar in taste but slightly less dry.

Served with seasoned fries, which were better than expected.

Tried some of the hot sauce on the chicken and it was good.

My wife's chicken was very good, great seasoning on the crunchy breading.

Had a few bites, and wished they used that breading on the other two chicken dishes.

The mac & cheese was very good. Tender pasta and just the right amount of

burnt on the cheese. Seasoned perfectly as well.

Candied yams were soft and divine. Not overly sweet but just right.

To end it all, we got the chocolate cake and carrot cake.

They were your typical frozen, food supplier cakes.

Nothing to kill someone over the last bite for.

At this point the place was swarming with just out of the church

folks. I had asked for the check when the desserts were dropped off.

20 minutes later I was informed that the manager just showed to take off

the discount. WHAT THE FUCK. No one in there could have done it.

I had to sit there until he gets his ass to the restaurant and then I could pay.

Fuck that , and suck my

chicken bone. One and done. Never again.

http://www.kevenparker.net/

BIG AL'S ITALIANO

2011-04-10T15:49:00.004-04:00

MENU

PEPPERONI STEAK STROMBOLI

CUT VIEW

OLD FASHIONED TOMATO PIE

CHEESESTEAK with FRIED ONIONS

A friend mentioned this place to me on Friday and

I was hankering for Stromboli anyway, so I had

to try the place he was raving about. I had my doubts,

especially when I grabbed the box and it seemed lighter

than I hoped for. Looking at it, seemed like it

should have been heftier. So I race it home which is

thankfully 3 minutes from our house. Cut into the cheesy bitch

and the scents waft up towards my nose. MMMMM.

So far good. The crust looks great but lacked the visual tastiness

it seemed it should have been. The filling was very good. Hot and

cheesy. Steak cooked well. BUT I hate when the ends of the Stromboli

are empty. Come on, this thing should have been packed to the gills.

I understand that there is some space that doesn't get packed but

3 inches on BOTH ends empty? I would like to try some

other things here soon and I hope they are as tasty.

UPDATE 4/22/11

Stopped by again to try the old fashion pie. It had a good sweet tangy sauce

layered over fresh sliced provolone. I liked it but the crust could have been

a bit better. The cheese steak was good with nice sweet fried onions.

It was listed on the menu as 10oz. but I think it was a little light there.

8212 Roosevelt Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 338-2020

HINGE CAFE

2011-03-27T13:32:00.003-04:00

Eggs, potatoes, rye toast

Bananas Foster French Toast

Happen to hear about Hinge Cafe from a good friend.

They are located in Port Richmond,

So me and Tony grabbed a early weekday breakfast

didn't want to wait in the weekend crowds.

He told me about the Banana foster french toast. Sounded great

but had to taste for myself. Holy shit, he was right.

Very good fresh baked bread covered generously

with fresh bananas in a foster sauce that was heavenly.

They give you a lot and I had the short stack. WOW

This is a must get. The eggs and potatoes round out

all the sweetness and was a good accompaniment.

Great little place in a quite neighborhood.

Stop by for a awesome meal!

Now I need to try dinner.

http://www.hingecafe.com/

PAMCAKES

2011-03-27T13:20:00.005-04:00

Monkey Business
Banana Chocolate Chip Cake,
Honey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

So another cupcake shop opens downtown,
Surprise. Being I love sweets and the
wife is a cupcake slut how can we not try it.

It was WAY out of our way but it was tasty.
A bit small for the $2.50 cost of a "cupcake",
enough already cupcake joints.
I know you have to make money but a small cake
at a exorbitant price has to stop.
These little tasty whores only cost like a quarter
to make plus if they were priced accordantly
maybe people would buy MORE!
Or how about make the things larger so I don't feel
like I got raped by rainbow bright.

http://pamcakes.net/index.htm

SALVITO'S PIZZA

2011-03-27T13:09:00.004-04:00

Plain Pie

I had heard from a cop friend of how

good the pizza is here. The place has been around a while

and had good reviews. So we "needed" pizza

at work and it was close so we figured why not.

Sorry but I don' get it. Plain, run of the mill ordinary

pie. Not bad but certainly nothing special.

Special sauce. No. Boring Crust YES.

Sorry nothing to see here....move along

9045 Ashton Rd

Phila, PA 19136

(215) 676-7070

MEATHEADS DELI

2011-02-21T09:55:00.005-05:00

CHEESEBURGER

I work right near Meatheads Deli and when talking

to Vince (one of the owners) he informed me they now have hand formed

burgers. Now this interests me. Being I love

burgers and I can't resist trying a new one, I told

him to bring it on. I was really not expecting much

but I was happily wrong. The seasoned burger cooked medium

and loosely hand formed was spot on.

The cheese melted just right and nestled on a

lovely soft kaiser roll. Pickles and onions

finish my burger just right. Very tasty and a

awesome surprise. Thanks guys!

Also the hoagies here are large and quit good.

3362 Grant Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19114 (215) 677-3560
Open Mon-Sat 8am-6pm / Sun 9am-3pm

READING TERMINAL MARKET

2011-01-16T10:06:00.004-05:00

Beiler's Bakery

Red Velvet Cake

A huge piece of cake for $2.00 more than enough for 3 people.

It was tasty but slightly dry. Very sweet creamy icing. We

have had many other things here (sorry no pictures)

and never had anything crappy.

If your in the terminal and wanting something

sweet stop on by.

http://www.readingterminalmarket.org/merchants/view/2

FLYING MONKEY CAFE

Chocolate peanut butter brownie

Caramel Apple cupcake

I heard that the Flying monkey had changed owners.

The last ones were serving awful pastries,

So we wanted to try it again.

The brownie was good, albeit a bit dry.

But the cupcake icing was dreadful. A horrible

whipped like topping that tasted like eating sweet lard.

Almost the consistency of wall Spackle.

I knew it wouldn't be anything close to

Philly cupcake but at least something tasty?

http://www.flyingmonkeyphilly.com/

DAVIO'S

2011-01-03T09:02:00.004-05:00

The Dining Room

Bread Basket

Whiskey Sour,Water, Diet Coke

Assortment of Spring rolls

12oz. Fillet Mignon

Custom Made Seafood Bounty

and kobe Meatball

Bottom Left-spinach

Right-Gorgonzola Potatoes

Center-Asparagus

Top-Onion strings

Dessert Tray

Molten Chocolate cake with ice cream

As our yearly Christmas party from work, we

found ourselves at Davio's in Center city.

Located in a apartment building, the

interior dining room was very opulent.

As usual we have to order a "special not

on the menu" seafood appetizer.

Being the most excellent wait staff, they

happy obliged. They brought us out the

most perfectly balanced seafood tray ever.

There were five of us so the tray was quit hefty.

It included five perfectly cooked and

meaty lobster tails. With in the boarders

of the circle of lobsters was a hulking mound of

incredible buttery crab claw meat.

The outskirts of the platter

many Godzilla sized shrimps grilled to peakness awaited.

But the gold metal winner in all of this was

the humongous diver scallops. WOW. Good thing they

had so many, there might have been a knife fight for them.

The Kobe meatballs were very good.
But the gravy was even better.
All of the spring rolls were good, but lost
to that untouchable seafood feast.

The Fillet was cooked to perfection, a pink Medium.

With a nice char on the outside.

All of the sides were excellent except for the plain as can

be asparagus spears. Love the spinach and onion strings.

The desserts didn't look that appealing on the tray but

after plated and presented it was much different.

The cake cooked to a perfect warmness and the

chocolate liquefied insides just oozed out as soon

as I cut into it. Bliss.

Still can not commend how attentive the

wait staff is here. True professionals.

Bravo to you.

http://www.davios.com/

BOBBY RAY'S

2010-12-05T15:44:00.003-05:00

MILD WINGS

BRAGO BURGER

Heard from a friend about Bobby Ray's in

Pennsauken NJ. A big bar with

supposedly good wings & burgers.

So we stop by for some take out, to see if what

I was told was true. We ordered the wings mild and

extra crispy. Crispy,yes extra crispy no.

Tasty, Oh yea. Good sauce and very meaty wings.

served with a few sprigs of celery &

a tasty chunky blue cheese.

Good so far. Next the Brago burger.

I ordered the 8oz. burger medium, but it was

cooked med-well. Not a biggie. The toppings

were interesting. Pork roll,scrapple,& Munster cheese

with a secret Brago sauce. Which was a lot like a mustard.

The roll very fresh and over all mighty tasty.

I usually like only pickle and cheese but since

it sounded totally unique I figured lets venture.

The fries were a nice touch out of the norm.

Crispy and battered, a good combo.

If your near by, stop in for some good vittles.

http://www.braysplace.com/

GINO'S

2010-10-30T18:23:00.003-04:00

The front

Chicken Finger dinner

Gino's Giant

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Well it's BACK! 28 years since the last one

closed. It just opened this past Monday across the street

from King of Prussia mall. Well I had to get here ASAP.

The last time I had Gino's I was about 7 or 8.

So me and the wife head up there this morning for

a early lunch, she's never been here or even heard of it

being 10 years younger than me. The food as I really

don't remember sounds pretty good for a fast casual.

The decor is very nice, it must have been a vacant fast food

joint before they rehabbed it.

The chicken was surprisingly tasty, fresh cooked and

great batter. The fries were not bad, but nothing

to crow about. The Gino giant (NOT big at all.) was

a fresh ground cooked to order double cheese burger

with special sauce and lettuce. Tasty for fast food.

I really can't compare to earlier years for I have no

friggin clue what it tasted like back then.

I liked it for what is represents but so out of

the way for me. If your near by it's a must try

even for nostalgic reasons.

Glad to see a come back.

http://www.ginosgiant.com/

GRACE TAVERN

2010-08-14T08:34:00.003-04:00

Blackened Green beans

"Kelly Burger"

Sharp cheddar & Bacon

with fries.

We went out of our way as we had to go to Ikea, so we

decided to stop here.

I had heard many things about the burger, so of course

I had to try it. I called for take out, I hate to eat in a beer

soaked bar. It was ready shortly after we got there.

It was well seasoned and good tasting,

but I don't see the fuss about it.

Cooked slightly over what I asked for, Medium.

The roll was good, but the ratio to beef was off.

Would I go here again, No.

The fries were good, but a little over seasoned.

The green beans were interesting but nothing

extraordinary.

http://www.gracetavern.com/

MOJO'S PIZZA

2010-07-27T18:14:00.004-04:00

MENU COVER

ROAST BEEF PIZZA (small)

Jumbo slice

So we get this menu in the mail at work, and

as we were looking through it something interesting

caught our eyes. Roast beef pizza.

That sounds different. Roast beef. Yum,

fried onions, of course. Brown gravy, you

betcha ya. American & mozzarella cheeses, shit yes.

So being we work in a nutrition store, for science sakes

we order it. Smack my ass and call me shocked.

This was extraordinary. The flavors so perfectly

melded. The cheeses browned just right.

The onions and the gravy just make this pizza PERFECT.

Plus, yes there is a PLUS, the crust is not a ordinary crust.

It has garlic and seasonings baked into it,

just more to love about this.

I would never had thought that a "specialty" pizza

like this could take the top seat of all pizza. But it did.

The regular JUMBO slice was OK, no where near as

divine as the roast beef, but GINORMOUS.

Now to try the other ones...

8107 Frankford ave

Phila PA

215 333-3535

CALL NOW

PHILLY CUPCAKE

2010-07-17T17:44:00.005-04:00

Coconut cream cupcake (inside it's transport tube)

freed from it's confines

after it's been bit for all to see it's glorious innards.

The Massacre (before it's unleashed)

The unveiling. AHHHHH

Banana Nilla

Carrot Cake

Sweet Potato Pecan

Twix Dream

Philly cupcake is a MUST for any one who thinks about cupcakes, knows

how to spell them, dreams of them, or knows anyone who adores them.

We were driving by Philly cupcake, located at 12th & Chestnut st.

My wife who is a cupcake slut, mentioned it. Why not, I like cupcakes.

We always liked Brown Betty, but these were even more magical.

We tried the Massacre, which had a unbelievable moist chocolate

cake topped with a butter cream peanut butter icing and laced

with Reese Cups. The icing on this is something unworldly.

The only bad thing is it was too small, and a bit on the pricey side ($4).

We also shared the Coconut cupcake. It was smothered in a coconut

butter cream icing that brings a tear to your eye.

On top it had a snowfall of toasted coconut flakes.

And as the topper a white chocolate decor.

Also $4.

The only regret was we didn't get any more. Tons of

interesting flavors to keep us coming back for

more mouth-gasams.

Friggin Awesome!
all the new additions are just as good.

http://www.phillycupcake.com/

WILDWOOD NJ BOARDWALK

2010-07-04T18:26:00.004-04:00

Polish Ice (cherry water ice & vanilla custard)

Curley's Fries

Fries & Lemonade

Mac's Pizza inside

Mac's Pizza Slices

Sam's Pizza (outside)

Sam's pizza slice

Maui's dog house

Soprano Dog & salty balls

We headed down the shore for fathers day for some grub along the boardwalk.

Since we had not been in to Wildwood, in like forever, we wanted

to see if the food had gotten better.

The polish ice was a nice refreshing treat, mixed with custard it hit the spot.

Sam's Pizza, had been "the" pizza spot forever, but I don't get it. Nothing

special at all, a small uneventful slice of pizza, BLAH!

Now Mac's was always me favorite. I had hoped nothing had happened

to the memory I had of it. As I was quickly handed our slices it had all the same look.

Anticipating the first bite with such joy, I flashed back to a better taste many years before.

Not bad , but not like I remember. Oh well. Still greasy though, just how I like it.

Certainly Curley's fries had to be the same right? Mostly.

Not enough salt right out of the fryer but maybe it wasn't the right person

making it. But the prices has certainly caught up to the times.

Holy shit $8.50 for some potatoes and a weakly flavored lemonade, OUCH.

You have become the potato rapist. Here is my money, don't hurt us, to much.

Last stop on our way home, we spotted the Maui dog joint.

I just had seen it on Food Network like days before and had to stop.

On the show the owner was so friendly to the host. What the fuck happened

since than? He was the biggest prick. We place our order, I say thank you,

HIM: NOTHING. he calls us for the drinks by waving his hand at me ( we were

10 feet away) like it was a hassle. ME: thank you, HIM: NOTHING.

We wait, as I watch others getting the dickhead treatment as well, thats a relief.

I thought it might just be me. Another wave to come fetch our food now

like he is the king and he is calling his jester. ME: thank you!!!!

HIM: NOTHING, WTF???? Could you be more friendly, asshole.

The Soprano dog had Baby Spinach sautéed with garlic and

white wine topped with x-tra sharp provolone. It was tasty, but I hated that we give the hotdog douche our money.

We also had the "salty balls", fucking overly salty steamed potatoes.

WOW your a culinary wizard. Way too salty and WAY over priced for 4 spuds.

It did come with melted butter,
so maybe he thought it was lobster. Dick.

I would stay clear of this place, just for the fact that he doesn't

appreciate his customers.

FROG BURGER

2010-07-04T16:38:00.004-04:00

Outside in front of the Franklin Institute

Close up of cooking area

Grilled Sweet Corn on the Cob with chili lime butter

Cheddar burger & Pickles

We were hanging around center city and I remembering hearing about this place

in front of the Franklin Institute, Frog Burger.

Being the 4th of July, how could I NOT have a burger? Right?

Weird spot for a burger place, in front of a museum, and

all outdoors no less. I had the cheddar burger cooked medium. No options

were given to me, but it came with lettuce & tomato, very fresh.
There was a topping station off to the side.

It was served on a Martins potato bun,

which is good, but I love a specialty bun instead.

Now the burger was very tasty, but not very large, as I like my burgers.

Cooked to perfection but lacking a tad little seasoning.

Great melt on the cheddar as well. It was cooked on a open grill as

was the corn which was very good and different. The price is a bit on

the steep side for the size, but it made up for in quality.

Not the most friendly people, asked for tap water and was denied?

Even after it was listed for free on their menu, What the fuck!

Would I go back, NO. Same answer I got when I asked for water, a-holes.

222 N 20th St At The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia PA19103

(215) 448-1100

JAKE'S WAYBACK BURGERS

2010-07-03T14:30:00.012-04:00

Big Jake Cheeseburger & Fries

Garden Salad with grilled chicken

Me and the wife have ridden by this new burger chain ( Willow Grove PA,

by the turnpike entrance on Easton Rd.)

a few times and didn't know it was even a chain. Apparently it has

17 locations on the east coast. I happen to read about it on another

burger blog, yes I'm a loser. It looked good on the blog and it spoke

well of the burgers so I figured why not.

I wish I had not read the blog. The burgers were just OK, smashed cooked

and not juicy at all. The bun was a generic grocery store bun. The toppings

were fresh and cooked to order but that still doesn't warrant a good burger.

The Big Jake came with three 3oz patties and cheese, with choice

of toppings, I got lettuce,tomato,pickles,cheese,jalapeños.

The fries were WORST than school cafeteria fries. Shitty all around.

My wifes salad was fresh and she though it was just OK.

In hind sight wish I kept driving by......

UPDATE 8/5/11

Fresh Fried Chips

Texas Jake Burger

Coconut Cream Milkshake

Yes I know in my last post I said I wish I kept driving, but something
happened. I got a groupon for $14 of food for $7, so I figured it's time
to give it another try. Well shit I am glad we did. The burger this time
was leaps & bounds better tasting than last time. The bun was
superb, soft but holding it together nicely. The meat had a better
flavor and paired with the jack cheese and chipotle dressing
it came together perfectly. Cooked medium well, it still
retained maximum juiciness.
The fresh cooked chip were nice, considering how shitty the
fries were here last time. I should have asked for them freshly
fried and salted. Really shouldn't have to ask for that.
The shake was lacking. Good flavor right
at first, but not thick or ice creamy enough.
Plus the tin was like half full for a large shake, WTF?
The flavor did get old quick.
We felt like we were drinking sun tan lotion near the end of it.
My only regret was not getting more of the coupons.

What a difference a year made.

http://www.jakeshamburgers.com/

DISNEY WORLD ( 5 YEARS OF REVIEWS)

2010-05-22T22:16:00.005-04:00

Now I have been to Disney World 17 times.

My weird hobby, of food picture taking started originally at Disney World.

So what better place to see those earlier beginnings of my food porn pictorials.

Each year is a week long picture laden smörgåsbord of glorious food. Enjoy.

2005:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=926961

2006:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1221382

2007:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1582201

2008:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1955346

2010:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2618408

BONEFISH GRILL

2010-05-14T19:45:00.006-04:00

CAJUN CHICKEN EGGROLL

BANG BANG SHRIMP

CORN CHOWDER WITH LUMP CRAB

CAESAR SALAD

SHRIMP & SEA SCALLOPS

WITH MASHED POTATOES

AMERICAN KOBE BURGER

OK,all the years passing this place I could never bring myself to try it.

Outback steak house owns this chain and it just never appealed to me.

We stopped by the one in Willow Grove on Easton Road.

It was our wedding anniversary and the wife wanted to go there, so who am I to disagree.

I recently seen they had a American Kobe burger so

I knew what I was getting before I arrived.

We started with the chicken egg rolls,

they were good tasting but nothing worth getting again.

My buddy "Stan" had mentioned to me the day before about the bang bang shrimp.

We had to try it as well, I didn't want to let Stan down. Even though the shrimp

App sounded like some weird freaky porn flick we got it.

Well holy crap in a nap sack was it ridiculously tasty.

There was a shrimp gang bang in my mouth and I could not stop glory holing these

tasty cockroaches of the sea. Thanks Stan!

My wife had the soup and she loved it. I tried a sip and it was MMM MMM good,as

the creepy campbells kids would say. I had the Caesar salad and it also was good.

My lovely wife had the shrimp & sea scallops,
once again she "LOVED IT" out of her mouth.

For scientific reasons I tried a bite and the scallops were rocking, great smoky grilled taste.

Now the main event me VS. the kobe burger. I didn't have high hopes, but sure as shit was I shocked. Perfectly cooked and very juicy. Well seasoned and the bun held together nicely.

All the accoutrement's were fresh as well.

Not a big burger but what lacked in size made up for in flavor. Could not believe this came

from a chain seafood joint???

I will be back for more of the orgasmic shrimp & burger.

http://www.bonefishgrill.com/

FOLLOW UP VISIT 4/13/11

BANG BANG SHRIMP

FISH & CHIPS

KOBE BURGER

Just ate here again on our anniversary, again.

The shrimp and burger were still very good,

but my wife's fish & chips not so good. The batter was to heavy and

greasy plus the fries were worse than burger king. BLAH!

We won't be back here next anniversary, swear.

BURGER BAR

2010-05-08T19:04:00.013-04:00

MENU

SEATING

BAR

CHALK BOARD

WINGS

GARLIC PARMIGIANA FRIES

LOW CARB CHEESE BURGER

5 NAPKIN BURGER

(double beef,double cheese,bacon,and egg)

We drove by Gallo's seafood ( Roosevelt blvd & Solly NE Philly) on our way home

and noticed a nice big catchy sign out front.

BURGER BAR NOW OPEN.

The Burger bar is attached to Gallo's seafood and it's around back on the side.

We were hungry and I adore burgers like I adore air.

So I figured Gallo's has been there, forever, lets give it a shot.

Though I didn't have much hope since it's part of a seafood

restaurant. Well I'm amazingly glad we stopped by.

The decor is very nice. Modern and something never expected, let alone

in the North East. In Center City or Old city yes. Not up here, so near

to our house. All ready I was excited and didn't even taste anything yet.

The place was empty, ( It just opened a few days ago) but we were greeted

warmly and seated right away. The decor really blew me away.

We quickly decided on our food. We started with the buffalo wings.

They were exccccellent ( as Mr.Burns would say) Perfectly crispy and well

coated with a zippy sauce. Very good blue cheese as well. Chunky.

The burgers shortly arrived after scarfing the wings down.

My wife had the low carb burger wrapped in bib lettuce.

She loved it.

I had the 5 napkin burger which sat on a house baked brioche bun.

WOW it was perfect. Plus bun to meat ratio was spot on.

Now the main event, the meat. Again it is house ground sirloin and

loosely packed cooked over cast open flame grill. Juicy, perfectly seasoned.

The burger was pure perfection. Nothing to nit pick over. The bacon crispy and

lots of it. Winner. Cheese gooey and over flowing. The egg I ate separately, not to mask the flavors with the sunny side egg. Even that was great.

This burger ranks as my All time favorite.
Did I mention how F**KING AWESOME it was.

The garlic Parm fries were tasty, but would have liked a bit more garlic
and some grease ( I like fries a tad greasy). Next time
I will try the onion rings and maybe one of those tasty sounding shakes.

I did speak with the owner on the way out and he was a burger connoisseur as well.

Not someone just slapping open a burger spot. He researched and did his homework.

Keeping everything in house and doing it right. Thank you so much. Great guy.

I would love for this place to have a "challenge" burger. If so sign me up.
Also possibly add burger patties as a option.

I most definitely will be back, and often.

Don't move from the area EVER!

Here is the Gallo's site. Hopefully They will have one of their own soon?

http://www.gallos-seafood.com/

UPDATE VISIT (5/11/10)

ONION RINGS

FRIED PICKLES

DOUBLE CHEDDAR BURGER

FRIED ONIONS & PICKLES

LO CARB DOUBLE BURGER

So today is my wife's 30th birthday and I asked where she wanted to go.

She said "burger bar" like I had something to do with it.

I only been raving about it since like two days ago.

So who am I to argue with the birthday girl, right?

We get there right at opening and seated right away.

I want to try something different, so we get the onion rings.

They gave us a TON. Very well seasoned batter and it held well to the onion.

The ranch/old bay sauce was a perfect accompaniment.

The owner was there,and we were talking again (great guy)

and I mentioned the onion ring batter reminded me of fried pickles.

One thing led to another and abracadabra he had them make me fried pickles.

How friggin awesome of a guy is that! They were outstanding, and I'm not

saying that because he made them for me. I LOVE pickles and these were

ridiculous good. Just ask for them they will make it he told me (tell them I sent you).

Tonight I got the double cheddar burger, and again it left me breathless with it's

heavenly, juicy, perfectly seasoned taste.

In case you can't see this, I'm giving it a standing ovation. Bravo!

My wifes burger was just as good as the other day.

I will be back, of course.Maybe I need to work there for burgers, this

is gonna get out of control.

Thanks Fran!

ANOTHER UPDATE:

MONKEY BUSINESS SHAKE
(chocolate ice cream,peanut butter,and bananas)

SALT & PEPPER WAFFLE FRIES

CRAB BITES

PECAN BROWNIE ICE CREAM SANDWICH

Yes I know another update, but me and my coworker friend stopped

by. I had been telling him about it all week and figured lets go. There was

a few things I hadn't tried. The first shake that was brought to me was watery.

The waitress asked how it was so I told her.

She pleaded with me to bring out another.

All right, glad she did. It was MUCH better.

Good peanut butter flavor and very thick.

The crab bite are small crab cakes, but very good. Since it came right from the Gallo's seafood kitchen, which has been there for ever, they got this down pat.

The sauce was a great accompaniment.

The waffle fries were cooked perfectly and the chipotle ketchup was a good dip.

We both had burgers, of course.

But I didn't need to put up any more pictures of that.

Still awesome as usual.

The brownie was made in house and very moist with a nice firm top.

sandwiched between vanilla ice cream. A great finish.